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Senior Silicon Photonics Quality and Reliability Engineer

Coherent Corp.
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and enforce quality and reliability standards and procedures for Silicon Photonics PIC products to meet Coherent's stringent criteria.
  • Lead industry-leading process certification, product qualification, test and manufacturing quality efforts, overseeing product lifecycle management from inception to end-of-life.
  • Work closely with internal product development teams, offering comprehensive support across all stages of product development.
  • Act as a proactive advocate for Design for Quality and Reliability, ensuring alignment with key stakeholders.
  • Contribute to defining reliability requirements and developing automated screening methodologies for Silicon Photonic PIC products, aligning with corporate quality standards and goals.
  • Conduct risk assessments, manage material containment and excursions, and lead investigations and failure analyses to drive continuous improvement.

Education & Experience

  • BS/MS/PhD in Material Science, Physics, Photonics, or related fields.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in roles focused on product certification, test and manufacturing quality, and reliability engineering.

Skills

  • Proficiency in industry-standard problem-solving techniques such as 5 Whys, 8D, and Fishbone analysis.
  • Extensive background and expertise in Photonic device fabrication and backend processing.
  • Familiarity with integrating silicon photonic PICs in optical transceivers is a plus.
  • Familiarity with reliability statistics, Physics of Failure (PoF), and failure analysis methodologies.

Working Conditions

  • Work collaboratively in office environment

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to perform tasks in an office environment.
  • Ability to lift upto 50 lbs as needed.

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.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com .

About Us

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.

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