Senior Electrical / FPGA Engineer

Coherent; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent in Santa Clara is seeking an experienced electronics engineer to prototype and develop laser control electronics, FPGA-based control, and new laser platform electronics. The role covers design of laser diode drivers, power supplies, sensors, and safety interlocks, with a focus on precision control and reliability.

The position requires an MS in Electrical Engineering (preferred) and about 10 years of relevant work experience, with onsite work and potential travel as needed.

Qualifications

• M.S. Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 10 years of work experience in the field.
• Onsite position in Santa Clara, CA.

Responsibilities

• Prototype designs of Laser Control Electronics.
• Design, develop, and improve electronics for laser diode drivers, current sources, temperature-control systems, photodetector monitoring, safety interlocks, and system diagnostics.
• Develop control and monitoring of electronics for new laser architectures.
• Troubleshoot electrical noise, stability, grounding, EMI/EMC, and reliability issues.
• Develop and optimize precision control loops for optical power, temperature, wavelength, current, and other critical laser parameters.
• Develop FPGA-based control, timing, synchronization, signal-processing, and diagnostic functions.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance existing FPGA-based control functions.
• Support integration of FPGA and embedded control systems with laser hardware and higher-level system controls.
• Develop prototype electronics for new laser concepts and experimental laser systems.
• Design controller boards, interface boards, sensor electronics, and power supplies.
• Support integration and testing of electronics with optical and laser subsystems.

Skills

High Speed Digital Design

Analog design

FPGA

Laser control

Electronics design for laser diode

Current sources

Power supplies

Education

MS Electrical Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Prototype designs of Laser Control Electronics


• Design, develop, and improve electronics for laser diode drivers, current sources, temperature-control systems, photodetector monitoring, safety interlocks, and system diagnostics.


• Develop control and monitoring of electronics for new laser architectures.


• Troubleshoot electrical noise, stability, grounding, EMI/EMC, and reliability issues.


• Develop and optimize precision control loops for optical power, temperature, wavelength, current, and other critical laser parameters.

FPGA and Embedded Control Development

• Develop FPGA-based control, timing, synchronization, signal-processing, and diagnostic functions.


• Maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance existing FPGA-based control functions.


• Support integration of FPGA and embedded control systems with laser hardware and higher-level system controls.

Electronics Development for New Laser Platforms

• Develop prototype electronics for new laser concepts and experimental laser systems.


• Design controller boards, interface boards, sensor electronics, and power supplies.


• Support integration and testing of electronics with optical and laser subsystems.

Education & Experience

M.S. Electrical Engineering is preferable. 10 years of work experience in the field.

Skills & Other Requirements

High Speed Digital Design, Analog design, FPGA, Laser control, Design electronics for laser diode drivers, current sources, power supplies.

Working Conditions

• This position is onsite


• May require occasional off-site meetings or travel


• Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary


• Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job


• May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executive's needs

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.


• Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.


• Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.


• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.


• Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings or interact with colleagues.

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 the 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 & 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:

• 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