Practice Manager @ Hobson Associates | Industrial, Manufacturing & AI Placement Specialist Executive Recruiter🎯Unicorn Catcher🦄 Relationship…
Technical Manager – Fiber Laser (R&D)
Technical Manager needed to lead the Fiber Laser group following the promotion of Jeff Nicholson. This role combines team leadership with hands-on technical work in a highly R&D-focused environment.
What you’ll do
Lead the fiber laser R&D team and set technical direction
Own end-to-end development: design, build, test, and analysis
Drive experimental design, measurement strategy, and data interpretation
Execute and guide research programs from concept through validation
Collaborate across teams and mentor engineers while staying technically involved
What we’re looking for
8–15 years of experience with high-power fiber lasers or optical systems
Strong background in hands-on testing, measurement, and analysis
Proven ability to lead and execute research programs
Prior team leadership or mentorship experience
Education
PhD preferred with publications and applied research experience
MS considered with strong relevant industry experience
This role is best suited for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, working in the lab, and leading from the front in an R&D setting.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Science, and Engineering
Industries
Telecommunications and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hobson Associates by 2x