NPI Program Manager – CO2 Lasers & Systems at Coherent Corp. in Bloomfield, Connecticut

Job Description:

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Run advanced laser development programs
• Provide updates to NPI processes, checklists and templates, and implement across the business, working with the Director of Engineering and the management teams across the business.
• Collaborate with our customers to ensure alignment of requirements and actions, also work closely with product managers and service to support the resolution of product performance issues at customer sites.
• Collaborate with our purchasing, planning, marketing, Engineering, service, quality and reliability, and executive teams to ensure that our entire organization is positioned to support the NPI program(s) being executed
• Engage with our R&D and Executive teams to align our activities with the larger product and technology roadmaps
• Synthesize product and technology requirements from marketing and customer inputs through design trades, analysis, and laboratory verification
• Manage the design trades between various technical and non-technical requirements to provide to the NPI program(s).
• Collaborate closely with our team of optical, electronic, software, reliability, applications, marketing and research teams to breathe life into emerging advanced technologies and products.
• Guide development of verification and test plans tied to product requirements, risks, and theory of operations for specific NPI program(s).
• Guide NPI teams in performing product testing to verify the functionality and specifications of Coherent's products under development, and contribute to technical work in the lab.
• Help drive the development of the required advanced laser technologies.
• This role is expected to also lead at least one active program.

Desired Qualifications:

Ph.D. in systems engineering, physics, applied physics, optics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, materials engineering, or related discipline. Formal Technical Management training is a plus.

• Experience with industrial lasers, either in developing such lasers, or as an integrator or user of industrial lasers
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, issues and tasks in a dynamic, concurrent, cross-functional environment
• Experience in leading large, technical component or systems-level projects
• Personal time management, project management, and organizational skills
• Ability to create and clearly articulate work plans, schedules, and resource requirements
• Lifelong learner with strong problem-solving skills, thrives in dynamic business environments
• Experience developing automated laser processes, advanced lasers, semiconductor metrology, or process equipment is a plus
• Experience in developing tools for the semiconductor wafer manufacturing industry is a plus.

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Direct experience in engineering program management.
• At least 3-5 years' experience working in laser systems engineering or equivalent, managing product development or R&D programs.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Leadership and decision making
• Knowledge of systems engineering related software tools a plus
• Hands-on building and testing of lasers and/or electro-opto-mechanical sub-systems
• Attention to detail

• Office environment and work in a laboratory are expected

• Work in a laser laboratory with potential occasional lifting of heavy equipment or parts.

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.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com .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!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.Coherent is a world leader of lasers and laser-based technology for materials processing, microelectronics, scientific, life sciences and medical customers. The light we deliver touches almost every aspect of human life-vision correction to cell analysis, the most advanced semiconductor devices, precision welding to 3-D metal printing, gravity wave detection to brain research. The CO2 Laser business unit is recruiting a Program Manager for our New Program Introduction (NPI) Office to drive business-critical development programs in major emerging markets with state-of-the-art laser technologies. The individual assuming this role will drive NPI programs for seamless transition from early-stage ideas through to product release, implementing the latest tools and processes for efficient program execution. This Program Manager is also required to have a strong understanding of laser physics and engineering technologies.