Top 114 Optical engineer Jobs in Santa Clara Ca

Principal Reliability and Quality Engineer (Optical Systems)
Coherent Corp. —Sunnyvale, CA
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Analysis skills
- Travel
Optical Transceiver Engineer
Coherent Corp. —Fremont, CA
- Overtime
- CAD
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills
Senior Optical Transceiver Engineer
Coherent Corp. —Fremont, CA
- Overtime
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills
- Laboratory experience
Optical Engineering Technician (DAY SHIFT)
Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company —California
- $28 - $33 an hour
- Contract
- Analysis skills
- Fair chance
- Manufacturing
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Sr. Principal Hardware Architect for Optical Transceivers
Coherent Corp. —Fremont, CA
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Analysis skills
Optical Test Engineer
Mojo Vision —Cupertino, CA
- $141,000 - $211,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Optical Systems Engineer
Project Canary —Hayward, CA
- $160,000 - $190,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Optical Engineer
Picarro, Inc —Santa Clara, CA
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Online Application
- Bachelor of Science
- Laboratory experience
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Optical Engineering Technician
RKI Instruments, Inc. —Union City, CA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
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Principal Optical Engineer
Mojo Vision —Cupertino, CA
- $194,000 - $287,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Optical Engineer
Cowboy Space Corp. —San Carlos, CA
- $120,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- System design
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Optical Test Engineering Lead
Mojo Vision —Cupertino, CA
- $141,000 - $211,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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4d
Optical Manufacturing Engineer
Picarro, Inc —Santa Clara, CA
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Online Application
- Computer literacy
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Principal Field Application Engineer - Optical Connectivity
Semtech —San Jose, CA
- $180,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- 8 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
2d
Applications Engineering Manager- Optical
Teradyne —San Jose, CA
- $171,900 - $275,000 a year
- Master's degree
- 8 years
- Supervising experience
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Optical Engineer
HEADWAY TECHNOLOGIES INC —Milpitas, CA
- $120,819 - $177,765 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Master's degree
- Assembly
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
3d
Optical Design Engineer
Gooch & Housego Pal Alto —Fremont, CA
- $140,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
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Optical Module Product Engineer
Arycs Technologies, Inc. —Los Gatos, CA
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Electro-Optical Technician
Picarro, Inc —Santa Clara, CA
- $55,000 - $75,000 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Organizational skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Principal Reliability and Quality Engineer (Optical Systems)

Coherent Corp. -
Sunnyvale, CA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Manufacturing

Full Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Lead reliability strategy development for new optical product platforms, ensuring robust design and manufacturability from early architecture stages through production ramp.
Collaborate closely with optical designers, mechanical engineers, process engineers, manufacturing teams, and suppliers to identify technical risks and implement mitigation plans to prevent product failures.
Lead root cause investigations and failure analysis activities, leveraging physics-of-failure principles and structured problem-solving techniques (8D, DMAIC, etc.).
Drive quality improvements through process optimization, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, SPC).
Establish and improve quality systems, procedures, and metrics appropriate for a dynamic, startup-oriented environment while maintaining compliance with corporate and industry standards.
Define and execute comprehensive qualification and validation plans to ensure product robustness, lifetime performance, and compliance with internal and customer reliability requirements.
Develop and implement reliability test methodologies including accelerated life testing, environmental stress screening, HALT/HASS, and aging studies.
Analyze reliability data using statistical methods to estimate lifetime performance, failure rates, and confidence levels; clearly communicate findings to technical and executive stakeholders.
Partner with suppliers to evaluate process capability, manufacturing readiness, and long-term reliability risks.
Support production ramp activities, ensuring scalability, yield improvement, and sustained reliability performance.Lead reliability strategy development for new optical product platforms, ensuring robust design and manufacturability from early architecture stages through production ramp.
Collaborate closely with optical designers, mechanical engineers, process engineers, manufacturing teams, and suppliers to identify technical risks and implement mitigation plans to prevent product failures.
Lead root cause investigations and failure analysis activities, leveraging physics-of-failure principles and structured problem-solving techniques (8D, DMAIC, etc.).
Drive quality improvements through process optimization, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, SPC).
Establish and improve quality systems, procedures, and metrics appropriate for a dynamic, startup-oriented environment while maintaining compliance with corporate and industry standards.
Define and execute comprehensive qualification and validation plans to ensure product robustness, lifetime performance, and compliance with internal and customer reliability requirements.
Develop and implement reliability test methodologies including accelerated life testing, environmental stress screening, HALT/HASS, and aging studies.
Analyze reliability data using statistical methods to estimate lifetime performance, failure rates, and confidence levels; clearly communicate findings to technical and executive stakeholders.
Partner with suppliers to evaluate process capability, manufacturing readiness, and long-term reliability risks.
Support production ramp activities, ensuring scalability, yield improvement, and sustained reliability performance.

Education & Experience

B.S, M.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field.

Minimum 10 years of experience in reliability and quality engineering focused on optical systems, photonics devices, or optoelectronic assemblies.
Demonstrated experience supporting products through NPI and high-volume manufacturing environments.
Experience working in fast-paced or startup environments preferred.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of optical systems including lasers, optical switching, transceivers, photonic components, packaging, and opto-mechanical assemblies.
Expertise in reliability statistics, Weibull analysis, accelerated life testing, and physics-of-failure methodologies.
Hands-on experience with failure analysis techniques such as cross-sectioning, SEM, material analysis, and electrical/optical characterization.
Proven track record in process improvement, yield enhancement, and implementation of quality management systems.
Ability to synthesize complex technical data into clear, actionable recommendations for cross-functional teams and leadership.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across global teams and suppliers.
Self-driven, adaptable, and comfortable operating in ambiguous or rapidly evolving environments.

Working Conditions

Office environment with regular interaction in laboratory and manufacturing settings.
Occasional domestic and international travel to suppliers and manufacturing sites may be required.Office environment with regular interaction in laboratory and manufacturing settings.
Occasional domestic and international travel to suppliers and manufacturing sites may be required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in laboratory and manufacturing environments, including extended periods of sitting, standing, and use of standard lab equipment.

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.:

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

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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