Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design of advanced Co-Packaged Optics and Optical Engine products. This will include the integration of Silicon Photonics (PIC), various EIC’s, substrate, and passive optical components. He will need to build mechanical model of the product, work with internal and external component suppliers to ensure the final CPO and Light Engine product meets performance specifications under specified condition range, performance mechanical and thermal analysis. they will be responsible to bring products from concept to production with good yield and reliability. 
 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive Co-Packaged Optics and Optical Engine product design activities from initial concept to production.
• Develop Silicon Photonic (PIC), electronics IC (including TIA, driver, and micro-controller), substrate, optical connector, and packaging co-design to achieve required mechanical and thermal performance.
• Perform thermal mechanical simulations for analysis on temperature, stress, device warpage, and optical coupling.
• Manage PIC and EIC interconnect schematic, padframe, and multi-chip module assembly at OSAT’s. 
• Work with OSAT’s to define PIC and EIC hybrid integration packaging design rules, process flow, and material sets.
• Work with electrical socket and optical connector suppliers on connector design, mechanical integrity, and thermal stability.
• Design fiber optics IO for CPO and optical engine, including reflowable optical connector, FAU design, and fiber management. 
• Lead optical package development to establish package manufacturability and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams consisting of Silicon Photonics, IC design, substrate layout, and module design teams.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of related experience in optical transceiver electrical design.
• Or Master’s degree with 5 years; or a PhD with 3 years experience.

Skills

• Expertise optical mechanical design using SolidWorks.
• Experience with mechanical thermal simulation.
• Experience with fiber optics alignment process, methodology, and requirement.
• Experience with optical sub-assembly design.

Working Conditions

• This position is on-site full time.
• 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

• This position is on-site full time.
• 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

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and 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 Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.