Top 110 Optical engineer Jobs in San Jose, Ca

Lead Optical Product Engineer
Coherent Corp. —Fremont, CA
- $100,625 - $172,250 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- 3 years
Principal Optical Transceiver Engineer
Coherent Corp. —Fremont, CA
- $96,969 - $189,031 a year
- Overtime
- CAD
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills
Sr. Principal Hardware Architect for Optical Transceivers
Coherent Corp. —Fremont, CA
- $127,875 - $223,813 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Analysis skills
Principal Reliability and Quality Engineer (Optical Systems)
Coherent Corp. —Sunnyvale, CA
- $100,625 - $172,250 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Analysis skills
- Travel
Optical Engineer
AEI-CIG —Santa Clara, CA
- $110,000 - $200,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Assembly
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System Engineer - Optical Imaging System
KLA —Milpitas, CA
- $117,800 - $200,300 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Optical Test Engineer
Lumilens —San Jose, CA
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
Optical Engineer
Iventim Inc. —Sunnyvale, CA
- $152,000 - $190,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
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Staff Optical Engineer
BD —Milpitas, CA
- $135,500 - $216,800 a year
- Office
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Optical Engineer
Aeva —Mountain View, CA
- $132,000 - $179,200 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Hardware Development Engineer (Wafer Optical Metrology)
Western Digital —Fremont, CA
- $102,500 - $136,600 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- SQL
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Optical Engineer IV
Applied Materials —Santa Clara, CA
- $161,000 - $221,000 a year
- Full-time
- Product management
- Travel
- Mentoring
Staff Optical Engineer
Muon Space —Mountain View, CA
- $184,000 - $223,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- 8 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Optical Manufacturing Engineer
Coherent Corp. —Santa Clara, CA
- $91,625 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
Optical Engineer
Molex —Fremont, CA
- $130,000 - $160,000 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Optical Engineer (E)
KLA —Milpitas, CA
- $125,100 - $212,700 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Smartphone
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Optical Transceiver Engineer
Coherent Corp. —Fremont, CA
- $80,500 - $131,813 a year
- Overtime
- CAD
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills
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Optical Engineering Technician - NPI (E)
KLA —Milpitas, CA
- $63,900 - $108,600 a year
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Organizational skills
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Systems Design Engineer – Optical Imaging Systems R&D
KLA —Milpitas, CA
- $159,500 - $271,200 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Lead Sysdtem Application Engineer (Optical)
Lumilens —San Jose, CA
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Electrical Engineering
- Leadership
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance

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Lead Optical Product Engineer

Coherent Corp. -
Fremont, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$100,625 - $172,250 a year

Qualifications

Customer communication
Machine vision systems
System testing
LiDAR
Design engineering
Vision inspection system
Product design
Simulation tools
Prototypes
Mechanical product development projects

Full Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Introduce and help develop efficient and improved methods for optical system assembly and inspection as needed.
Involved directly with new product development projects incorporating optical, electrical, mechanical, software and system integration engineering functions for high-speed optical transceivers.
Ensure meeting project schedule and timelines and milestones, and the completion of complex cross-disciplinary activities within project team.
Conduct and well manage design documents, ECO, design change implementation in new product release process.
Communicates project status and progresses to management as appropriate, including recommendations on resources, process development, and product improvement and management.
Individual contributor on the project team in addition to project management responsibilities.
Keep abreast of customer needs and new competitive products, assessing the related impact on company projects/products development plans.
Identify, select, and implement new development, component, manufacturing and/or testing technologies.
Maintain technical relationships with key suppliers, as needed. Provide professional technical support to internal departments, sales and marketing teams worldwide, and customers as needed.

Education & Experience

MS or Ph. D in Optics, Optical Engineering, Opto-mechanical instrumentation. Advanced education qualifications would be a plus. Candidates with suitable hands-on experience with a BS degree will be considered in exceptional circumstances.
3+ years’ experience in design, simulation, testing, and inspection of fiber optics, optical imaging systems, laser, illumination or other optical systems.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in optical design and simulations for fiber optics, Si-Photonics, laser, life science, LiDAR, machine vision and other related industries.
Experienced in working with customers and engineering team to effectively and successfully bring optical products through product life cycle from prototyping to volume production.

Skills

Strong foundation in optics, physics, fiber optics, optical networks system.
Proficient in using optical design tools – e.g. OptiStudio, Code-V etc. to do Optical system design, simulations, optimization, tolerance analysis.
Hands-on experiences in optical design for industries within semiconductors, fiber optics, machine vision, and laser. Experience of Co-package optical design/architecture and Si-Photonics is preferable.
Knowledgeable and experienced with precision mechanical components and manufacturing, materials for fiber optical modules and assemblies.
Able to utilize various equipment and to develop test plans for optical devices and optical components, assemblies and systems for engineering and production.
Demonstrate ability to DfX, DfM and to solve complex issues in optical design and opto-mechanical product development.
Preferred experience of working in a fast paced optical or Si-photonics manufacturing environment, especially dealing with multiple projects of optical and opto-mechanical assemblies.
Be flexible and work efficiently in a multi-site, cross-organizational, cross-cultural, global team environment
Leadership and the ability to work highly independently with minimal guidance from supervisors on specific tasks
The ability to work and deliver on aggressive schedules.

Able to develop long-term plans, programs and goals, to evaluate work accomplishments and provide effective feedback.
Able to learn, share, work with, and interpret software and test equipment based on requirements.
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of evaluation methods through product development.
Good independent planning skills to successfully complete multiple and cross-functional projects.
Creative, analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Capability to teamwork and collaborate among different functions.
Capable in technical communication and being able to express effectively to manufacturing personnel.
Ability to work in cross-organization, cross-culture, and global team environment.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Working Conditions

on-site

Physical 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 or interact with colleagues.

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 [email protected].

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ABOUT US

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.

JOB INFO

Job Identification

2012269

Posting Date

05/20/2026, 10:48 AM

Degree Level

Master's Degree

Job Schedule

Full time

Locations

48800 Milmont Drive, Fremont, CA, 94538, US

(On-site)

Pay Scale

$100,625 - $ 172,250 per Year

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optical engineer jobs in san jose, ca

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Lead Sysdtem Application Engineer (Optical)

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