Manager, Optical Engineering –Cree

It’s What’s Inside That Matters

Cree is showing the world what is possible when market leading LED products, technology and engineering innovation are combined.  We are a premier innovator and manufacturer of semiconductors that enhance the value of solid-state lighting, power and communications products by significantly increasing their energy performance and efficiency.

Not only is Cree at the forefront of the sustainable energy movement, but we are committed to leading the market and showing the industry what’s possible with our technology. We are the innovators, the pioneers, the dreamers. We do not accept the status quo. At Cree we know that what matters is what’s inside, because our people are what define us; acting alone, working together and leading others. 

Are you a revolutionary? We currently have an opening for a Manager, Optical Engineering within our Lighting R&D group in Morrisville, NC.  We hope you’ll read on to see if you have what it takes to join the revolution.

Summary:

Cree Lighting is looking for a self-motivated, hands-on optical engineering manager with a lighting background to drive innovation within the industry leading LED based lighting products.  Individual will work within cross functional groups consisting of product development, component R&D, operations and marketing to identify and develop the next generation lighting platforms.  A successful candidate will be a resourceful problem solver that is able to work around technical obstacles, implement practical solutions and successfully partner with the Cree’s worldwide design, project management and manufacturing organizations.

You will have the opportunity to lead a team of optical engineers within Cree Lighting.  Deliver results by providing technical and project leadership with a focus on innovation while communicating with internal customers to develop strong relationships supporting a team environment.

Continue to build the infrastructure which allows the fastest development cycle, and enables the best staff in the industry to invent the next breakthrough technologies.  Use this opportunity to lead a functional optical group across Cree to help deliver the best results possible by drawing on extensive and varied experiences. 

Requirements:

  • BS Optics, Physics or Mechanical Engineering Degree
  • 10+ years of detailed, hands on optical design experience.
  • 5+ years of managing a team of engineers in a technology environment. 
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple development projects simultaneously.
  • Resourceful, hands-on, problem solving individual with initiative and drive to work around technical obstacles.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • US Citizen or Green Card holder
  • Willing and open to travel – both domestic and international.
  • Self-starter, capable of keeping up with a fast development pace.
  • Experience with solid modeling and optical modeling software

Preferences:

  • MS or PhD
  • Thorough understanding of lighting system specifications and applications.
  • Experience designing Solid State LED Lighting products.
  • Strong simulation and modeling experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative solutions that continually raise the bar. 

TO APPLY:

Simply follow this link to view the job posting and apply

https://autohire.careershop.com/cree/JobSearch/JobCenterViewCndt.asp?JobAd_Id=954308

OR:

  1. Please visit our website to submit a resume for consideration – www.cree.com/careers
  2. Click the Job Listings Tab, then select US Staff Positions
  3.  Then search the job title or job # in the “Current Job Opportunities” window.
  4. Manager, Optical Engineering   –   #954308

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