Vice President, R&D Engineering

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership for Advanced Transceiver within the Datacenter business group.
• Manage senior engineering leaders, foster a collaborative environment, and set technical direction for the development and implementation of cutting-edge transceiver solutions.
• Partner with customers to identify opportunities and develop concepts through first demonstration, either in Coherent labs or via public demonstrations.
• Build and manage the team required to execute these efforts.
• Collaborate with internal laser, photodiode, integrated circuit, and optical packaging teams and external suppliers, factories and supply chain to define the best development strategy and production strategy for the advanced Transceiver products.
• Work with marketing team and management to define next generation products development roadmap.
• Oversee the Milmont R&D site operations.

Research & Development Management

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of advanced R&D initiatives within the Datacenter business group.
• Manage all phases of advanced R&D projects in the Datacenter group, from planning through delivery.

Compliance and Standards

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Uphold industry standards, best practices, and regulatory compliance in all engineering activities.

Teamwork and Communication

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and open communication across engineering.

Industry Engagement

• Understand and influence the industry direction and trends through interaction with customers, standard bodies, and MSA groups.
• Engage with customers and industry groups to stay current and shape industry trends.

Education & Experience

Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. More than ten years of progressive engineering leadership experience, preferably in advanced research and development or transceivers technology. Demonstrated success in managing large, complex engineering teams and projects. Outstanding strategic thinking, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

Skills

• Deep technical understanding of transceiver technologies, and proven track record of developing advanced concepts for transceivers.
• Deep understanding of customer requirements for both current and future products.
• Ability to engage with laser, detector, integrated circuit, and optical packaging teams both internal to the company and external to the company.
• Creative thinker.

Existing Relationships

Existing relationships with major transceiver customers are a plus. Understanding the competition from China vendors on datacom transceivers is highly desired.

Working Conditions

On site in California. Some work may be done remotely. Some travel may be required.

Physical Requirements

Minimal physical activity: There is little to no need for heavy lifting, prolonged standing, or manual labor. Computer use: Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse for communication, project management, and collaboration tools. Travel: Some travel may be required for client meetings, conferences, or site visits, but this is not a core part of the job.

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): 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

About Us

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!