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Coherent • Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Role & seniority: Senior Test Architect (experienced role lead)
Stack/tools: Test system architecture; R&D and production test concepts; software support for automated testing; programming in Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or LabVIEW; familiarity with RF test methods a plus
Define overall test strategy and architecture for coherent products
Design scalable test concepts for R&D and production; lead cross-functional technical discussions
Evaluate/optimize test methodologies; drive improvements in test coverage and reliability; support failure analyses
Degree in engineering, physics, optoelectronics, or related field
Several years in test development or test architecture
Strong coherent optical measurement knowledge; analytical and communication skills; fluent English
German language proficiency; RF testing experience; programming proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or LabVIEW
Location & work type: Germany (Finisar Germany GmbH); full-time position within an international engineering team
Company Profile Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at www.coherent.com The Finisar Germany GmbH, a Coherent subsidiary serves multiple businesses within Coherent. One focus area is the development of leading-edge high performance, high capacity optical front-end solutions for long reach optical transmission. A special field is utilizing advanced photonic technologies in support of driving highly integrated coherent products. Another focus area is high speed detectors, scaling up to frequencies of up to 100GHz, utilized in research and test & measurement but more and more in communication applications too. We owe our worldwide technological leadership to the profound knowledge and experience of our employees. This awareness characterizes our corporate culture - which is open and communicative and ensures trusting cooperation. Each individual contributes to the company's success with his or her knowledge and responsibility. The passion and commitment of our team are the engine of our company! Job Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Architect to join our team. This role focuses on test system architecture and optimization for coherent products, leading technical test projects for product development, and supporting both R&D and production teams. Define the overall test strategy and architecture. Design scalable test concepts for R&D and production. Define technical specifications for software development supporting automated testing. Evaluate and optimize test methodologies. Lead cross-functional technical discussions and teams. Support failure analyses related to test methods. Drive continuous improvements in test coverage and reliability. Qualifications Degree in engineering, physics, optoelectronics, or related field. Several years of experience in test development or test architecture. Strong background in coherent optical measurement concepts. Basic programming skills in Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or LabVIEW. Familiarity with RF test methods is a plus. Excellent analytical and communication skills. Strong English skills; German proficiency is a plus. Your Chance