Coherent Corp. is the global leader in photonics, designing and manufacturing advanced laser, optical, and material technologies used by customers worldwide across industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets.
With a broad global footprint and deep engineering capability, we combine advanced manufacturing, applied innovation, and customer collaboration to deliver high-performance solutions that enable critical technologies and solve complex, real-world challenges.
About Coherent in Switzerland
Coherent Corp. Zurich is a key research and production hub specializing in advanced photonics, engineered materials, and high-power semiconductor laser technologies. Our teams develop and manufacture opto-electronic components and laser diodes for industrial, optical data transmission, life science, and high-precision applications, combining strong in-house R&D with state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing in an engineering-led culture.
Location: Zurich, Switzerland (Onsite) | Employment Type: Permanent, full-time
Job Summary
In this newly created role, you will contribute as a Semiconductor Laser Diode Engineer, strengthening our team with your expertise in next-generation telecommunication technologies. You will design and optimize edge-emitting lasers and take responsibility for identifying solutions that deliver best-in-class performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
What you will be doing...
- You will lead end to end laser chip design activities, taking ownership of device architecture, epitaxial structure definition, performance optimization, and reliability evaluation from concept through to release.
- You will drive innovation in advanced semiconductor laser design through simulation, modelling, and data driven optimization.
- You will oversee experimental validation in close collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are scalable, manufacturable, and robust.
- You will lead structured root cause analysis and failure investigations, implementing corrective actions to improve device performance, yield, and reliability.
- You will conduct electro optical characterization and reliability assessments to ensure product quality, robustness, and sustained performance.
About You
- You hold a PhD in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- You have an expertise in semiconductor laser physics and telecom laser diode design, including epitaxial structure definition, optical mode engineering, and reliability improvement.
- You have a strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, design for manufacturability, yield optimization, and process integration.
- You have hands on experience with electro optical characterization and reliability assessment.
- You are proficient in advanced simulation and modelling tools across optical, electrical, and thermal domains.
- You are comfortable using statistical analysis tools and programming for data evaluation and automation.
- You have demonstrated experience leading technical projects and working across cross functional teams.
- You take a structured, data driven approach to problem solving and root cause analysis.
- You communicate effectively and work well with a range of technical stakeholders.
You are fluent in English. German language skills would be beneficial.
Application Process
- All candidates who wish to apply should submit a CV and cover letter outlining their interest in the position and how their skills and experience align with the requirements of the role.
- If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application process, please reach out to [email protected]. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
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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