Lead Hardware Engineer

Coherent Corp.; Saxonburg (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. seeks a Hardware Engineer to own hardware elements of optical transceiver designs. You will work with firmware, manufacturing and test teams to drive hardware architecture, verification and performance improvements.

The role focuses on analog/digital circuit design, PCB layout, and cross-functional collaboration to meet project schedules and industry standards. Strong independence and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 per schedules and requirements.
• Define digital control requirements for firmware implementation.
• Coordinate hardware development with firmware, manufacturing and test teams.
• Participate in hardware design reviews and define product architectures.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and customer requirements.
• Evaluate future product needs and architectures; improve performance, reliability and manufacturability.
• Provide technical training and support within the area of expertise.
• Engage with customers to provide technical guidance when required.

Skills

PCB design

Schematic capture

Circuit simulation

Analogue and digital design

Independent ownership

Education

Advanced degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Schematic capture tools

PCB layout tools

Job description

Job Description

The Hardware Engineer will be responsible for developing, testing and enhancing Coherent’s optical transceiver products. Working within a multidisciplinary design team, this position will own the hardware elements of assigned designs while collaborating closely with engineers across firmware, manufacturing, test and other technical disciplines.

Job Description

The Hardware Engineer will be responsible for developing, testing and enhancing Coherent’s optical transceiver products. Working within a multidisciplinary design team, this position will own the hardware elements of assigned designs while collaborating closely with engineers across firmware, manufacturing, test and other technical disciplines.

The successful candidate will contribute to design reviews, define product architectures, evaluate product performance and identify opportunities to improve existing and future products.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.

About You

• 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

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!