Sr. Hardware Engineer – Temporary Position at Coherent Corp. in Sunnyvale, California

Job Description:

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• The candidate is responsible to implement, characterize, and execute electronics hardware improvements involving precision analog and high-speed digital design activities in support of the Optical Communication Group's product.
• We expect the candidate to have a design background in mixed-signal circuit design. The chosen individual will design board level opto-electronic circuits addressing high speed OE (opto-electronic) conversion and well as low noise signal detection. Work will be focused on OTDR (optical time domain reflectometer) and OPS (optical protection switch) circuit designs and improvements.

Product Architecture & Physical Partitioning - 20%

• Learn understand and document the electronic requirements of the optical design as applicable.
• Design suitable circuitry with precision analog electronics, high speed signal converters and the FPGA interface. Identify elements of improvements in optical performance by leveraging electronics and algorithms
• Assist in deriving the PCBA and electronic component specifications for the electronic sub-system.
• In collaboration with the system architect specify FPGA code for signal processing, computational, and interface elements.

• Design suitable circuitry with precision analog electronics, high speed signal converters and the FPGA interface.
• Assist in resolving firmware issues in existing products. Work with engineers located overseas to create schematic entry, and bill of material generation.
• Guide the layout for complex mixed-signal circuit boards, and successfully implement prototype and final hardware release with compliance to specification and schedule.
• Assist in resolving firmware issues in existing products.

• Perform Electronics Design Verification Testing and ensure specification compliance under normal conditions at design corners.
• Numerical analysis of the test data for compliance with specifications (Excel, Python, or MATLAB)
• Assist in porting firmware and FPGA code.

• MS in Electrical Engineering or Physics. Advanced educational qualifications will be a plus. Candidates having suitable professional experience with a BS degree will be considered.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in mixed signal circuit design, bring-up, and debug.

• Skilled in the design of optical receivers and transmitters for low to medium speed applications
• Experience in low noise optical circuit design and analog to digital conversion (with FPGA and/or MCU interface)
• Skilled in the use of circuit modelling such as SPICE, ADS, and MATLAB.
• Ability to work highly independently with minimal guidance from supervisor on specific tasks.
• Familiarity with FPGA or CPLD is a plus
• Ability to work efficient in a high pressure fast turnaround program

• Able to support a flexible work schedule due to collaboration with multiple worldwide facilities.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corporate EHS standards.

Quality & Environmental Responsibilities

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent:

Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com .Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.The candidate is responsible to implement, characterize, and execute electronics hardware improvements involving precision analog and high-speed digital design activities in support of the Optical Communication Group's product. We expect the candidate to have a design background in mixed-signal circuit design. The chosen individual will design board level opto-electronic circuits addressing high speed OE (opto-electronic) conversion and well as low noise signal detection. Work will be focused on OTDR (optical time domain reflectometer) and OPS (optical protection switch) circuit designs and improvements.