Senior Manager. Engineering

This position is a high level Senior Manager role in technology development, product development, and business development. This position is for a laser physicist or crystal materials engineer to lead projects for the development of high power laser components for lasers systems, and other crystal based products. The senior manager will be able to influence others in a desired direction using goals, training, standards/rules, recognition, coaching, assistance, initiative, self-control, honesty, and priority setting to achieve business results. He or she will be capable of delegating and will optimize the efficiency of an individual or group while maintaining personal control and a balanced approach. As a manager and department head, this position is expected to recognize performance strengths and limitations of subordinates and effectively coach and mentor them to achieve their maximum potential.

Skills

• Build efficient and globally located cross functional teams
• Mentor direct reports
• Competency with laser components including NLO crystals, optics, EOM, AOM, and laser design
• Proven leadership experience and in 1 or more of these disciplines:
  • Crystal and non-crystalline materials
  • Nonlinear Optics and/or
  • Laser Metrology
• Significant experience with fast paced project management and product development teams 
• Expert knowledge of mechanical, electrical, optical, and/or software engineering
• Working knowledge of project management software tools (MS Project and Sharepoint) and PDM systems
• Management and design leadership experience in new product development
• Proven examples of innovation

Key responsibilities include

• Manage customer project-driven laser systems and components
• Direct (manage, mentor, train, review) staff and their engineering development teams 
• Support staffing of customer project teams and project managers
• Maintain design standards, facilities (labs and work stations), design tools (software/hardware), and operating procedures for the Engineering function
• Support the engineering managers in managing and planning engineering department spending
• Nurture global intracompany technology partnerships and collaborative product innovation by direct interactions with customers
• Contribute to product designs as a senior technologist
• Manage engineering budgets and ownership of overall R&D finances

EDUCATION AND WORK EXP:

• Master’s degree in physics and / or material science, PhD preferred 
• Typically 12+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Additionally, requires 7+ years managerial/leadership experience

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.