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≈ $111k – $203k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Sherman)
Seniority
Senior · 3+ years exp
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H-1B filings in 12 months: 27 · green card filings: 3

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026. Coherent scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Coherent manufactures lasers, optical components and compound semiconductor materials. Its products serve optical networking, industrial processing, aerospace and consumer sensing markets. The company was formed by the combination of II-VI and the original Coherent business.
  • Responsibilities
    • Drive new product and new process development to ensure timely and successful delivery of qualified products.
    • Oversee day-to-day progress of matrix lots to keep development activities on track.
    • Manage part numbers and BOM to ensure proper setup for new product introduction.
    • Support the NPI team in establishing mask sets, process flows, and workflows for both front-end (wafer fabrication) and back-end (die assembly and characterization) processes.
    • Assist in failure analysis by investigating issues found during wafer fabrication and product characterization and take the lead in analyzing root causes.
    • Coordinate production ramp-up readiness by working closely with cross-functional teams-including EPI, process, assembly, test, and product engineering-to ensure readiness in areas such as chip design/specs, equipment, process documentation, and data infrastructure.
    • Collaborate with the product engineering team to improve yield, especially in addressing characterization issues that span multiple process areas.
    • Design and execute experiments related to design, process, and testing to identify and implement corrective actions for failure modes encountered during new product development.
  • Experience
    • 3 years of experience in III-V semiconductor laser related device design, process

      development and characterization is required.

    • PhD degree in electrical engineering, material science, physics, or other relevant

      major.

  • Skills & requirements
    • Hands-on experience with design, process and characterization of optoelectronic device such as VCSEL, DFB laser, or photonic integrated chip.
    • Strong statistical data analysis skills (JMP or Minitab etc.).
    • Familiarity with semiconductor wafer fab operations (Manufacturing Execution System, process and quality control, change management etc.).
    • Experience with optoelectronic device reliability testing and modeling is a plus.
    • Strong communication skills; adept at hosting effective meetings and facilitating actions and resolving conflicts.
    • Strong ability to drive actions and solutions through cross-functional teams.
    • Collaborate in a professional and respectful manner with coworkers, vendors, contractors, etc.
  • Oversee new product and process development, ensuring timely qualification and launch.
  • Manage day-to-day progress of development activities, keeping projects on track.
  • Support NPI team in establishing mask sets, process flows, and workflows for front-end and back-end processes.
  • Lead failure analysis, investigating issues during fabrication and characterization.
  • Coordinate production ramp-up with cross-functional teams, ensuring readiness in all areas.
  • Collaborate with product engineering to improve yield and address characterization issues.
  • Design and execute experiments to identify and correct failure modes.
  • Manage part numbers and BOM for new product introductions.
  • Ensure proper setup and documentation for smooth transition to manufacturing.
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in III-V semiconductor laser device design, process development, and characterization.
  • Hands-on experience with optoelectronic device design, process, and characterization (VCSEL, DFB laser, etc.).
  • Strong statistical data analysis skills (JMP, Minitab, etc.).
  • Familiarity with semiconductor wafer fab operations and processes.
  • Experience with optoelectronic device reliability testing is an asset.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to lead meetings and resolve conflicts.
  • Proven ability to drive cross-functional teams and actions.
  • Professional and respectful collaboration with colleagues and external partners.
  • Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and with hazardous materials.
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