Job Description

High-Speed Photonic Technology Engineer

Location: Zurich, Switzerland

Employment Type: Full Time

Shape the Future of High-Speed Optical Communications

Are you passionate about advancing the next generation of high-speed photonic technologies? We are looking for a High-Speed Photonic Technology Engineer to join our innovative R&D team and play a key role in developing cutting-edge semiconductor and photonic devices for tomorrow's data communication networks.

In this role, you will contribute your expertise in photonics, RF design, and high-speed data transmission to create technologies that deliver industry-leading performance, reliability, and cost efficiency. Working in a collaborative international environment, you will be involved in every stage of technology development, from concept and design through characterization, validation, and manufacturing transfer.

What You'll Do

As a High-Speed Photonic Technology Engineer, you will:

• Drive innovation and contribute to the development of future high-speed communication solutions.
• Design, simulate, characterize, and optimize advanced photonic devices and semiconductor lasers.
• Lead or contribute to R&D projects from early technology development through production transfer.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges related to products and manufacturing processes.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field, or
• Master's degree combined with at least 3 years of relevant industrial or research experience.
• Strong expertise in RF design and simulations, high-speed data transmission, and photonic technologies.
• Hands-on experience characterizing high-speed photonic devices and semiconductor lasers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the German language.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary R&D environments.
• Experience taking new technologies from concept to manufacturing.

Who You Are

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about innovation and technology development.
• Results-oriented and driven to solve complex technical challenges.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic research environment.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and learning from others.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Working Environment

This position involves a combination of office, laboratory, and cleanroom work. You should be comfortable working with advanced characterization equipment as well as data analysis and simulation tools.

Why Join Us?

We offer:

• The opportunity to work on technologies that will shape tomorrow's communication networks.
• A dynamic and international working environment.
• Challenging and meaningful technical projects at the forefront of photonics innovation.
• A supportive and collaborative company culture.
• Competitive compensation and attractive benefits.
• Professional growth and development opportunities within a global technology leader.

Our Culture

Our success is built on our ICARE values:

Integrity - Create an environment of trust

Collaboration - Innovate through sharing ideas

Accountability - Own the process and the outcome

Respect - Recognize the value in everyone

Enthusiasm - Find purpose and pride in your work

If you're excited about developing breakthrough photonic technologies and making a real impact on the future of high-speed communications, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

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.