Coherent Corp.

Procurement

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for local, regional, and global procurement and transactional purchasing across assigned segments
• Serve as the primary procurement business relationship manager to segment presidents, business unit leaders, functional GMs, finance leadership, and corporate executives, ensuring alignment, engagement, and governance
• Influence long-term enterprise strategy through data-driven insights, executive engagement, and leadership on matters of significant corporate consequence
• Develop, implement, and manage procurement organizational structures, processes, systems, and programs that enable global integration, centralization, scalability, and best-in-class performance
• Direct and control procurement activities through multiple levels of management across regions and business units; allocate resources across divisions to meet enterprise priorities
• Own the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) procurement forecast, coordinating with divisions and regions to define targets, assumptions, and risks
• Develop, track, and report procurement KPIs related to cost savings, supplier reduction, payment terms, compliance, productivity, and value delivery
• Present consolidated procurement performance, insights, and recommendations to senior and executive leadership on a regular cadence
• Lead global supplier and category strategies to deliver best total cost of ownership, ensure continuity of supply, and mitigate supply risk
• Act as Commodity Manager for Rare Earth and Critical Materials, leading end-to-end sourcing strategy and development of supply bases outside China to enhance resilience and compliance

Procurement Director

Engineer

• Architectural Design: Lead the investigation for advanced optical transceiver architectures for next generation high-speed optical communication systems.
• Technology Evaluation: Compare and assess different architectural approaches and laser/modulator technologies to determine the most effective solutions for next-generation optical transceivers.
• Design Optimization: Optimize analog circuit performance, including speed, power efficiency, and noise performance, to meet the stringent requirements of high-speed optical communication.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other engineering teams, including internal IC department, external IC suppliers, internal transceiver business unit, and external customers to gather product requirements and feasibility of integration into the full end system solution.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technological advancements to drive innovation in optical communication solutions.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare detailed design documentation and presentations to communicate design decisions and project status to stakeholders.

Transceiver Development Engineer

Compliance

• Supports insurance of compliance with global environmental regulations including RoHS, REACH, WEEE, Waste Framework Directive (WFD), PFAS, Prop 65, and TSCA.
• Prepare and submit FDA/CDRH reports for new products, product modifications, and manufacturing location changes.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments covering strategic, financial, geopolitical, capacity, logistics, cybersecurity, and regulatory risks.
• Compile, validate, and submit the annual FDA report covering applicable Coherent products worldwide.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to develop and execute risk mitigation and business continuity plans.

Supplier Risk & Regulatory Compliance Coordinator

Product Manager

• Manage P&L and Financial Performance – 60%
• Lead product line strategy in alignment with company vision and growth objectives; drive revenue growth of new and existing products.
• Collaborate across Coherent to drive vertical integration and product offering expansion.
• Develop on an annual basis, product line goals and strategies, based on relevant market and business data. Drive the actions to achieve the annual goals and strategies.
• Review/estimate product line TAM/SAM on an annual basis. Be the resident expert in the competitive landscape and the strengths and weaknesses of the competitors.
• Participate in the 5-year planning process, reviewing and setting revenue and profitability targets.
• Develop long-term roadmaps, balancing current product needs with future market opportunities.
• Create and present business cases for major investments, ensuring alignment with financial and strategic goals.
• Define product requirements and features for the product line, connecting customer needs to competitive advantages.
• Drive product engineering teams to design and develop manufacturable standard and customized products to achieve market share leadership and meet revenue and profit goals.
• Prepare and present revenue and gross margin forecasts and capacity planning.
• Define capacity needs and where necessary, work with Operations on capacity expansion. Provide the business case inputs for any capital expense needs.
• Serve as the executive voice of the product, influencing stakeholders and shaping organizational priorities.
• Mentor and coach Associate and Mid-Level Product Managers, fostering skill development and career progression.
• Continuously evaluate product and portfolio performance using financial metrics (revenue, gross margin) and customer data. This may include defining and driving cost reductions activities.
• Drive executive-level presentations, storytelling, and data-driven decision-making.
• Oversee full product lifecycle management, adapting strategies to evolving markets and technologies.
• Partner with engineering, R&D, marketing, operations, and sales to deliver cohesive and differentiated product offerings.
• Collaborate with R&D to define and develop the next generation of product designs and process capabilities. Manage the investment, including ensuring periodic gate reviews, with reviews of the business case and any changes in the competitive landscape.
• Monitor competitive landscapes and develop mitigation and/or response plans as necessary.
• Define marketing needs and strategies for attainment.
• Responsible for orchestrating product launches or product releases.
• Develop and manage strong business/technical relationships at customers
• Drive sales teams to maximize bookings and revenues for your products
• Review customer requirements and work with Sales/marketing/R&D/Operations teams on winning proposals, including specifications and pricing.
• Provide sales with customer communications messages and strategies relevant to the product line.
• Drive the engineering team to provide customers outstanding technical support, leading to repeat business and new bookings at the expense of our competitors.
• Monitor and coordinate order fulfillment processes to meet cost, lead-time, on-time delivery, volumes, quality and margin objectives. In case of constraints or issues, escalate and drive mitigation actions with other members of the team.
• Drive ongoing cost-reduction activities.

