NPI Program Manager - CO2 Lasers & Systems

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, gravitational wave detection to brain research.

The CO2 Laser business unit is recruiting a Program Manager in 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.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities



* Run advanced laser development programs, delivering desired business outcomes.


* 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, enabling radpid innovation and product release.


* 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 direction to the NPI program(s), and


* Work with the PMO and the program teams to release new products on-time and on-budget.


* 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


* Typically requires a minimum of 9 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 7 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 4 years experience; or equivalent experience.


* Direct experience in engineering program management.
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