Fiber R&D Director
Core
Drive innovation in fiber technology, define performance and sustainability standards, and lead multidisciplinary teams to accelerate industry transformation while supporting technology transfer to the Claremont factory.
Role type
Director-level R&D leader (fiber optics & advanced materials)
Builds
Next-generation fiber products, sustainable materials, and optimized production capabilities for the DS market
Domain
Energy & Telecom cable systems, fiber optics, advanced materials
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Fiber manufacturing processes, material properties, experimental design, data analysis, process optimization, strategic partnerships, technology transfer, pilot line management, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
PCVD or similar deposition technologies, machine/equipment design, academic stakeholder engagement
Technologies
PCVD, deposition technologies
Responsibilities
Define and implement Fiber R&D strategy, shape long-term vision for sustainable materials, partner with Cable R&D for know-how sharing, design new machines and equipment, structure team and processes for efficiency, establish roadmap integrating market/regulatory requirements, initiate strategic partnerships, implement performance indicators, optimize processes for yield and cost reduction, stabilize newly developed processes, conduct experimental trials, ensure safety/environmental compliance, document findings, support technology transfer to industrial scale-up, represent company in industry consortiums
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & hands-on technical direction
