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Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) is a $6B+ global leader in materials, networking, and lasers for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. It was founded in 1971 to manufacture high-quality materials and optics for industrial lasers. Today, the company operates in over 20 countries worldwide, is headquartered in Saxonburg, PA (near Pittsburgh), and has a significant presence in the Bay Area (Santa Clara), CA, Europe and Asia. Coherent is focused on delivering innovations that fuel market megatrends while pursuing our mission of making the world safer, healthier, closer, and more efficient. Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. The company enjoys a strong patent position, and its vertical integration is a significant asset in controlling supply, manufacturing, and technology innovation.

Today, the company reports through two primary operating segments: Datacenter & Communications + Industrial.

The General Manager of the Integrated Circuit Business Unit is responsible for defining and executing the overall business strategy to drive profitable growth, technology leadership, and operational excellence across the business. This executive provides full P&L ownership while leading a cross-functional global organization spanning product management, engineering, operations, sales, marketing, quality, and customer engagement.

The successful candidate will develop long-term growth strategies, strengthen strategic customer relationships, accelerate innovation, and ensure operational execution that delivers industry-leading financial performance. This leader will work closely with executive leadership to position the business as a market leader in semiconductor and integrated circuit solutions.

The ideal candidate is an experienced business leader who combines deep semiconductor industry knowledge with strong commercial instincts, operational excellence, and strategic vision. They are equally comfortable discussing technology roadmaps with engineers, negotiating with executive customers (internally & externally), reviewing manufacturing metrics with operations leaders, and presenting business strategy to the executive team and Board. They have a demonstrated record of building winning organizations and delivering sustainable, profitable growth in highly technical, global markets.

With the right leader in place, the Integrated Circuits business has a realistic path to scale from the tens of millions to the hundreds of millions over the next several years. As a result, this will be a high-impact and high-visibility leadership role with exposure all the way to the CEO & C-suite.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Education & Experience

• • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Business, or a related technical field.  

• • MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.  

• • 15+ years of progressive leadership experience within the semiconductor, photonics, electronics, or advanced manufacturing industries.  

• • Demonstrated experience leading organizations with full P&L responsibility.  

• • Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, integrated circuits, photonics, lasers, or related technologies.  

• • Proven success developing growth strategies and delivering financial results.  

• • Experience managing global cross-functional teams.  

• • Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.  

• • Experience working with global customers and international operations.  

Skills & Other Requirements:

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

• • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer 

• • Ability to communicate effectively in meetings, presentations, and virtual environments 

• • Ability to lift and carry light materials as required 

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, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

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 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.

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!
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