Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the PLM Director in managing P&L and overall financial performance
• Track revenue and gross margin for the business
• Monitor sales activity and order backlog
• Assist with annual budgeting and 5-year planning
• Track monthly internal and external shipping results
• Help prepare business cases for R&D and CapEx investments
• Partner with sales and product marketing teams worldwide to track design-in opportunities
• Support sales in developing customer engagement plans and coordinating sample shipments
• Review customer requirements and work with the PLM Director to develop winning proposals — specs and pricing
• Support internal customers by tracking and updating in-feed development schedules
• Maintain product part numbers and datasheets
• Manage Product Change Notification (PCN) to the customers
• Assist in defining and driving product strategy
• Monitor the competitive landscape
• Prepare exhibition samples for industry shows and conferences

Education & Experience

• Education Level Required: Bachelor's degree
• Majors: Engineering or Business
• Experience with data analysis and AI tools is a plus
• Familiarity with core business concepts — P&L, gross margin, cost and pricing, business case development, and CapEx budgeting

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders in a multicultural, global team environment
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Working Conditions

This role will be based on-site in Fremont. Typical of a climate-controlled, professional office environment, this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or in meetings.
• Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
• Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

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.