Principal Software Engineer
Coherent Corp.4 months ago
Santa Clara, CA, USAStaff+
Responsibilities
- Define automated processes and system specifications with internal customers.
- Document customer requirements and reach agreements on system solutions.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers on system conception and component selection.
- Create software architecture, assess software risks, and implement mitigations.
- Develop, test, simulate, debug, and integrate software modules and automated control sequences.
- Set up PCs, install software and hardware drivers, and make control modules functional.
- Trial-run systems with hardware engineering teams to improve and verify reliability.
- Install systems on production floors, support customer qualification, and troubleshoot production issues.
- Execute automation projects independently while collaborating across teams, departments, sites, and customer facilities.
Requirements
- 15+ years of software engineering experience developing automated process and test systems.
- Expertise designing and developing software for automated assembly and test systems used in optical data communication product manufacturing.
- Proficiency in C#, C, and C++.
- Proficiency in motion control and machine vision technology applications.
- Knowledge of optical communication technology is preferred.
- Familiarity with deep learning technology applications is a plus.
- Ability to work independently, collaborate across disciplines, and support flexible schedules for customer and facility needs.
- Ability to work in a clean room environment when required.
Benefits
- Regular schedule is an 8-hour shift from 8 AM to 5 PM, with occasional irregular hours or weekend work for urgent production support.
- Occasional overseas travel to customer sites may be required for system transfer or support.
- The role may involve working on a production floor and in a clean room environment.
- Employees must follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. corporate EHS standards.
- The role may include responsibilities under ISO 9000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and applicable quality and environmental management systems.
- Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and provides disability accommodations upon request.
About Coherent Corp.
Coherent Corp. builds lasers, optics, and compound semiconductor components and systems for OEMs in the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Its portfolio spans laser machines, optical transceivers, and optoelectronic devices sold through direct sales and global channel partners. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, the company adopted the Coherent name after acquiring Coherent, Inc. in 2022 and is publicly traded on Nasdaq (COHR).