Senior Manager, Laser Development

Coherent•Fremont, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.