Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide.

The Finisar Germany GmbH, a Coherent subsidiary serves multiple businesses within Coherent. One focus area is the development of leading-edge high performance, high capacity optical front-end solutions for long reach optical transmission. A special field is utilizing advanced photonic technologies in support of driving highly integrated coherent products. Another focus area is high speed detectors, scaling up to frequencies of up to 100GHz, utilized in research and test & measurement but more and more in communication applications too. 
 
We owe our worldwide technological leadership to the profound knowledge and experience of our employees. This awareness characterizes our corporate culture - which is open and communicative and ensures trusting cooperation. Each individual contributes to the company's success with his or her knowledge and responsibility. The passion and commitment of our team are the engine of our company!

Deine Aufgaben

• Lead R&D projects for optical sub-assemblies, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Management.
• Define technical requirements and guide optical, opto-mechanical, and photonic design activities.
• Ensure robust, manufacturable solutions in line with DfM, DfT, and quality standards.
• Support prototype builds, validation, and transition to manufacturing (NPI).

Dein Profil

• Master’s degree in Physics, Photonics, Optical Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in optical or optoelectronic component development and technical project leadership.
• Strong knowledge of optics, photonics, optical packaging, or precision assembly.
• Proficiency with project management tools and structured project methodologies.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills; ability to operate in a dynamic environment.
• Preferred: experience in international teams, familiarity with ISO/quality standards, and project management certification.

Was wir bieten

We offer an interesting and diversified opportunity in an internationally minded engineering team of a market-leading high-tech company in the field of high-speed optoelectronic components. You will find a creative and productive work atmosphere in a flexible work environment that shares the desire to succeed and a fascination for technical challenges and technological progress. We provide the following additional benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• 30 vacation days (overtime on top)
• Health benefits package including additional health insurance or fitness program
• Financial support for public transport or parking spot
• Bike lease program
• Bonus and private pension scheme

Kontakt

If you are interested, then please apply using the button below. We are looking forward to hearing from you. Feel free to contact Lisa Weiland at [email protected] for further information.