Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead design authority for specific products (optical amplifiers, optical channel monitors, OTDRs, and Linecards)and strategic customers, with responsibility for the full development cycle - alignment of specifications, customer technical communication, overall product design, integration, qualification, customer validation and approval, transfer to volume manufacturing, and oversight of sustaining engineering (cost reduction, component obsolescence, etc) activities.
• Define product architecture to align with customer requirements.
• Align with product management on key metrics - performance, cost, schedule - for product to achieve market success
• Define work packages and deliverables for optical, hardware, firmware, software designers and manufacturing test engineers to support product design and schedules.
• DFx (x=performance, cost, quality, manufacturability) ownership for the product - compliance to specification, part/supplier selection for cost & risk mitigation, manufacturing margins for high yields and high volume scalability
• Shephard the product through Coherent's stage gate process, taking proactive actions as necessary to maintain committed development schedule. Collaborate closely with Program Manager to identify and mitigate technical risks early in the product design cycle.
• Engage closely with NPI team in Asia to ensure seamless transition of the product from alpha/beta phase to high volume manufacturing.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity within the extended product development team.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 15 years of experience in product development, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex optical subsystem products (Optical Amplifiers, Linecards, OCMs, OTDRs) at scale to Tier 1 customers
• 5+ years of leading multi-function product development teams as design authority, principle engineer or chief engineer, with ultimate responsibility for meeting customer commitments on product performance and spec compliance.
• Deep knowledge of optical networks and systems, applications, technologies, products, and solutions.
• Strong technical background with well-rounded knowledge of optics, electronics, control systems, and embedded firmware.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with customers on technical and programmatic issues.
• Strong organizational, collaborative, and planning skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile, and dynamic environment, perform under stress, and be a team player.

• Adept at assessing and mitigating risks early in development programs.
• Strong interpersonal, teaming, and problem-solving skills.
• Work effectively with other members of Coherent Corp.

• Travel of roughly 10% will be required to R&D sites and customer visits.

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 .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!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.The Director of Product Development will have access to a global resource pool of experienced optical, hardware, and firmware engineers and will quarterback those resources to develop and deliver complex optical subsystem products to customers within our Telecommunications Transport business.