Vice President, R&D Engineering

Primary Duties & Responsibilities


* Engineering and Technical Leadership
+ Provide engineering and technical leadership for the Advanced Transceiver, ensuring alignment with the company's technology roadmap and business objectives.
+ Guide the Advanced Transceiver projects to ensure technical developments support the company's strategic technology and business goals.


* Customer Collaboration
+ Work with customers to understand how to develop differentiated technology to enable customers' success and Coherent success.
+ Engage with customers to identify needs and guide technology development that drives both customer and company success.



* Research & Development Management
+ Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of advanced R&D initiatives within the Datacenter business group.
+ Manage all phases of advanced R&D projects in the Datacenter group, from planning through delivery.



* Collaboration and Organizational Growth
+ Collaborate with other technical and business leaders to establish priorities, allocate resources, and drive organizational growth.
+ Set priorities and optimize resources in partnership with technical and business leaders to support organizational growth.



* Mentorship and Innovation
+ Mentor and develop engineering managers and senior technical staff, promoting excellence and innovation.
+ Support and mentor engineering managers and senior staff to foster excellence and innovation.



* Compliance and Standards
+ Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
+ Uphold industry standards, best practices, and regulatory compliance in all engineering activities.


* Teamwork and Communication
+ Foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and open communication across engineering.



* Industry Engagement
+ Understand and influence the industry direction and trends through interaction with customers, standard bodies, and MSA groups.
+ Engage with customers and industry groups to stay current and shape industry trends.

Education & Experience


* Master's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.


* More than ten years of progressive engineering leadership experience, preferably in advanced research and development or transceivers technology.


* Demonstrated success in managing large, complex engineering teams and projects.


* Outstanding strategic thinking, communication, and organizational skills.


* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

Skills


* Deep technical understanding of transceiver technologies, and proven track record of developing advanced concepts for transceivers.

Deep understanding of customer requirements for both current and future products.


* Ability to engage with laser, detector, ...