Lead IC Applications Engineer

Job Title

Lead Integrated Circuit Applications Engineer

Job Description

Coherent's Integrated Circuit team designs & develops ASICs for high-speed fiber optic communications and other applications. This group has delivered more than one billion ICs over the past 25 years solving the tough bandwidth challenges faced by the Data Center, Metro and Long-Haul optical transceiver markets. The team is looking for an enthusiastic, self-driven Lead IC Applications Engineer to lead the creation of customer facing collateral such as evaluation kits, white papers, application notes, evaluate leading-edge RF/mmwave silicon and provide technical support to internal and external customers.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop product collateral such as evaluation boards, application notes & evaluation software.
• Provide technical support (pre- and post-sale) to the customers.
• Contribute to new product definitions in collaboration with other x-functional teams and internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with corporate cross-functional teams on advanced developments for trade show demos.
• Mentor junior application engineers.

Education & Experience

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering + 10 years of experience, or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering + 7 years of experience, or PhD in Electrical Engineering + 5 years of experience.
• Hands-on PCB/PCBA and RF/mmWave board design and development experience.
• Experience with creation of IC product collateral such as evaluation kits (board, BOM, user guide, GUI etc.), application notes, and datasheets.
• Experience with technical customer support.
• Experience with RF measurements and automation in Python, C or similar.

Skills

• Excellent understanding of board design tools (Altium, Pads, etc.), laminate selection, fabrication, and assembly flows.
• Experience with SI/PI and 2.5D/3D EM board simulation tools is highly desirable.
• Experience with Lab equipment such as PNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, AWGs, DCAs, SMUs and others used in the validation of high-speed ICs & Eval boards.
• A track record of exceptional customer support.
• Automation and data processing through Python is required.
• Basic knowledge of microcontroller, DSP, and/or FPGA programming is preferred.
• Knowledge of fiber-optic communication systems and transceivers (IMDD, coherent) is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills and strong ability to independently own and drive projects.
• Self-motivated with innovative thinking.

Working Conditions

• 40-hour work week, on-site engineering lab.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, carrying out multiple projects at a time.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by job responsibilities.

Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently. They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.

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. 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.

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About Us

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! 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2009402
• Posting Date 11/11/2025, 03:18 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 5100 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, US (On-site)
• Pay Scale $100,635 - $172,250 Annually