NPI Program Manager CO2 Lasers & Systems

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.

Education & Experience

Desired Qualifications:

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline

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

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.

Skills

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

Working Conditions

Office environment and work in a laboratory are expected

Physical Requirements

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

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.

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