Vice President of Engineering - Spectroscopy

Vice President of Engineering - Spectroscopy at Source One Technical Solutions Vice President of Engineering - Spectroscopy at Source One Technical Solutions in Durham, North Carolina Posted in 2 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Source One is a staffing company currently seeking a Technical Director - Spectroscopy (VP of Engineering) for a client specializing in leading-edge spectrometers and optical technologies, located in North Carolina's Research Triangle region. Technical Director - Spectroscopy (VP of Engineering)

Base Salary:

$180,000 - $200,000

Employment Type:

Full-Time Industry:

Photonics / Spectroscopy / Optical Technologies This leadership role offers the opportunity to work alongside top scientists and engineers in photonics, Raman spectroscopy, and OCT technologies while helping shape the future of innovative instrumentation products. What's Offered Collaborate with leading scientists and engineers in photonics, spectroscopy, and OCT Flexibility and work-life balance with a supportive company culture Ability to choose preferred tools and technologies to maximize productivity Profit-sharing opportunities Minimal bureaucracy and fast-moving innovation environment Strong visibility and career advancement potential Stability and resources of a large multinational instrumentation company Position Summary The Technical Director - Spectroscopy will provide technical and strategic leadership across Raman and OCT technologies for the Morrisville facility. This individual will partner closely with engineering, product marketing, leadership, customers, and external technology partners to guide product innovation, technical excellence, and organizational growth. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in spectroscopy with strong leadership, communication, and product development experience. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership for Raman and OCT technologies across the organization Partner with Product Marketing to ensure product specifications are achievable and validated through

ISO 9001

2015 quality processes Define and drive the company's technology roadmap and future innovation strategy Promote engineering best practices and technical excellence across teams Analyze analytical and technical data to support product and market requirements Develop technical reports, white papers, and customer-facing documentation Identify and resolve technical and operational challenges related to product delivery and development Contribute to broader company strategy, leadership initiatives, and organizational culture Lead, mentor, and expand the technology team Qualifications & Experience Advanced degree preferred (MS or PhD) in Physics, Optics, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or related field Equivalent experience and education combinations will also be considered 3-5+ years of experience in product development, product management, or related technical leadership roles Proven success bringing innovative products from concept through commercialization Strong expertise in Raman spectroscopy and related spectroscopic technologies Experience with laboratory instrumentation, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills Ability to identify business and process improvement opportunities and implement effective solutions Highly self-motivated with strong organizational and project coordination abilities Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical initiatives and deliver high-quality results Preferred Background Candidates with experience in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Raman spectroscopy systems Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Photonics and optical instrumentation ISO-regulated product development environments Scientific instrumentation manufacturing