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Laser Engineer Jobs in Union City, CA

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Santa Clara, CA30+ days ago

$110,000–$151,000

Halo’s laser-based technology eliminates this waste, delivering improvements in both material cost and performance, while enabling manufacturing advancements in a diverse set of high-growth applications markets, including the automotive, grid infrastructure, telecommunications, and power electronics sectors. The ideal candidate is a recent PhD or an BS / MS with 1-5 years of industrial work experience in Physics, Applied Physics, Laser Optics, Mechanical Engineering, or Material Science focusing on the development and optimization of laser based / assisted processes in material processing or micromachining.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Our advanced optical, mechanical, electrical, and software design capabilities support the evolving needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks across telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenters, artificial intelligence, and supercomputing. Develop and maintain test methods for LIV, wavelength/spectrum, kink detection, RIN PSD, far-field divergence, and back-reflection sensitivity across temperature for III-V edge-emitter lasers (EEL), as well as in fiber-coupled packages.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Our advanced optical, mechanical, electrical, and software design capabilities support the evolving needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks across telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenters, artificial intelligence, and supercomputing. The position requires close collaboration with R&D and product design teams, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to ensure laser components meet stringent optical, mechanical, and Telcordia reliability requirements.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry, delivering high-performance, field-proven optical solutions spanning components, modules, and fully integrated line cards. The position requires close collaboration with R&D and product design teams, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to ensure laser components meet stringent optical, mechanical, and Telcordia reliability requirements.

San Jose, CA7 days ago

$41,000–$58,000 Per Year

The company offers free online tools such as the Stackup Designer, Impedance Calculator, Material Selector, and BOM and DFM Checkers, along with technical blogs, webinars, design guides, and its SierraConnect community forum. With over 35 years of experience, Sierra provides a seamless, end-to-end PCB solution-from design and fabrication to assembly andtesting-all under one roof at its state-of-the-art facilities in Sunnyvale, California.

Santa Clara, CA30+ days ago

Founded in 2014 and supported by significant funding as of 2024, we're focused on creating efficient solutions that dramatically reduce waste and improve material performance across various sectors such as automotive, telecommunications, and power electronics. The primary deliverables/responsibilities of the position include: Build, align and operate prototype assemblies for laser processing, laser & optical component characterization, and wafer/ingot inspection.

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Pleasanton, CA4 days ago

$10,000–$150,000

Your work will primarily focus on architecting the transition of high-precision frequency combs and ultra-low-noise systems from traditional discrete components to advanced Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) platforms. By combining hands-on benchtop metrology with sophisticated chip-level simulation, you will drive the innovation of laser architectures for next-generation quantum timing, atomic clocks, and inertial sensors.

San Jose, CA30+ days ago

$25–$30 Per Hour

7 Metals Manufacturing is a precision sheet metal fabrication company serving high-tech and semiconductor customers. We are seeking an experienced CNC Laser Operator with a strong background in sheet metal fabrication.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

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's broad portfolio of InP components includes application-specific Fabry-Pérot lasers, directly modulated lasers (DMLs), and tunable lasers.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

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. This design provides our customers with the most advanced, robust, and cost-competitive laser devices for their 800G and next-gen 1.6T datacom transceiver designs.

Sunnyvale, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in [Large-Port-Count Optical Networking Equipment testing and data analysis], work alongside industry professionals, and contribute to meaningful projects that support our team and company objectives. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in [Large-Port-Count Optical Networking Equipment testing and data analysis], work alongside industry professionals, and contribute to meaningful projects that support our team and company objectives.

Santa Clara, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

As a critical member of an innovation driven team of engineers and scientists, you will be responsible for directly interfacing with our customers, researching, designing, developing, testing, and qualifying optical systems and opto-mechanical assemblies. 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.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Principal, Field Applications Engineer position to provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support to major customers in the San Francisco Bay Area, primarily for networking products (optical transceivers and active optical cables). - Provide application, test, and quality support for key customers in the SF Bay Area for Coherent's optical communications products, primarily optical transceivers/transponders/active optical cables for fiber optic networking.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

