- Coherent Corp.
- Zurich, ZH
- Full-Time
- 6 days ago
High-Speed Photonic Technology Engineer.
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High-Speed Photonic Technology Engineer: our view in 3 lines...
- The Role:This role is for a photonics engineer developing high-speed optical communication technologies and semiconductor devices.
- The Person:The person will design, simulate, characterize, and optimize photonic devices and semiconductor lasers, and help take new technologies from concept through production transfer.
- Requirements:The ideal candidate has a PhD in Physics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field, or a Master's degree with at least 3 years of relevant industrial or research experience.
About the role
High-Speed Photonic Technology Engineer
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Employment Type: Full Time
Shape the Future of High-Speed Optical Communications
Are you passionate about advancing the next generation of high-speed photonic technologies? We are looking for a High-Speed Photonic Technology Engineer to join our innovative R&D team and play a key role in developing cutting-edge semiconductor and photonic devices for tomorrow's data communication networks.
In this role, you will contribute your expertise in photonics, RF design, and high-speed data transmission to create technologies that deliver industry-leading performance, reliability, and cost efficiency. Working in a collaborative international environment, you will be involved in every stage of technology development, from concept and design through characterization, validation, and manufacturing transfer.
What You'll Do
As a High-Speed Photonic Technology Engineer, you will:
- Drive innovation and contribute to the development of future high-speed communication solutions.
- Design, simulate, characterize, and optimize advanced photonic devices and semiconductor lasers.
- Lead or contribute to R&D projects from early technology development through production transfer.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges related to products and manufacturing processes.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field, or
- Master's degree combined with at least 3 years of relevant industrial or research experience.
- Strong expertise in RF design and simulations, high-speed data transmission, and photonic technologies.
- Hands-on experience characterizing high-speed photonic devices and semiconductor lasers.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of the German language.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary R&D environments.
- Experience taking new technologies from concept to manufacturing.
Who You Are
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about innovation and technology development.
- Results-oriented and driven to solve complex technical challenges.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic research environment.
- A collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and learning from others.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Working Environment
This position involves a combination of office, laboratory, and cleanroom work. You should be comfortable working with advanced characterization equipment as well as data analysis and simulation tools.
Why Join Us?
We offer:
- The opportunity to work on technologies that will shape tomorrow's communication networks.
- A dynamic and international working environment.
- Challenging and meaningful technical projects at the forefront of photonics innovation.
- A supportive and collaborative company culture.
- Competitive compensation and attractive benefits.
- Professional growth and development opportunities within a global technology leader.
Our Culture
Our success is built on our ICARE values:
Integrity - Create an environment of trust
Collaboration - Innovate through sharing ideas
Accountability - Own the process and the outcome
Respect - Recognize the value in everyone
Enthusiasm - Find purpose and pride in your work
If you're excited about developing breakthrough photonic technologies and making a real impact on the future of high-speed communications, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.
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!
Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.
