Principal Engineer

About Indium Phosphide (InP) Technology
The world's communications infrastructure depends on semiconductor lasers, and particularly those based on indium phosphide technology.

Indium phosphide lasers are engineered to emit at wavelengths that are optimal for long-distance transmission through fiber optics.

In short, they enable the optical networks that form the global internet.

Coherent's broad portfolio of InP components includes application-specific Fabry-Pérot lasers, directly modulated lasers (DMLs), and tunable lasers.

It also includes photodiodes for high-speed receivers and power monitoring.

In 2022, we introduced 200 Gbps indium phosphide electro-absorption modulated lasers (EMLs) for high-speed datacenter transceivers.

This design provides our customers with the most advanced, robust, and cost-competitive laser devices for their 800G and next-gen 1.6T datacom transceiver designs.

Our world-class and highly reliable InP technology platform is one of the very few in the industry that has been proven, with more than one hundred million lasers in the field deployed over the last decades.

As the Principal Product Engineer, you will lead all aspects of product engineering, from development through production, for high-power CW laser technologies primarily for 800G / 1.6T datacom applications.

This position demands a hands-on approach to product performance, yield optimization, and production troubleshooting.

Your expertise will guide the seamless integration of new products into existing systems and ensure our continued leadership in the market.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities


* Product Engineering Leadership: Oversee the entire product engineering lifecycle for high-power CW lasers, ensuring optimal performance and yield.


* Manufacturing Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing teams to enhance processes and address production challenges directly on-site.


* Cross-Functional Teamwork: Collaborate with Product Development Engineers to ensure smooth transitions of new products into production.


* Data Analysis: Utilize statistical methods to analyze reliability and test data, identifying trends and potential issues to improve product quality.


* Team Collaboration: Collaborate and lead multidisciplinary teams, promoting a culture of innovation and collaborative success.

Education & Experience


* A Master's degree or higher in Electronic Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.


* At minimum 10 years' of industrial experience in product engineering, preferably with a focus on semiconductor lasers or related optoelectronic devices such as photodiodes, semiconductor optical modulators, and semiconductor optical amplifiers.

Skills


* Proficient in data analysis and statistical evaluation related to product engineering.


* Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, capable of managing complex projects and diverse teams.


* Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approac...