VP of Research and Development - Transport Subsystems

December 5, 2024

🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

Although this job is listed in Pennsylvania, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $213.1k - $298.4k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

👔 Vice President

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Coherent Corp.

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Coherent Corp. is a leading technology company that specializes in developing advanced photonics and laser solutions. The company provides a wide range of products and services, including lasers, optics, and optical systems used in communications, life sciences, industrial processes, electronics, and scientific research. Coherent's innovations are crucial for applications in high-speed datacom networking, 3D sensing, medical devices, aerospace, and semiconductor manufacturing. The company is known for its technological expertise, broad platform offerings, and strong supply chain resilience supporting global advancements.

Lasers • Semiconductors • Laser Systems • Laser Applications • Communication Components

10,000+ employees

Founded 1966

☁️ SaaS

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

📋 Description

• Executing on the Optical Subsystem product development funnel within Telecommunications Transport business. • Leading a team of exceptional engineers (R&D and NPI, located mostly in Shanghai and Fuzhou), with a long and proven track-record of delivering 1) complex high-end optical susbsystem products to Tier 1 customers across the world, 2) strong revenues and 3) strong market share position. • Establishing a small elite team of experienced design authorities, optics/hardware/firmware engineers, and SW architects in North America within the first six months to bolster customer intimacy. • Growing the R&D team and infrastructure in North America within the first year to become largely self-sufficient in developing and delivering optical subsystem products to domestic customers, demonstrating execution velocity and flexibility. • Ensuring resiliency across the global R&D organization, eliminating high-risk dependencies and single points of vulnerability (skillsets, personnel, location). • Aligning with Product Management on Annual Operating Plan and NPI priorities, ensuring all NPI programs are fully resourced and supported to meet committed milestones and deliverables. • Managing quarterly R&D expenses (headcount, material, and contracting services) within approved annual operating plan budget. • Shepharding all NPI programs through Coherent’s stage gate process, taking proactive actions as necessary to maintain committed development schedule. • Mentoring, coaching, and developing the product development team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity

🎯 Requirements

• 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. • 10+ years of diversified leadership, planning, communication, organization, and people motivation. • Experience managing a large global R&D team across multiple sites and timezones. • Strong technical background and ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with customers • Passionate about technology, innovation, and customer satisfaction. • Deep knowledge of optical networks and systems, applications, technologies, and solutions. • Experience in identifying and pipelining advance technology development ahead of product development. • Strong organizational, human resource management, and planning skills. • Experience in identifying and protecting valuable Intellectual Property • Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile, and dynamic environment, perform under stress, and be a team player.