Lead Hardware Engineer

• Independently lead hardware design and development activities, including:
• Evaluation and selection of optical and RF components.
• RF, analogue and digital circuit design and simulation.
• Schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Design verification testing, troubleshooting and performance analysis.
• Develop hardware for optical transceiver modules in accordance with project schedules, technical requirements and delivery milestones.
• Define and document digital control requirements for implementation by firmware engineers.
• Coordinate hardware development activities with firmware, manufacturing, test and other cross-functional teams.
• Participate in hardware design reviews and contribute to the definition of product architectures.
• Ensure designs align with applicable industry standards and customer requirements.
• Evaluate future product requirements and develop the hardware architectures needed to support them.
• Identify and implement improvements to product performance, reliability and manufacturability.
• Provide technical training and support to Coherent colleagues within the relevant area of expertise.
• Engage with key customers to provide technical guidance and support when required.

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
• Two to five years of relevant hardware engineering experience, ideally within optical communications, photonics, RF or another high-technology environment.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
• Strong experience in analogue and digital circuit design and simulation.
• Practical experience with PCB design, layout, testing and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical deliverables.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position:

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 is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It’s an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!