The Principal Reliability Engineering role is pivotal in this process, focusing on design for reliability, qualification testing, and ensuring the long-term reliability of leading-edge optoelectronic and silicon photonic components in a highly complex, dynamic R&D setting. The Principal Reliability Engineering role is pivotal in this process, focusing on lifetime modelling, qualification testing, and ensuring the long-term reliability of leading-edge optoelectronic and silicon photonic components in a highly complex, dynamic R&D setting.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

A successful candidate will be able to independently characterize PICs using common laboratory equipment such as fibers, lasers, detectors, DC probes, and source-meter units and be able to effectively communicate key results and issues to stakeholders. Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Testing Engineer with extensive hands-on laboratory experience to lead the testing and performance characterization of our in-house developed silicon photonic integrated circuits (PICs).

Santa Clara, CA11 days ago

Mechanical Engineer, Early Research and Development Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end design, development, integration, and testing of mechanical sub-systems, including electro-mechanical, pneumatic, thermal, and fluidic components for next-generation sequencing platforms. This hands-on role will focus on solving complex mechanical challenges related to electro-mechanical, pneumatic, thermal, and fluidic systems while contributing to highly integrated sequencing and automation platforms in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Santa Clara, California18 days ago

In addition to metrology and inspection support, this role is responsible for modernizing engineering workflows, replacing manual and highly technical engineering tools with intuitive, user‑friendly software that enables non‑programmers to perform critical tasks reliably and consistently. The engineer will work closely with metrology engineers, manufacturing engineers, and hardware designers to interface with custom instrumentation, cameras, microcontrollers, CNC equipment, and legacy systems.

Palo Alto, California23 days ago

$186,000–$232,000 Per Year

SF, CA30+ days ago

$85–$110 Per Hour

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; This description reflects managements assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Saratech will not pay a placement fee or any other fees to any third-party agency, firm, or recruiter who is not specifically retained with a signed fee agreement by Saratech Human Resources to conduct a candidate search.

San Jose, CA30+ days ago

$138,000–$206,000 Per Year

We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support. Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and virtual vet care for your fur babies.

Pleasanton, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

As a close-knit organization, we offer a collaborative environment where employees gain exposure to multiple aspects of the business, enjoy significant responsibility, and have opportunities for continuous learning and growth. Education (preferred but not required):Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Optical Science, or Laser Technology.

Santa Clara, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. The Senior Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for technical support to the contract manufacturers and component suppliers on the implementation and validation of manufacturing lines for Shockwave products.

Santa Clara, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

The Principal R&D Software Engineer will lead technical development of innovative electronic systems to treat peripheral and heart valve diseases, will participate on multiple cross-functional development teams that manage projects from concept through commercialization, and will perform and support a variety of development and engineering activities with primary focus on analog high-voltage circuit design and development. San Francisco, California, United States of America, San Jose, California, United States of America, Santa Clara, California, United States of America, South San Francisco, California, United States of America.

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San Francisco, CA2 days ago

Full-time

10+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer in a high-tech hardware industry (e.g., sensors, optical components, automotive electronics, complex electromechanical devices). The Quality Engineer will be a key contributor to Ouster's mission by driving world-class quality throughout the entire product lifecycle of our cutting-edge lidar sensors, from initial design to mass production and customer use.

Santa Clara, CA26 days ago

$110,000–$130,000

Halo’s laser-based technology eliminates this waste from the silicon carbide (SiC) substrate manufacturing process, delivering improvements in both material cost and performance, while enabling accelerated growth for a diverse set of high-growth application markets, including the electric vehicle, grid infrastructure, industrial HVAC and other high-voltage power electronics sectors. As Halo transitions from R&D to high-volume manufacturing, we are seeking a Machine Control Software Engineer to support the development, integration, and maintenance of equipment control systems for our semiconductor production tools.

Santa Clara, CA12 days ago

Halo’s laser-based technology eliminates this waste from the silicon carbide (SiC) substrate manufacturing process, delivering improvements in both material cost and performance, while enabling accelerated growth for a diverse set of high-growth application markets, including the electric vehicle, grid infrastructure, industrial HVAC and other high-voltage power electronics sectors. Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering teams to drive end-to-end system integration, influencing design decisions and resolving complex technical challenges.

