Lead Product Development Engineer - #144591

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated product development engineer to join our team our team focused on high-performance pump lasers for use in optical amplifiers. The successful candidate will be responsible for assigned pump laser products from the definition phase through development to introduction into manufacture and subsequent support.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities .

• Work with product management to define specifications for new products
• Form productive working relationships with the chip development team to define performance and reliability requirements
• Collaborate with design and process engineers to develop products with appropriate consideration of manufacturability and DFX
• Lead the execution of assigned development projects, including planning, priming gate reviews and project tracking
• Work closely with the NPI teams in remote manufacturing locations to ensure products are successfully introduced, meeting committed performance, cost and timelines
• Plan and execute verification and qualification activities
• Provide technical support to the product as required after release
• Analyse product data to resolve issues and generate opportunities for improvement
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Physics, Material Science, or a related field
• 5+ years’ experience optoelectronic product development, including leading projects
• Good knowledge of laser physics and reliability engineering
• Understanding of processes used to manufacture optoelectronic devices
• High proficiency data analysis using JMP or similar with knowledge of design of experiments (DOE)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to interface with customers and work collaboratively in a multi-site environment
• Familiarity with quality management systems (ISO, Six Sigma) is a plus
  
  

Skills & Other Requirements

• Demonstrated problem solving and work prioritisation skills.
• Ability to keep up to date with technology and apply to business strategic plan.
• Ability to achieve results independently or working with others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with end-users, management, and staff.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities involving internal customer requests and demands.
• Ability to excel in a cross-organisational, cross cultural, global team environment.
• Handle special assignments promptly and professionally.
• Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism, and competency.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

This role requires regular travel to manufacturing sites in Asia to ensure successful product development and introduction.

About Us

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.

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