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 LIDAR:
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.:
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
- PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Optics and Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field
- Minimum 2 years industrial experience in design and optimization of silicon/III-V photonic devices and photonic integrated circuits
- Experience running optical simulation tools such as Lumerical and RSoft
- Experience running RF simulation tools such as HFSS, ADS, and CST
- Experience with CAD/design environments including Cadence, Synopsys, and Python
- Tape-out experience with photonics foundries
- 5 years experience in testing and characterization of optoelectronic devices and modules
- Strong experience in design/optimization of high-speed optoelectronic devices (modulators, photodetectors, lasers)
- Good knowledge of high-speed analog circuitry (TIA, modulator drivers)
- In-depth understanding of optical transceiver modules, fiber optics, and module packaging
- Good knowledge of digital electronics (microprocessors, FPGAs, SPI) and digital signal processing
- Excellent verbal and written communication and strong teamwork skills
- Self-motivated with innovative thinking and ability to work independently
- Authorized to work in US
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.
