Responsible for the firmware development of Coherent’s next generation laser and measurement products while contributing to the existing product lines. 

Responsibilities 

Software/firmware development programming for laser controllers and measurement embedded devices. Participate in the SW and FW architecture design of our systems. Perform calculation and analysis to verify the designs. Develop test plans and direct testing activities to validate board designs. Participate actively during new board bring-up and debug phase. Provide schedule and cost estimates for project tasks. Work with engineering team members to optimize operational and performance requirements of overall system.  Participate in technical reviews.  Develop functional and verification tests to validate and assess quality of designs. Provide support and FW updates for legacy products. Work closely with HW and SW engineers to validate and debug designs. Work well as team member and independently.  Provide regular task status updates. 

Job Requirements 

10+ years firmware development experience (C/C++) with embedded microcontroller-based systems. (STM32, MSP430, NXP IMX6, NVIDIA TEGRA, PIC)  Experience in real-time embedded monitoring and control applications with a wide variety of mixed-signal analog and digital I/O types.  Experience with laser related systems is a plus. Experienced in signal processing, data acquisition and logging, precision timing, system control, interrupt-handling, and debugging. Good understanding of Metrology theory and implementation. Able to read schematics, utilize test equipment such as meters, signal generators, oscilloscopes and capable of troubleshooting circuits to the signal level. Experience with communication protocols (i.e.: I2C, SPI, UART, PCI/PCIe, USB, TCP/IP, EtherCAT) Experience with development toolchains: QNX, IAR, FreeRTOS, QT, Visual Studio, GIT, Subversion. Intermediate level Verilog coding knowledge for FPGA designs is a plus. Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate professionally with co-workers and customers. Good organizational, planning, presentation, troubleshooting, and multi-tasking skills. High level of confidentiality and professionalism. Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. Bonus skills: C#, Python programming.

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in EE, or CS. degree (MSEE a plus)

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.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com.