Sr Laser Engineer - Optical Solutions

Molex; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Laser Engineer specializing in semiconductor lasers to manage performance, selection, and reliability of lasers in their products. The role involves close collaboration with engineering teams and vendors, ensuring top-notch standards in laser technology for optical communication solutions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of industry experience with semiconductor lasers.
• Strong hands-on experience with laser performance and reliability tests.
• Excellent understanding of semiconductor laser reliability including physics, tests, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Selection of semiconductor lasers used in products with design teams.
• Lead failure analysis and vendor communication in case of laser failure.
• Manage performance and reliability requirements for lasers.

Skills

Failure mode analysis

Communication

Reliability engineering

Education

Master’s degree in Laser Engineering, Physics, Photonics

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Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing field-proven wavelength management solutions from components to modules and integrated line-cards. Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge switch solutions and amplifier technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks.

We are looking for a Senior Laser Engineer with focus on a holistic viewpoint of semiconductor lasers’ performance and reliability within our broad product range. The Laser Engineer is responsible for the selection and reliability of lasers used in our products working together with our optical, electronic, mechanical, and system engineering teams, communication with external vendors and customers. This person must have strong understanding and extensive experience of semiconductor lasers’ theory, fabrication processes, tests, reliability, failure modes, and industry trends. This expertise will lead to the advancement of our products and services in the fields of optical communication.

What You Will Do

• Selection of semiconductor lasers used in our products together with product design teams
• FMEA for lasers during new product development
• Manage performance and reliability requirements for lasers
• Work with engineering teams and supply-chain team to manage and maintain laser suppliers’ quality of work and qualification status including supplier audits
• Lead failure analysis, vendor communication and customer communication in case of laser failure
• Manage roadmap and strategy for lasers in our products
• Develop and train internal laser know-how
• Provide technical support for process engineers, manufacturing engineers, and technicians
  
  
  

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Master’s degree in Laser Engineering, Physics, Photonics or related technical field
• At least 15 years of industry experience with semiconductor lasers
• Excellent understanding and extensive experience with semiconductor laser reliability including physics, tests, analysis, analytical tools and industry standards
• Experience and track records of failure mode analysis and resolution of semiconductor lasers’ performance and reliability issues
• Experienced in creating specifications of semiconductor lasers
• Wide knowledge about current semiconductor lasers’ industry trends
• Experience or knowledge in design, fabrication, testing, or productization of semiconductor lasers
• Strong hands-on experience with laser performance and reliability tests
• Experience of communication with vendors and customers
  
  
  

What Will Put You Ahead

• PhD. is plus
  
  
  

For this role, we anticipate paying $200,000 - $300,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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