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Coherent Corp. · 20 hours ago

Laser R&D Manager

positionBloomfield, CT
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$118K/yr - $177K/yr
date10+ years exp

Coherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. The Laser R&D Manager will manage a team of scientists and engineers focused on advanced research projects and new laser designs, ensuring successful transitions from core technologies to new product development.

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Responsibilities

Manage a team of 8-12 scientists & engineers implementing advanced research projects and designing new lasers
Effectively allocate the time of engineering resources between advanced technology projects and new product engineering activities
In collaboration with the Engineering Director, further the CO 2 Lasers Technology Roadmap, through implementation of basic research/technology projects
Support of NPI projects as they move through the early stages of the development cycle through R&D team leadership. The goal is to ensure a smooth transition from core technologies to new product initiation and concept development
Ensure the team provides proper documentation of all technology development programs
Collaborate with a larger team of optical, electronic, software, reliability, applications, marketing and research managers and professionals to tackle cross-functional challenges
Provide the second level of engineering response to production issues that cannot be managed by the product engineering staff, by effectively allocating engineering resources
Coach the team to provide rigorous basic problem solving support based on knowledge of the core science and technology of the system
Identify opportunities and establish projects to improve product quality based on outstanding core science issues
Effectively mentor and grow scientists and engineers on the team to become future technical and people leaders in the organization

Qualification

CO2 laser experienceLaser product developmentR&D program managementMentoring junior scientistsLean manufacturing6-Sigma principlesProblem-solving abilitiesProject management skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Ph.D. degree in physics, materials science & engineering, electrical engineering, optical science & engineering, applied physics, or related fields
>10 years of R&D program or people management experience
Experience managing R&D teams or managing medium to large scale R&D/engineering programs
Mind-set to constantly pursue the basic understanding or root cause of problems and to continually improve products and processes
Proven problem-solving abilities (technical & non-technical), utilizing both creativity and fundamental analytical skills
Personal time management, project management, and organizational skills
Ability to create and clearly articulate work plans, schedules, and resource requirements
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with perspective and comfort in dealing with the big picture and business view of both project and the relationship with others
Ability to specify budgets, work scope, and allocate resources
Responsive and reliable - Can be counted on by others
Identifies creative solutions/approaches to problems/projects

Preferred

CO2 laser experience
Laser science and/or product development experience
Experience with laser product development
Working knowledge of core laser science/engineering technical literature, and laser technology research and industry trends
Experience in mentoring and coaching junior scientists & engineers
Knowledge of lean manufacturing, 6-Sigma, and reliability principles

Benefits

Competitive compensation program
Comprehensive career development platform

Company

Coherent Corp.

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Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems.
dateFounded in 1971
location
Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.coherent.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Coherent Corp. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (16)
2022 (6)
2021 (7)
2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.44B
Key Investors
JP Morgan Chase
2025-09-26Post Ipo Debt· $3.03B
2021-05-07Post Ipo Equity· $410M
1987-10-09IPO

Leadership Team

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Sherri Luther
CFO and Treasurer
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Giovanni Barbarossa
Chief Strategy Officer & President Materials Segment
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