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Santa Clara, CAFull-time$115–150K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Senior Engineer works with optical components and fiberoptic devices, sourcing components, building prototypes, characterizing devices, and supporting production. The role also develops standard operating procedures, generates build and test reports, and participates in qualification activities. It calls for an engineering or related technical degree and 2–5 years of related experience, with skills in optical alignment, telecom fiber components, and collaboration with suppliers and project teams.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
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Have good understanding of basic optical components and fiberoptic devices like collimator array, PBS , PBSA .
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Source and select optical components from suppliers.
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Build prototypes based on optical designs.
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Characterize fiberoptic devices.
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Generate build and test reports.
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Develop SOPs (Standard Operation Procedure).
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Participate in qualification activities.
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Support production.
Education & Experience
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BS or MS in engineering or related technical fields (Optics, Physics, Photonics).
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2-5 years of related experience, free space optics alignment.
Skills
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Multidisciplinary background in optics, materials science, mechanical engineering preferred.
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Familiar with telecom fibers, cables, connectors, epoxies.
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Work independently in optical alignment for space optic assembly and alignment.
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Ability to work with minimal supervision and to manage assigned tasks and projects effectively.
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Ability to read, learn and analyze optical alignment processes, search for solutions in the public domain as well as create/develop innovative solutions.
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Ability to leverage knowledge and experience and apply them to solve problems resourcefully.
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Ability to search, locate and work proactively with external suppliers in the areas of his/her expertise to engage other capabilities into the project tasks involved in.
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Effectively managing multiple priorities and projects.
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Ability to teach and train others within the work group.
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Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
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Proficient computer skills, experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Email, internet access and the ability to develop tools and/or special applications within these packages.
Working Conditions
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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
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Good office working conditions also can work in a Class 10000 clean-room environment for process development, wearing smock with mask and gloves.
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 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.:
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
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.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] .
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: 2016022
Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
Job Schedule: Full time
Pay Scale: $115000 - 150,000 annual
How this job compares
Set against the 7,091 open Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$115–150K/yr
- California median$132–201K/yr600 salary ranges
- US median$111–174K/yr3,699 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $133K, is 22% below the California median midpoint ($170K) — in the middle half of Engineering salary ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 897 open Engineering jobs in California and 7,091 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 4,853 postings).
- Education
- 3,543 of the 7,091 open Engineering jobs (50%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 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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