Coherent Corp.

Principal Engineer,Project Management, Transmission

Coherent Corp.  •  Shanghai, CN (Onsite)  •  17 days ago
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Job Description

Qualification & Requirements

Education:

  • B.S degree or above in electronics engineering, telecommunication or relevant.

Experience:

  • 3–5 years PM experience in optical transceivers or relevant; preferred: 400G/800G data communication or coherent modules.
  • Proven full product life cycle experience (successful R&D-to-post-maintenance module project).
  • Project experience on the products with hardware and firmware development is plus
  • BOM and material delivery coordination experience.
  • Cross-functional team management; conflict resolution and goal-driven.

Special Skills:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Project, Jira (plan development, progress tracking, reporting).
  • Excellent communication: engage teams/suppliers/demand side and resolve conflicts.
  • Preferred: Excel VBA/Python; AI tool experience a plus.
  • Strong cost/quality awareness; develop control plans.
  • Strong execution/resilience; managing parallel tasks and emergencies.
  • Detail-oriented (avoid planning/execution errors).
  • Strong English (technical document reading; international communication a plus).

Competencies:

Individual Contributors


Adaptability, Innovation, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement, Reliable and Dependable, Results Oriented, Work Standards/Quality/Details Job Element
Wt % Specific Duty

1) Work on New Product Initiatives


80%

  1. Develop project plans (milestones, resources, risk control); track progress and resolve deviations.
  2. Coordinate cross-functional teams, resolve bottlenecks and ensure stakeholder alignment.
  3. Manage supply chains: evaluate suppliers, monitor material delivery and control costs.
  4. Lead BOM maintenance with R&D/supply chain for production and cost control accuracy.
  5. Monitor project quality/cost/timelines; identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
  6. Refine project management processes and document learnings for future projects.

2) Sustaining/Operations Support


10%

  1. Existing product release resource management
  2. Identify resource conflicts

3) Team Build and Others
10%

  1. Contribute to improve work efficiency
  2. Team cooperation with other functional teams

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s 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 is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

Coherent Corp.

About Coherent Corp.

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, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at coherent.com.

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Saxonburg, PENNSYLVANIA
Year Founded
Unknown
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