Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Product specification and architecture definition of high-performance broadband ICs for optical communication.
- Lead the development of best-in-class ICs from concept to production.
- Oversee engineers to meet project schedules and provide hands-on technical leadership for teams across Coherent global sites
- Plan & manage evaluation of prototype silicon in close collaboration with the application and silicon characterization team.
- Help support IC qualification and transition to mass production.
- Collaborate with corporate cross-functional teams on advanced developments.
Education & Experience
- B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering + 15 years of experience, or M.Sc. and/or PhD in Electrical Engineering + 10 years of experience.
- At least 5 years of related professional experience.
- Hands-on experience with design of RFIC’s > 20GHz, 100GHz + is a plus.
- Familiar with wired or optical communication.
Skills
- IC tape-out and productization experience
- Strong industry experience in at least one of the following areas:
- Coherent optical transceivers
- Fiber optics communication
- Wire-line RF transceivers
- SiGe Bicmos technology
- Solid understanding of high frequency (40GHz+) IC design such as TIAs and Drivers.
- Solid understanding and experience in designing analog circuits in CMOS and SiGe BICMOS such as LDOs, Opamps, DACs, power detectors, VGAs.
- Good understanding of S-parameters, transmission lines, IC design techniques of broadband linear amplifiers and equalizers.
- Cadence IC design tools such as Virtuoso, Spectre, Spectre-RF, PVS, EMX, Quantus.
- Solid understanding and hands-on experience in critical custom RF circuit layout
- Understanding of wired and optical communication systems & signal processing is preferred (FFE equalizers, communication channel SNR analysis, PAM4, QPSK, 16QAM)
- Optical Coherent system knowledge is a plus.
- Basic understanding of optical devices (lasers, Mach-Zehnder modulators, EMLs, silicon photonics) is desirable.
- Strong desire to drive product and technology development
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent teamwork skills and strong independence.
- Self-motivated with innovative thinking.
Working Conditions
- 40-hour work week, hybrid work, (min 3 days on-site) is an option.
- Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, carrying out multiple projects at a time.
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 [email protected].
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.
Skills Required
- B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with 15 years of experience, or M.Sc. and/or PhD in Electrical Engineering with 10 years of experience
- At least 5 years of related professional experience
- Hands-on experience designing RFICs above 20 GHz
- Experience with IC tape-out and productization
- Strong industry experience in coherent optical transceivers, fiber-optic communication, wireline RF transceivers, or SiGe BiCMOS technology
- Understanding of high-frequency IC design, including 40 GHz or higher TIAs and drivers
- Experience designing analog CMOS and SiGe BiCMOS circuits
- Understanding of S-parameters, transmission lines, broadband linear amplifiers, and equalizers
- Experience with Cadence IC design tools including Virtuoso, Spectre, Spectre-RF, PVS, EMX, and Quantus
- Hands-on experience with critical custom RF circuit layout
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent teamwork skills, independence, self-motivation, and innovative thinking
- Understanding of wired and optical communication systems and signal processing
- Optical coherent system knowledge
- Basic understanding of optical devices, including lasers, Mach-Zehnder modulators, EMLs, and silicon photonics
Coherent Corp. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Coherent Corp. and has not been reviewed or approved by Coherent Corp..
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage includes multiple national and region-specific options (UHC HDHP/HSA, PPO, EPO; Kaiser in CA; Health Net in OR) plus separate dental (Delta Dental) and vision (VSP), indicating strong breadth and choice. This breadth supports a solid total package in certain roles and locations.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity Value & Accessibility: An Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows buying shares at 85% of market price with contributions up to 10% of pay, expanding ownership access. This feature can materially bolster total rewards even when base pay is mid‑pack.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Paid time off includes 15 vacation days for new hires, 10 paid holidays, and additional paid time during a December shutdown. This structure provides a clear and competitive baseline for time away from work.
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What We Do
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at coherent.com.









