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Software Development Leader

Coherent
Bloomfield, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 2/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

The individual in this role will be the focal point for the organization's software infrastructure and strategy with broad ownership of the organization's software development activities in support of our factory, new products development, and service :

  • Manage our software development pipeline and external software development contractors.
  • Supervise up to 2 internal developers.
  • Interface with corporate IT and other key stakeholders.
  • Organize and improve our software testing and release processes.
  • Software requirements and architecture synthesis, code reviews, test plans, etc.
  • Coding (expected 25-50% of time)

Education & Experience

  • BS degree (Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferred but other technical fields acceptable).
  • Must have at least 7 years of automated test & measurement experience in a structured software development organization, with >
  • 2 years in a manufacturing environment or equivalent.

    Skills

  • Strong knowledge of LabView and proficiency in C / C , Python, and / or C#.
  • Familiarity with relational databases and writing SQL queries.
  • Comfortable learning new frameworks.
  • Experience developing and supporting complex metrology systems across the entire lifecycle including requirements analysis, architecture, design, coding, validation, and deployment.
  • Familiarity with collaborative source control and release tools such as Git and DevOps.
  • Project management skills. Ability to clearly articulate work plans, schedules, and resource requirements.
  • Ability to lead a small team and facilitate coworker's collaboration.
  • Proven problem-solving abilities combined with hands-on experience with, electrical, optical, and / or mechanical components.
  • Data analysis skills. Capable user of standard data analysis tools (Excel, Access).
  • Pluses but not required :
  • Experience using statistical tools (e.g. R, Minitab, etc.)

  • Experience with test and measurement of electronic and / or optical systems.
  • Prior experience in supervising a software development team.
  • Working Conditions

  • Extended work at a desk with a computer
  • Work in laboratory and manufacturing environment with moderately loud machinery
  • Physical Requirements

  • Occasional lift of equipment
  • 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. :

    I ntegrity - Create an Environment of Trust

    C ollaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

    A ccountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

    R espect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

    E nthusiasm - 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.

    If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com.

    About Us

    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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