Lead IC Applications Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Hands-on efficient evaluation of prototype silicon, including electro-optical measurements.
• Laboratory Automation and control of RF/mmwave wafer prober and measurement equipment.
• Develop product collateral such as datasheets, evaluation boards & evaluation software.
• Provide technical support (pre- and post-sale) to internal and external customers.
• Contribute to new product definitions in collaboration with other disciplines, internal and external customers.

• Collaborate with corporate cross-functional teams on advanced developments.

Education & Experience

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering + 10 years of experience, or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering + 7 years of experience, or PhD in Electrical Engineering + 5 years of experience.
• Experience with wafer probing of RFIC’s > 20GHz.
• Experience with measurement automation in python, C or similar.
• Experience with creation of IC product collateral (datasheets, evaluation boards, etc.).
• Familiar with RF board level design & layout practices.
• Experience with technical customer support.

Skills

• Ability to perform hands-on RFIC (20GHz+) measurements of CMOS and SiGe BICMOS RF/mmW amplifiers.
• Excellent understanding of S-parameters, transmission lines, linearity measurements and wafer RF probing.
• Lab equipment such as VNAs, PNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, AWGs, DCAs and other test equipment used in the validation of high-speed ICs.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python
• General understanding of wired and optical communication systems & signal processing is preferred (FFE equalizers, communication channel SNR analysis, PAM4, QPSK, 16QAM)
• Basic understanding of optical devices (lasers, Mach-Zehnder modulators, EMLs, silicon photonics) is desirable.
• Optical Coherent system knowledge is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of microcontroller, DSP, and/or FPGA programming is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills and strong independence.
• Self-motivated with innovative thinking.

Working Conditions

• 40-hour work week, on-site engineering lab. Hybrid schedule is available depending on work activities
• Some work will be performed in IC characterization lab
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, carrying out multiple projects at a time.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
• Use of hands and fingers for manipulating measurement probes, typing, writing, and handling documents.
• Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings or interact with colleagues.

Safety Requirements

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

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

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

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

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

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.