Principal Design Engineer
On-siteFremont, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead the design, simulation, development, and optimization of high-speed, high-sensitivity InGaAs/InP photodiodes for advanced optoelectronic applications. Define device architecture and performance targets while partnering with epitaxial growth and semiconductor process engineers to optimize fabrication processes. Analyze device performance through simulation, characterization, and failure analysis to improve speed, sensitivity, reliability, and manufacturability. Collaborate with test and reliability engineers to validate device performance and ensure long-term product reliability. Drive innovation by identifying new photodiode structures and materials, mentor junior engineers, and lead technical problem-solving from concept through production release. Stay current with emerging technologies in photonic device design.
Required Qualifications
- PhD
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Optoelectronic device design and simulation
- Photodiode epi materials growth, development and quality control
- Photodiode wafer front process and backend process
- Photodiode test and characterization
- Photodiode reliability qualification
- Lead the architectural designs of high-speed and high-sensitive InGaAs /InP photodiodes
- Design high-speed and high-sensitive photodiode epi structures
- Design both front- and back-end wafer process flows
- Support and Perform device characterization
- Support product qualification and release
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards
- Responsible for the execution and maintenance of ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards
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