Director, Product Line Management (Co-Packaging Optical Solutions)
LumilensJob Title
Director, Product Line Management (Co-Packaging Optical Solutions)
Role Summary
Lead the technical vision and product line execution for co-packaged optical hardware targeting high-speed optical networks. The role partners with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to take products from development through qualification and transfer to volume production.
Experience Level
Senior — Director-level. Years-of-experience guidance not specified.
Responsibilities
Drive product development and manufacturing readiness for co-packaged optical solutions. Key responsibilities include:
- Own and drive execution of product development programs for optical hardware used in high-speed optical networks.
- Identify technical gaps and define solutions for the development team to meet production launch commitments.
- Manage manufacturing partners and suppliers to complete design activities required for launch, including reliability, design verification, and compliance testing.
- Coordinate across Photonics Design, Hardware, Packaging, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Marketing, and Supply Chain to ensure robust development and transfer to production.
- Prepare and present technical reviews, reliability reports, and risk assessments for internal and customer engagements.
- Support supplier technical discussions and incoming component validation to ensure production readiness.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience; education items are listed separately below.
- Deep knowledge of photonics device physics, photonics packaging, and failure mechanisms.
- Proven track record supporting NPI programs and product qualification from concept through volume production.
- Practical experience with relevant standards and qualification processes (examples include GR-468, Telcordia, JEDEC, MIL-STD).
- Experience managing manufacturing partners and coordinating cross-functional teams to meet technical milestones.
- Strong communication and influencing skills with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Experience in fast-paced, high-tech environments serving telecom/datacom markets.
Nice-to-have:
- Project management experience in integrated photonics packaging and co-design (optical + electrical) from design to production release.
- Hands-on design-for-manufacturability and cost optimization experience.
- Willingness to travel to supplier and manufacturing partner sites during design and transfer phases.
Education Requirements
M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field is cited; equivalent practical experience in photonics reliability engineering is acceptable. The posting references direct exposure to optical systems, silicon photonics, laser technologies, and optical transceivers.
About the Company
Company: Lumilens
Headquarters: San Jose, CA, USA
Lumilens develops integrated photonics and optical interconnect solutions for high-speed data communication and chip-to-chip interfaces, focusing on optical front-end hardware and co-packaged optics for advanced semiconductor systems.
