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About the role
- Director of R&D at EXFO, leading strategic innovation and development of optical instruments. Responsible for project management and cross-functional collaboration in a high-tech environment.
Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Test & Measurement, the Director of R&D is responsible for planning, managing and executing research and development activities for the Manufacturing, Development and Research business unit.
- Plays a strategic role in technological innovation, new product development and continuous improvement of existing solutions for optical instruments, test solutions for integrated photonics and high-speed instrumentation.
- Define the R&D vision and strategy in alignment with the company's business objectives.
- Lead development projects for new instruments and solutions, from design through to market launch.
- Supervise multiple multidisciplinary teams including engineers and technicians working on both hardware and software development.
- Collaborate with production, marketing, quality and regulatory affairs departments.
- Maintain technological and scientific watch to identify innovation opportunities.
- Manage R&D project budgets, resources and schedules.
- Establish partnerships with universities, research centers and other industry stakeholders.
- Ensure protection of intellectual property (patents, licenses, etc.).
- Represent the company at conferences, trade shows and scientific events.
Requirements
- University degree in physics, optics, engineering or a related field (PhD an asset).
- Minimum of 10 years of R&D experience, including at least 5 years in project or team management.
- Proven expertise in product design and development in a high-technology sector.
- Desired expertise in one or more of the following areas: optical instrumentation, integrated photonics, telecommunications, high-speed instrumentation.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality standards.
- Recognized leadership with the ability to mobilize and inspire a team.
- Project management, strategic planning and budgeting skills.
- Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written.
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