Vice President of Engineering – Optical Circuit Switch (OCS)

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Define and drive the OCS technology and product roadmap
Lead system-level design of large-scale optical fabrics
Build and lead a multi-disciplinary engineering organization in different countries and different locations.
Deliver OCS platforms from concept to production
Engage with hyperscale customers and ecosystem partners
Drive innovation and IP strategy
Ensure manufacturing scalability and operational excellence

Education & Experience

• Build and lead a world-class multi-disciplinary engineering organization across:
• Photonics / optical design
• ASIC / control electronics
• Firmware and system software
• Mechanical and packaging engineering
• Deliver OCS platforms from concept through prototype qualification and high-volume production.
• Establish best practices in design for manufacturability (DFM) test and reliability engineering.
• Foster a culture of innovation and execution.

Skills

Engineering Execution

• Build and lead a world-class multi-disciplinary engineering organization across:
• Photonics / optical design
• ASIC / control electronics
• Firmware and system software
• Mechanical and packaging engineering
• Deliver OCS platforms from concept through prototype qualification and high-volume production.
• Establish best practices in design for manufacturability (DFM) test and reliability engineering.
• Foster a culture of innovation and execution.

Customer & Ecosystem Engagement

• Serve as the primary technical executive interface to hyperscale customers (e.g. cloud and AI infrastructure providers).
• Translate system-level requirements (e.g. topology bandwidth scaling reconfiguration time) into product specifications.
• Collaborate with partners across the ecosystem (optics fiber packaging and system vendors).

Innovation & Differentiation

• Drive innovation in:
  • High-radix and high density OCS architectures
  • Low-loss optical paths and packaging
  • Fast and scalable switching control planes
• Build and manage IP strategy and patent portfolio in optical switching technologies.

Physical Requirements

• Minimal physical activity: There is little to no need for heavy lifting prolonged standing or manual labor.
• Computer use: Frequent use of a computer keyboard and mouse for communication project management and collaboration tools.
• Travel: Some travel may be required for client meetings conferences or site visits but this is not a core part of the job.

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 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys 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.