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Principal Silicon Photonics Test Engineer

Coherent Corp. · Fremont, CA, United States · On-site

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About Coherent Corp.

Learn how Coherent empowers innovations and breakthrough technologies for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets.

About the role

This role requires deep expertise in silicon photonics, RF/microwave measurement, and electro-optical device characterization, with a strong emphasis on die-level testing. The successful candidate will define test strategies, develop automated test platforms, establish measurement methodologies, and work closely with design, process, packaging, product, and manufacturing teams to characterize device performance and enable robust, scalable test solutions.

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Principal Silicon Photonics Test Engineer to lead the development and implementation of advanced die-level test and characterization solutions for silicon photonic devices and integrated photonic circuits.

This role requires deep expertise in silicon photonics, RF/microwave measurement, and electro-optical device characterization, with a strong emphasis on die-level testing. The successful candidate will define test strategies, develop automated test platforms, establish measurement methodologies, and work closely with design, process, packaging, product, and manufacturing teams to characterize device performance and enable robust, scalable test solutions. As a Principal Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader in silicon photonics test, solving complex measurement challenges and establishing best practices for next-generation photonic products.

A critical component of this Principal Engineer role is technical leadership and development of the engine

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