Senior Manager, Laser Development
About The Position
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!
Requirements
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
- 15+ years of experience in semiconductor laser development.
- 5+ years of technical leadership experience.
- Deep understanding of semiconductor laser physics, including DFB lasers, waveguide design, optical confinement, grating design, and device performance optimization.
- Demonstrated ability to develop semiconductor laser products from concept through volume production.
- Strong understanding of the interactions between device design, epitaxy, wafer fabrication, assembly, reliability, and manufacturing.
- Experience with device modeling and simulation tools (e.g., Ansys, Crosslight, FIMMWAVE, Lumerical, or equivalent).
- Proven ability to make sound technical decisions in situations with incomplete information and competing priorities.
- Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional development programs involving multiple engineering disciplines and sites.
- Ability to effectively mentor engineers and develop technical talent.
- Experience interacting directly with strategic customers and translating customer requirements into product specifications and development plans.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and executive audiences.
- Ability to balance long-term technology development with short-term business and customer needs.
- Demonstrated ownership, urgency, and execution in a fast-paced product development environment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior people-management experience is desirable but not required. Candidates with exceptional technical leadership experience and demonstrated ability to develop engineers will also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of next-generation InP-based semiconductor laser products for data communication applications.
- Provide technical leadership for laser architecture, device design, and performance optimization.
- Drive product development programs from concept through qualification and production release.
- Lead cross-functional development efforts involving epitaxy, wafer fabrication, assembly, characterization, reliability, and manufacturing.
- Interface directly with customers to understand requirements, communicate technical progress, and influence product roadmaps.
- Collaborate with external partners, foundries, contractors, and suppliers to accelerate development activities.
- Mentor engineers and help develop future technical leaders within the organization.
- Support technology roadmap development, strategic planning, and technical decision-making.
- Drive execution of multiple development programs simultaneously while balancing technical risk, schedule, resources, and customer commitments.
- Depending on organizational needs, directly manage engineers and provide leadership in hiring, performance management, career development, and organizational growth.
Benefits
- competitive compensation program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
