Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Design and develop firmware under the guidance of senior engineering team members.
- Develop and maintain embedded firmware for STMicroelectronics (ST) microcontrollers using C++.
- Create graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and test tools using Python or other programming languages to support firmware validation and debugging.
- Utilize laboratory equipment, including logic analyzers and oscilloscopes, to troubleshoot and resolve hardware and firmware issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support circuit design, integration, and system-level testing.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of firmware architecture, code development, test procedures, and validation results.
Education & Experience
- MS in Electrical Engineering or related technical fields.
- 5 years of related experience is preferred
Skills
- Solid foundation in digital circuit design,
- Deep understanding of MCUs.
- Ability to work with little supervision and to manage assigned tasks effectively.
- Ability to learn and apply new technologies and tools to develop innovative solutions.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
Working Conditions
Good office working conditions. Occasionally required to work in a Class 10000 clean-room environment, wearing smock with mask and gloves
Physical Requirements
Able to move light equipment and tooling (<25lbs) as needed when setting up test benches.
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
- MS in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
- Five years of related experience
- Digital circuit design knowledge
- Deep understanding of microcontrollers
- Ability to work with little supervision and manage assigned tasks
- Ability to learn and apply new technologies and tools
- Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to move light equipment and tooling weighing less than 25 pounds
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.
