Our CTO Group is looking for a New Technology Manager with strong expertise in experimental optics, broad technological knowledge, and proven leadership in driving innovation from concept to implementation.
In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee multiple research and development projects, and collaborate with internal and external partners to integrate emerging technologies into our innovation pipeline.
Responsibilities
What you will be doing:
Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to deliver high-impact technology projects.
Plan, prioritize, and oversee multiple R&D initiatives, managing the process from concept through feasibility and early development stages.
Identify emerging industry needs and scout, evaluate, and recommend disruptive technologies to address them.
Guide experimental design and execution in optical systems, ensuring robust testing, validation, and documentation practices.
Foster collaboration across internal teams and with external partners, including academia, industry, and suppliers.
Influence our long-term strategic direction by integrating novel technologies into the corporate roadmap.
Ensure effective project management, including budgeting, resource allocation, and milestone tracking to meet organizational objectives.
Requirements: Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Proven experience in team leadership and project management within a technology or R&D environment.
Strong hands-on expertise in experimental optics (e.g., laser systems, interferometry, pump-probe techniques, spectroscopy).
Proficiency in data analysis and algorithm development.
Experience in optical and mechanical system design (advantage).
Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes and fab environments (advantage).
That special something you bring in:
Ability to assess, compare, and select among multiple technological approaches based on diverse physical principles.
Strong experimental and lab management skills, including the design and integration of complex setups.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a creative, out-of-the-box mindset.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to lead effectively in a matrix organization.
Strong organizational and planning skills, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
This position is open to all candidates.