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Santa Clara, CA3 days ago

We are looking for a Machine Learning Operations Intern to support data preparation, labeling, training workflows, and validation processes for machine learning systems. Our laser-based technology eliminates waste, improves material cost and performance, and drives advancements in high-growth markets like automotive, telecommunications, and power electronics.

Santa Clara, CA30+ days ago

$140,000–$160,000

Halo’s laser-based technology eliminates this waste from the silicon carbide (SiC) substrate manufacturing process, delivering improvements in both material cost and performance, while enabling accelerated growth for a diverse set of high-growth application markets, including the electric vehicle, grid infrastructure, industrial HVAC and other high-voltage power electronics sectors. The evolution of Halo’s technology and equipment, growing from an R&D focus to a production manufacturing environment, has triggered the need for an experienced Machine Control Software Engineer who can lead the design, development, and deployment of the company’s production line equipment control and automation strategy.

Concord, California24 days ago

$130,000–$150,000 Per Year

Proven hands-on experience with AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cloude Code, Cursor, or similar) and demonstrated ability to integrate them into daily development workflows to improve productivity, code quality, and delivery velocity. The Senior Software Engineer role assumes code responsibility for new and existing DSM/ECM projects through the creation of plugins, web applications, and custom applications on top of the proprietary platform.

Santa Clara, CA30+ days ago

Develop and execute detailed hardware test procedures from subsystem acceptance tests to system-level validation ensuring performance meets design and reliability requirements. Responsibilities:Perform hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis across predominantly Mechanical, but also Electrical and Controls domains.

Santa Clara, CA30+ days ago

$120,000–$155,000
Full-time

Our technology is used to process advanced materials such as silicon carbide and other semiconductor substrates that are essential for high-performance electronics used in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, telecommunications, and next-generation power infrastructure. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

Santa Clara, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

QualificationsGraduate degree in Robotics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc., or equivalent research experience. Our commitment to delivering unparalleled service to clients, fostering employee growth, and building enduring partnerships sets us apart.

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San Carlos, CA2 days ago

$150,000–$200,000 Per Year

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. Support environmental testing and validation, including thermal-vacuum, vibration, and electromagnetic interference tests to ensure space-qualification of electrical subsystems.

Santa Clara, CA30+ days ago

$100,000–$120,000

Occasionally kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, write by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds. · Building Systems Maintenance: Perform as well as oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, including HVAC, lighting, and fire protection.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Our advanced optical, mechanical, electrical, and software design capabilities support the evolving needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks across telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenters, artificial intelligence, and supercomputing. The Photonics Characterization Engineer will build physics-based and data-driven models to explain kink behavior, noise, wavelength locking, thermal effects, and coupling sensitivity to supports design improvements and risk reduction.

Pleasanton, CA30+ days ago

$110,000–$135,000

This is a highly cross-functional, hands-on role where you will work closely with physicists, optical engineers, and hardware teams to help turn cutting-edge lab systems into robust, manufacturable products. Our team of engineers, scientists, software developers, and operations professionals works together to solve complex challenges and turn bold ideas into real-world solutions.

Campbell, CA30 days ago

Full-time

Use advanced expertise to work directly with customer representatives, marketing, physicians, pre-clinical engineering, and regulatory affairs to understand user interactions, identify product opportunities, and develop comprehensive product requirements. Ability to be self-directed with minimal direction and supervision and take initiative to discern from multiple priorities when guiding a technical project team toward efficient solutions and opportunities; ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Castilian Dr Office, CA30+ days ago

$110,000–$130,000 Per Year

The candidate will be part of the Advanced Development Group, the group which is at the heart of the research and development of novel semiconductor devices at the core of Kyocera SLD Laser’s state-of-the-art products, working closely with other R&D technicians, engineers and scientists, contributing substantially for the design and optimization of our devices. The candidate will possess the skills described in this opportunity, including familiarity with device physics, opto-mechanical and opto-electronic systems, testing software and equipment, as well as excellent organizational and communication skills, attention to detail and eagerness to be a team player.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

SLD Laser, a world leader in commercialization of gallium nitride (GaN) based laser light sources, was acquired by KYOCERA Corporation and has commenced operations as a wholly owned subsidiary and group company of KYOCERA Corporation under the name KYOCERA SLD Laser, Inc. (KSLD). KSLD’s high luminance LaserLightTM sources are utilized in a myriad of applications including automotive & mobility, specialty & portable lighting, entertainment & outdoor, projection & AR/VR displays, biomedical instrumentation & therapeutics, and industrial imaging & material processing.