Product Manager – Director

• Design and model backside-emitting VCSEL structures optimized for 1060 nm emission
• Develop and simulate photonic crystal cavity structures to enhance light–graphene interaction
• Collaborate with Graphenea on graphene deposition and doping strategies
• Work with Coherent’s Sherman facility to coordinate deposition, patterning, and etching processes
• Perform electrical efficiency and high-speed modulation testing of graphene-based VCSELs
• Maintain detailed experiment logs, test reports, and contribute to patent filings and publications

Photonics Engineer

• Own the relationships with the Company’s global TP advisors for the annual US and OECD TP studies, local files (where required), competent authority processes, any local audit TP assistance, and the corresponding budget.
• Oversee and/or help prepare transfer pricing documentation for the US and international markets, including assessing the arm's length nature of intercompany charges and other transactions.
• Coordinate and provide advice with business units on any operational-lead changes to supply chain flows.
• Analyze business units financial data, prepare or review calculations and documentation related to transfer pricing in support of tax accounting requirements.
• Oversee or provide any one-time TP adjustments to the business units at year end for the Company, when necessary.
• Prepare or review the headquarters charges and any profit-split calculations for the Company.
• Prepare or review the various components of tax adjustment information for US tax compliance as well as summarizing data associated with BEAT transactions.
• Prepare the annual update to the Master file for the Company.
• Coordinate with the Legal Dept on preparation and/or review intercompany agreements, where necessary.
• Coordinate and provide the Company’s external auditor with any transfer pricing documentation and information requested at year end.
• Partner with and build positive relationships across the business, the finance organization and the different functional teams within the Tax Dept.
• Identify transfer pricing risks and opportunities and provide practical, business-focused solutions.
• Assist with the responses to global tax audits that involve transfer pricing, including collecting necessary data and responding to information requests from tax authorities.
• Provide technical guidance and review work for accuracy and consistency.
• Analyze and document tax planning projects involving transfer pricing, including intercompany pricing reviews, especially focused on intellectual property, intercompany financing, and intercompany services, etc.
• Contribute to talent development, performance evaluations, and training initiatives.

Senior Tax Manager, Transfer Pricing

Engineering Manager

• Lead a team of approximately 2+ Equipment Engineers and several technicians supporting multiple equipment modules (e.g., Ash, PVD, PECVD, etc.)
• Promote a servant leadership culture that values curiosity, mentorship, and joyful engagement over hierarchy or ego.
• Develop and coach engineers and technicians through individual growth plans, performance feedback, and structured training programs.
• Ensure equipment uptime and process stability through structured preventive maintenance, data-driven decision making, and proactive problem solving.
• Drive rapid resolution of tool issues by fostering collaboration between Engineering, Process, Facilities, and Operations teams.
• Develop and manage module-level improvement roadmaps focused on safety, quality, yield, and cost efficiency.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with key vendors and service providers to strengthen technical support and responsiveness.
• Define, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) for tool availability, MTBF, PM compliance, and cost metrics.

Etch & Plasma Equipment Engineering Manager

Software Engineer

• Manage customer project-driven laser systems and components
• Direct (manage, mentor, train, review) staff and their engineering development teams
• Support staffing of customer project teams and project managers
• Maintain design standards, facilities (labs and work stations), design tools (software/hardware), and operating procedures for the Engineering function
• Support the engineering managers in managing and planning engineering department spending
• Nurture global intracompany technology partnerships and collaborative product innovation by direct interactions with customers
• Contribute to product designs as a senior technologist
• Manage global customer project teams when needed

Director of Materials Engineering

Controller

• Act as a key financial partner to the Transceiver business units, supporting all activities related to revenue, margin, operating expenses, capital, and cash flow.
• Support and help with monthly and quarterly accounting processes, including financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities to ensure accuracy, compliance and timely reporting.
• Perform monthly and quarterly expense review, monitor spending trends, and provide financial guidance.
• Partner with operation to review standard cost, manufacturing variances, work orders, and cost allocation.
• Support quarterly forecasts, annual operating plan, and long-range planning activities.
• Analyze key financials drivers including gross margin, ASP, volume, and product mix.
• Collaborate with tax, legal, offshore finance teams, and other functions to align financial operations with business objectives.
• Support and lead ad hoc projects as required by the business user.

Transceiver BU Assistant Controller

Human Resources

• Lead Storytelling & Brand Experience: Craft compelling narratives for Coherent’s Annual Report, ESG Report, social campaigns, Glassdoor, and other internal/external communications.
• Drive Employee Experience Initiatives: Develop and execute programs that increase clarity, connection, purpose, and engagement across the organization.
• Campaign Management & Analytics: Oversee social campaigns across platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and more), measure results, and optimise strategies for maximum impact.
• Strategic Leadership: Partner with executives and cross-functional teams to lead change, build scalable systems, and influence organisational culture.
• Enhance Engagement Programs: Innovate onboarding, development, talent retention, and performance initiatives to strengthen team effectiveness and cultural cohesion.
• Change Agent: Lead large-scale transformation projects with measurable outcomes, building acceptance strategies and sustainability plans

Employee Experience Director

• Define and communicate a long‑term product vision and value proposition for the Cloud segment, aligned with company strategy.
• Manage the product lifecycle from ideation to delivery and sunset, ensuring quality, timeliness, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, such as Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and partners to deliver high-quality products on time.
• Work with Marketing and Sales to develop go-to-market strategies and enablement materials.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis, identifying customer needs and pain points, and translating them into product requirements and features.
• Prioritize features and initiatives using data, customer insight, and business impact.
• Own product financials including forecasting, pricing, and profitability.
• Influence organizational priorities through compelling storytelling and strategic rationale.