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Coherent is seeking a PhD-level integrated photonics ceramic staff to implement integrated ceramic photonic integrated circuits, based on 2D/3D heterogeneous integration process to fabricate advance ceramic and garnet photonic components on silicon and compound semiconductor platform. 

Responsibilities:

• Carry out groundbreaking R&D in high performance ceramic and garnet optical waveguide components and 2D/3D heterogeneous integration processes with advance silicon and InP platform
• Initiate and execute research projects of utilizing thin film ceramic and garnet optoelectronics 
• Work with business groups and external partners to ensure the successful exploitation and transition of R&D outputs to product deployment.
• Contribute to the definition of technical foundation, development goals, project objectives and work plans.
• Create and maintain strong collaborative associations with colleagues, product business units, fabrication foundries, external partners and government agencies.

Qualifications:

• Ability to conduct independent research and developmental designs while also contributing to team-oriented projects. 
• A successful candidate will be versatile, flexible, hands-on, and a self-starter.
• Strong analytic, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with other team members and business units

• PhD in Material Science Engineering or related field with hand-on experience and demonstrated practice in utilizing ceramic or garnet thin films to fabricate integrated optoelectronics components, design photonic integrated circuits, perform 2D/3D heterogeneous integration processes, and establish precision magneto-optical metrology systems, with expertise in: 

       -  design of planar magneto-optical waveguide optical isolators using thin-film ceramic and garnet materials on silicon or InP substrates

  -  prepare and delineate integrated optical waveguides with thin film ceramic or garnet materails 

       -  designs, modeling, integration and testing magneto-optical thin film and waveguide devices

       -  hands-on experience of photonic, electromagnetic and 3D integration CAD tools

       -  hands-on fabrication experience of depositing and delineating ceramic and garnet waveguides

  -  hands-on experience of operating semiconudtcor fabrication tools: sputter system, ion-beam etcher, photo-lithography, metalization system, SEM, etc.

- hands-on fabrication of 2D/3D heterogeneous integration of ceramic/garnet devices on silicon  

-  hands-on modeling and analysis of optical and magneto-optical properties of silicon, SiO2, SiN ceramic and garnet materials  

-  hands-on knowledging of using optical modeling tools: ANSYS Lumerical, FDTD, COMSOL 

-  knowledge of advanced optical signal modulation formats and signal processing techniques

     -  working knowledge and experience of semiconductor lasers, optic fibers, optical transceivers

     -  working knowledge of high speed optical fiber links, AI processing and data center networks      

Physical Requirements

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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.

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!
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