- 01This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact technical programs at an
- 02important stage in OpenLight's growth. You will work with multidisciplinary
- 03engineering teams and industry partners to help bring advanced silicon photonics
- 04technologies from development through qualification and production. The role
- 05provides broad exposure across engineering, operations, customers, and
- 06suppliers, along with the opportunity to improve how complex technical programs
- 07are planned and executed.
- 08OpenLight, a fast-growing silicon photonics company, is seeking a Technical
- 09Project/Program Manager to coordinate and drive the execution of
- 10cross-functional engineering and customer programs. We are a well-funded,
- 11privately held company with a mission to bring the benefits of Heterogeneous
- 12Integration to the market and has customers in a range of industries including
- 13AI and datacom, machine vision, and LIDAR. As we expand our operations, this
- 14role will work closely with engineering, operations, product management,
- 15business development, and external suppliers to develop project plans, track
- 16deliverables, identify risks, and ensure programs meet their technical,
- 17schedule, quality, and budget objectives. Your strong technical foundation in
- 18the semiconductor (or related) industry, working with multidisciplinary
- 19engineering teams, and proactive, organized communication of project statuses,
- 20risks, and priorities for to technical and non-technical stakeholders will put
- 21you at the front of the line for this role.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- 22Coordinate multiple technical projects and programs from planning through completion
- 23Work with engineering and business stakeholders to define project objectives, requirements, milestones, deliverables, schedules, and resource needs
- 24Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, including dependencies, critical paths, and key decision points
- 25Track project progress and proactively identify schedule, technical, resource, and supplier risks
- 26Coordinate risk mitigation and recovery plans with project leads and cross-functional teams
- 27Facilitate regular project meetings, milestone reviews, and technical discussions
- 28Document decisions, action items, owners, and due dates, and ensure timely follow-through
- 29Coordinate activities across multidisciplinary teams, including wafer processing, photonic device and PIC design, layout, PDK, systems engineering, test, reliability, and qualification
- 30Own and / or support projects and work-in-progress involving external suppliers and manufacturing partners, including foundries, material suppliers, PCB fabrication and assembly vendors, packaging houses, and test facilities
- 31Maintain accurate and current project documentation, dashboards, schedules, and status reports
- 32Prepare concise program updates for management, highlighting progress, risks, decisions, and required support
- 33Work closely with product management, business development, sales, operations, and engineering to align project execution with customer and business priorities
- 34Help establish and improve project management processes, tools, templates, and workflows
YOUR BACKGROUND INCLUDES
- 35Experience working with cross-functional engineering, operations, or manufacturing teams
- 36Understanding of semiconductor, photonics, electronics, or other hardware product development and manufacturing processes
- 37Ability to develop and manage project schedules, risks, action items, dependencies, and deliverables
- 38Support continuous improvement by capturing project lessons learned and applying them to future programs· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- 39Strong problem-solving, written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- 40Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, suppliers, customers, and business stakeholders
- 41Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar platforms
- 42Proactive and collaborative working style, with a strong sense of ownership and urgency
- 43Ability to balance technical scope, schedule, quality, resources, and cost when supporting project decisions
- 44Familiarity with hardware development lifecycles, engineering qualification, reliability testing, and manufacturing ramp activities
- 45Experience coordinating projects with external foundries, suppliers, or manufacturing partners
- 46Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; an advanced degree is a plus
- 475+ years of relevant professional experience, including experience managing or coordinating technical engineering projects
- 48Experience in silicon photonics, semiconductor wafer fabrication, photonic integrated circuits, optoelectronics, or advanced packaging
- 49Willingness and ability to travel domestically or internationally as business needs require (approximately 10%, based on your work location)
OpenLight is growing as customer adoption and industry momentum continue to accelerate. The rapid growth of AI and cloud infrastructure is driving unprecedented demand for faster, more energy-efficient optical connectivity. We are addressing this challenge through a platform approach that simplifies the development of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and accelerates industry adoption.
As part of our team, you will contribute to technologies that enable AI and hyperscale data centers, high-speed optical communications, advanced sensing applications, next-generation photonic integration, and more. Our team is collaborative and fast-moving, and you will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions across technology, operations, and business growth.
OpenLight continues with a hybrid schedule, with a standard of three days/week in office; you select the days you're in, based on what's best for your work priorities.
OpenLight's salary for technical roles is dependent on the skills and experience of the individual, their primary work location, and other parameters; annual salary will generally be somewhere between $140,000-$240,000. In addition to cash compensation, OpenLight offers incentive stock options (ISOs), generous insurance support, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, spot bonuses, and a positive work environment. If you are excited about solving challenging problems, advancing cutting-edge technology, and working with a highly collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.
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