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Coherent Corp. US
Lead Silicon Photonics Design Engineer
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What they do
A PCB Layout and Design Engineer designs and develops layout for printed circuit boards (PCB) used in electronics and communications systems. Develops the applications and hardware used in PCB manufacturing.
$102,988 / year median in Pennsylvania
+5% projected growth
Job Description
The Silicon Photonics Designer will work on the design, test, and debug of silicon photonic circuits. He/she will have key responsibilities for silicon photonics activities in a global leader of optoelectronic components and systems. He/she will work closely with compound semiconductors, optical packaging, module engineering groups to deliver high-performance silicon photonic chips for various customers. He/she will develop innovative and complex photonic circuits for emerging applications in communications and sensing, e.g., coherent transceiver, co-packaged optics and
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Primary Duties & Responsibilities Work on silicon photonics device design, simulation, and layout Run a variety of optical simulation tools, including Lumerical and Rsoft Run a variety of RF simulation tools, including HFSS, ADS, and CST Run a variety of CAD tools, including Cadence, Synopsis, and Python design environments Tape out silicon photonics design in external and internal fabs Work with module developers to design the optical subassemblies Work with foundries to define and optimize the device structures and processes Work with test engineering teams to perform characterization of silicon photonics devices Work with quality engineers to create test and qualification plans Education & Experience PhD degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Optics and Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field 2 years of industrial experience in design and optimization of silicon/III-V photonic devices and photonic integrated circuits Skills Strong experience on RF/SI simulation and optimization, from components such as high-speed modulators/PDs, and subsystems including PCB/TIA/driver/optical components, to transceiver systems Strong experience in photonic integrated circuits design CAD tools Strong tapeout experience with photonics foundries 5 years of experience in testing and characterization of optoelectronic devices and modules Excellent experience of design/optimization of high-speed opto-electronic devices (modulators, photodetectors, lasers) Good knowledge of high-speed analog circuitry (TIA, modulator drivers) In-depth understanding of optical transceiver modules Good knowledge of fiber optic and/or wireless communication systems and applications Good knowledge of module packaging in optical communications Good knowledge of digital electronics circuitry (microprocessors, FPGAs, SPI) Good knowledge of digital signal processing Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent teamwork skills and strong independence Self-motivated with innovative thinking Working Conditions Authorized to work in US 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.: I ntegrity- Create an Environment of Trust C ollaboration
- Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas A ccountability
- Own the Process and the Outcome R espect
- Recognize the Value in Everyone E nthusiasm
- Find a Sense of Purpose in Work Coherent Corp.