Coherent
The Principal Development Engineer will lead the design, development, and optimisation of advanced ultrafast solid‑state laser systems, overseeing technical investigations, prototype construction, and the transition of laboratory concepts into manufacturable products. The role involves technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams, mentorship of engineers, and collaboration with global engineering, manufacturing, and customer stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.
Headquarters
Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Company Size
10001+ employees
Founded
1971
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, photonics, engineered materials and networking technologies, providing lasers, optical components, subsystems and materials to industrial, communications, electronics and instrumentation markets. The company develops high‑performance laser systems and photonic solutions for applications such as materials processing, microelectronics, fiber‑optic communications, sensing and scientific research. Combining extensive R&D, global manufacturing and application engineering, Coherent delivers customized systems, components and support that enable customers’ breakthrough technologies worldwide.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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25% above the average for this role