San Jose, California30+ days ago

Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, silicon photonics, optics, and SoC teams to align on product roadmaps, perform risk assessments and drive continuous improvements in yield, cost, and scalability for AI hardware. Hands-on experience with high-speed test equipment such as bit error rate testers, digital communication analyzers, real-time oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, and arbitrary waveform generators.

Fremont, CA30+ days ago

$157,000–$185,000 Per Year

Santa Clara, California30+ days ago

The selected candidate will have opportunities to research new technology, transform concepts and strategies into structured projects, and make key technical decisions to drive customer success through product development. We are a world leader in the design and manufacture of laser interferometry systems, precision optical components, complex monolithic optics (CMOs), and advanced electronic measurement solutions.

San Mateo, CA30+ days ago

$295,250–$345,040 Per Year

Aligned and partnering with product teams, we use this toolbelt to discover new opportunities, influence and shape the product roadmap and prioritization, build safety products, and measure the impact on our community of users and developers. Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators.

San Mateo, CA30+ days ago

$195,780–$242,100 Per Year

Develop cutting-edge defenses against complex fraud and identity spoofing, such as deepfake detection and facial representation systems, utilizing modern architectures like Vision-Language Models (VLMs) and multimodal learning. Aligned and partnering with product teams, we use this toolbelt to discover new opportunities, influence and shape the product roadmap and prioritization, build safety products, and measure the impact on our community of users and developers.

Londonderry, New Hampshire24 days ago

$28.50–$47.49 Per Hour

As a Shop Technician in our Earthmoving Division, you’ll work on a wide range of Caterpillar and allied equipment: Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems. Milton CAT is the exclusive Caterpillar dealer across the Northeast, supporting construction, power generation, and industrial customers.

Santa Clara, CA26 days ago

$115,000–$140,000

The ideal candidate will have broad experience applying solid electrical engineering principles to equipment design and enjoy the opportunity to participate in the engineering process from definition through production. Halo Industries, Inc., a pioneer in manufacturing innovation with light-based technologies, seeks a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team.

Santa Clara, CA15 days ago

Halo Industries, Inc., a pioneer in manufacturing innovation with light-based technologies, seeks a highly skilled Senior Staff Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have broad experience applying solid electrical engineering principles to equipment design and enjoy the opportunity to participate in the engineering process from definition through production.

Santa Clara, CA26 days ago

$115,000–$140,000

This role is at the intersection of design and manufacturing and therefore involves collaboration with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to identify potential issues, develop solutions, and implement processes for a smooth New Product Introduction (NPI). NPI Systems Electrical Engineer will operate in a fast-paced, startup-like environment where machine designs are still maturing, as we transition new product designs from the development phase to pilot manufacturing.

Santa Clara, CA30+ days ago

$115,000–$130,000

Design, build, and test high-precision electro-mechanical R&D and production manufacturing equipment and tooling, starting from initial process conceptualization through to production deployment on factory floors . Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of professional experience (or M.S. / Doctorate and 3+ years of professional experience) in mechanical design engineering, Proficiency in CAD modeling (preferably Solidworks) .

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Laser Engineer Jobs in Union City, CA

Laser Process / Applications Engineer Halo Industries, Inc.

Laser Test Engineer - Optical Solutions Molex

Laser Principal Packaging Engineer - Optical Solutions R&D Molex

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Optics & Laser Engineering Intern Halo Industries, Inc.

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Lead Design Engineer Coherent Corp.

Intern – Test Engineer Coherent Corp.

Senior Principal Optical Engineer Coherent Corp.

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Lead Test Engineer Coherent Corp.

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Staff LiDAR System Engineer Rivian

Mechanical Engineer Saratech

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Sr Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer - Shockwave Johnson and Johnson

Principal R&D Software Engineer - Shockwave Johnson and Johnson

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Principal Software Engineer Halo Industries, Inc.

Software Engineer Intern - Machine Learning Workflow Halo Industries, Inc.

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Senior Mechanical Engineer Halo Industries, Inc.

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