Senior Fiber Optic Module Packaging Engineer
Coherent · Sunnyvale, CA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at Coherent (industrial) in Sunnyvale, CA. A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Tooling, SolidWorks, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $111k–$173k.
Median of the low and high ends of 165 live postings that list pay, out of 443 manufacturing engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 442 other live manufacturing postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $109k–$159k, from 144 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 50%
- New product launch 45%
- Root cause 37%
- Automation 34%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 26%
- Machining 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Coherent in Sunnyvale
5 other open roles at this site · 3 people we found in manufacturing roles at Coherent.
- Senior Principal Process Engineer · Process · Senior
- Principal Quality Engineer-Optical Systems · Quality · Senior
- Vice President of Engineering – Optical Circuit Switch (OCS) · Manufacturing · Director+
- Principal NPI Engineer · Manufacturing · Senior
- Principal Reliability and Quality Engineer (Optical Systems) · Quality · Senior
Full description from CoherentAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Design and develop multi-fiber module packaging for fiber optic devices and modules to create the physical structures, including enclosure, fiber mounting, connection, and sealing.
- ◆Conduct packaging design simulations and analyses to meet operating conditions, including vibration, shock, and environmental testing.
- ◆Select appropriate materials by taking into account of thermal stability, mechanical strength, thermal expansion etc. and identify vendors for parts.
- ◆Generate specifications to satisfy performance
requirements
and meet the cost target at the same time.
- ✓Develop manufacturing fixtures, inspection processes and run reliability/qualification tests to verify performance and reliability of the optical module.
- ✓Release design to manufacturing and lead manufacturing transfer to production.
- ✓Provide technical support and failure analysis.
Education & Experience
- ✓BS or MS in Telecom, optomechanical engineering, physics, or related technical fields.
- ✓Minimum 2 years of related experience.
Requirements
- ✓Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
- ✓Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
- ✓Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
- ✓Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- ✓Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings
Safety
Requirements
All employees are required to attend scheduled trainings, and to follow 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
#IND
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.
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Skills
- •Multidisciplinary background in optics, materials science, mechanical engineering preferred.
- •Familiar with telecom fibers, cables, connectors, epoxies and sealing mechanism.
- •Work independently in mechanical design with SolidWorks and other software.
- •Ability to work with minimal supervision and to manage assigned tasks and projects effectively.
- •Ability to read, learn and analyze complex materials and processes, search for solutions in the public domain as well as create/develop innovative solutions.
- •Ability to leverage knowledge and experience and apply them to solve problems resourcefully.
- •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.
- •Effectively managing multiple priorities and projects.
- •Ability to teach and train others within the work group.
- •Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
- •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
- •Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary
- •Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job
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