Rebecca Charboneau
03 - 07 May 2026
Optica Global Headquarters
Washington,
Events
Rebecca Charboneau
Technology Development Engineer, Edmund Optics, USA
The Role of the Product Manager
Dive into the multifaceted role of a Product Manager within the corporate structure. Explore the essential skills and attributes required, uncover exciting career prospects, and understand the pivotal role Product Managers play in driving innovation, collaborating with R&D, and bridging the gap between sales/marketing and customer needs.
About the Speaker
Rebecca Charboneau is a Technology Development Engineer at Edmund Optics, working on developing microscopy and imaging product manufacturing capabilities at the company’s Cherry Hill, NJ office. She joined Edmund Optics in 2021 as part of the Engineering Leadership program, where she was given the opportunity to rotate through different departments. Prior to her current role, Rebecca was a Product Line Manager for illumination, microscopy, and imaging products, where she worked closely with life science and machine vision customers to provide them with solutions based on their system needs. Rebecca has a background in biomedical engineering and received a Master of Science degree in biomedical engineering from Rowan University.