Coherent

Vice President, R&D Engineering

Coherent • $150K — $200K *
Fremont, CA 94536In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Over 10 years of engineering leadership experience in R&D or transceiver technology
  • Proven success managing large, complex engineering teams and projects
  • Strong strategic thinking, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to perform in a fast-paced, innovative environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering and technical leadership for Advanced Transceiver projects
  • Guide projects to ensure alignment with company technology and business goals
  • Collaborate with customers to develop differentiated technology solutions
  • Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of advanced R&D initiatives
  • Set priorities and optimize resource allocation for organizational growth
  • Mentor engineering managers and senior technical staff for innovation and excellence
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment that fosters innovation
  • Opportunities for mentorship and career development
  • Engagement with customers and industry trends
  • Potential for remote work options
  • Minimal physical demands and focus on computer-based tasks
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Engineering and Technical Leadership
    • Provide engineering and technical leadership for the Advanced Transceiver, ensuring alignment with the company's technology roadmap and business objectives.
    • Guide the Advanced Transceiver projects to ensure technical developments support the company's strategic technology and business goals.
  • Customer Collaboration
    • Work with customers to understand how to develop differentiated technology to enable customers' success and Coherent success.
    • Engage with customers to identify needs and guide technology development that drives both customer and company success.


  • 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.


  • Collaboration and Organizational Growth
    • Collaborate with other technical and business leaders to establish priorities, allocate resources, and drive organizational growth.
    • Set priorities and optimize resources in partnership with technical and business leaders to support organizational growth.


  • Mentorship and Innovation
    • Mentor and develop engineering managers and senior technical staff, promoting excellence and innovation.
    • Support and mentor engineering managers and senior staff to foster excellence and innovation.


  • 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 with major transceiver customers a plus.
  • Understand 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.

About Coherent

Coherent, Inc. is a global leader in providing laser-based solutions to a broad range of commercial and scientific research customers. The company designs, manufactures, and markets lasers, laser-based systems, precision optics, and related accessories for a diverse group of customers. Coherent's markets include scientific research, OEM components and instrumentation, microelectronics, materials processing, and life sciences. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications. Coherent was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Learn more about Coherent
Size
5,085 employees
Market Cap
$4.6 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$419.7 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+27.8%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ
COHR
* Ladders Estimates

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