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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** Coherent, Inc.
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $80,500.0 - $131,813.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, Test Data, Test Scripts, Visual Basic Language, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_coherent2-2012909

## About the Role

**Primary Duties & Responsibilities** + Review and interpret product specifications and technical documentation for fiber optic modules. + Design, develop, and implement comprehensive test schemes for new and existing products. + Perform calibration, functional testing, and validation of fiber optic modules and subsystems. + Analyze test data to assess product performance, identify trends, and flag deviations. + Document testing procedures, setups, and results with a high level of accuracy and clarity. + Generate thorough test reports to support engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams. **Education & Experience** + BS, MS or PhD in optics, physics, engineering or related technical fields. + Related industrial experience will be a plus. **Skills & Other Requirements** + Having experience with related test instruments and communication interfaces. + Ability to use some programming languages (Python, Visual Basic, LabView, etc.) + Ability to work with little
supervision and to manage assigned tasks and projects effectively. + Ability to read, learn and analyze complex test methods, search for solutions in the public domain as well as create/develop innovative solutions. + Ability to leverage knowledge and experience and apply them to solve problems resourcefully. + Effectively manages multiple priorities and projects. + Ability to teach and train others within work group. + Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills. **Working Conditions** Good office working conditions.
Sometime, may need to work in a Class 10,000 clean-room environment, wearing smock with mask and gloves. **Physical Requirements** Able to move light equipment and tooling (25lbs) as needed when setting up manufacturing stations. **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. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.