Review and approve technical deliverables to ensure performance, quality, reliability, and safety requirements are met.
Remain close at a technical level to provide credible technical guidance, design review input, and problem-solving support as needed.
Project Management
Lead execution of development projects from concept through design release and transfer to manufacturing.
Develop and manage schedules, priorities, and resource allocation for assigned projects.
Identify technical, schedule, and resource risks and develop mitigation plans.
Ensure projects follow the phase-gate development processes and hold phase-gate reviews for project milestones.
Ensure product deliverables such as design documentation, test results, analyses and outputs are reviewed and recorded.
Support NPI transfer activities to ensure effective handoff of new products to Operations.
Support customer engagement and technical discussions as needed in coordination with the Engineering Director, Product Management, and Sales.
Provide clear and timely program status updates, technical assessments, and risk communication to the engineering management team.
Education & Experience
BS degree required (MS or PhD preferred) in Optical Engineering, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
7–10 years of experience in laser or photonics product development, including hands-on engineering roles.
2–5 years of experience in an engineering leadership role, including direct people management or formal technical team leadership.
Laser system product development experience (free-space and/or fiber-coupled) strongly preferred
Technical Background & Skills
Broad understanding of laser systems, laser diodes, modules, optics, and optical/mechanical integration.
Experience leading multidisciplinary development teams (optical, mechanical, electrical, firmware/software, and test).
Familiarity with system-level architecture, prototype development, and validation testing (including automated instrumentation/laser measurement where applicable).
Working knowledge of laser safety and laboratory best practices.
Strong technical judgment with system-level thinking.
Clear written/verbal communication and comfort translating business needs into executable requirements and engineering plans.
Experience with engineering project management tools/methods (Wrike/Agile/Kanban).
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 talentacquisition@coherent.com.
