
Senior Electrical / FPGA Engineer
Part-timeSanta Clara, CAPart-time$67–90K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Senior Electrical / FPGA Engineer prototypes and develops laser-control electronics and FPGA-based control systems for existing and new laser platforms. The role includes designing precision electronics and control loops, troubleshooting electrical and reliability issues, and integrating electronics with laser and optical subsystems. An M.S. in Electrical Engineering is preferable, and the posting states 10 years of work experience in the field.
Skills & qualifications
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Full job description
Key Responsibilities
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Prototype designs of Laser Control Electronics
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Design, develop, and improve electronics for laser diode drivers, current sources, temperature-control systems, photodetector monitoring, safety interlocks, and system diagnostics.
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Develop control and monitoring of electronics for new laser architectures.
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Troubleshoot electrical noise, stability, grounding, EMI/EMC, and reliability issues.
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Develop and optimize precision control loops for optical power, temperature, wavelength, current, and other critical laser parameters.
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FPGA and Embedded Control Development
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Develop FPGA-based control, timing, synchronization, signal-processing, and diagnostic functions.
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Maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance existing FPGA-based control functions.
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Support integration of FPGA and embedded control systems with laser hardware and higher-level system controls.
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Electronics Development for New Laser Platforms
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Develop prototype electronics for new laser concepts and experimental laser systems.
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Design controller boards, interface boards, sensor electronics, and power supplies.
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Support integration and testing of electronics with optical and laser subsystems.
Education & Experience
M.S. Electrical Engineering is preferable. 10 years of work experience in the field.
Skills & Other Requirements
High Speed Digital Design, Analog design, FPGA, Laser control, Design electronics for laser diode drivers, current sources, power supplies.
Working Conditions
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This position is onsite
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May require occasional off-site meetings or travel
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Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary
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Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job
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May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executive’s needs
Physical Requirements
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Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
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Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
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Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
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Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
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Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings or interact with colleagues.
Safety Requirements
All employees are required to attend scheduled training, follow the site EHS procedures and Corporate EHS standards. This includes the use of proper protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job responsibilities.
Managers will ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently. They will ensure that risk assessments are performed, proper training, work instructions, required PPE is available, and will monitor compliance.
Quality & 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:
I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust
C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
ABOUT US
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.
Job Identification: 2015802
Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
Job Schedule: Part time
Pay Scale: $66,500 - $89,813 per year
LinkedIn: #LI-JF1
How this job compares
Set against the 10,301 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$67–90K/yr
- California median$130–190K/yr1,079 salary ranges
- US median$106–165K/yr6,613 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $78K, is 51% below the California median midpoint ($160K) — in the lowest quarter of Electrical Engineer salary ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,327 open Electrical Engineer jobs in California and 10,301 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
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- Experience
- Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (8,613 postings).
- Education
- 6,797 of the 10,301 open Electrical Engineer jobs (66%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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