Product Lifecycle New Product Program Manager – Silicon Photonics (Wafer/Component Level)(Remote)
About The Position
Join Cisco's Process & Automation group and revolutionize optics manufacturing! We're seeking a dynamic Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and optimize our automated optics assembly processes. You'll be instrumental in establishing robust, repeatable process capability, expanding production capacity through scalable solutions, and ensuring exceptional quality that consistently surpasses product and process standards. Your expertise will directly accelerate new product introduction (NPI) success, drive production efficiency, and uphold our unwavering commitment to excellence in optics manufacturing. You’re Impact Lead and program manage the development and release to manufacturing of creative silicon photonic components. The NPPM is responsible for handling the product lifecycle from pre-concept commit to First Production Shipment (FPS) of these components. Partner with Silicon Photonics Business Units (BUs), Product Line Management (PLM), and Engineering teams. Lead a cross-functional team from Cisco Silicon Photonics Operations to deliver wafer-level and component-level silicon photonic devices. Be accountable to meet time-to-market requirements, component cost targets, wafer yield goals, and volume ramp plans for these foundational elements. You are an authority in the manufacturing and supply chain management of silicon photonic components, including wafer fabrication and assembly processes. Extraordinary program management skills, with a focus on NPI for semiconductor/photonic components. Leading cross-functional teams to achieve results by identifying and aligning to shared goals, priorities, and dedications. Able to hold peers, partners, and yourself accountable. Understanding of silicon photonic component design and development methodologies, including Process Design Kits (PDKs) and foundry processes. In-depth understanding of silicon photonics technology, wafer fabrication processes (e.g., lithography, etching, deposition), and component-level packaging and test. Strong analytical skills and ability to lead teams to solve complex technical and business problems related to wafer processing, yield enhancement, and component characterization. Ability to influence key partners, senior leaders, and external partners, including semiconductor foundries and assembly houses.
Requirements
- 10+ years minimum experience in supply chain, semiconductor manufacturing, wafer fabrication, component development, or product development.
- Bachelor of Science (BA/BS) degree in Engineering (Electrical, Materials, Optical) or equivalent experience.
- Experience working on new product introductions with semiconductor manufacturers, external foundries, assembly suppliers, and product development teams, specifically for silicon photonics components.
- Extraordinary program management skills, with a focus on NPI for semiconductor/photonic components.
- Understanding of silicon photonic component design and development methodologies, including Process Design Kits (PDKs) and foundry processes.
- In-depth understanding of silicon photonics technology, wafer fabrication processes (e.g., lithography, etching, deposition), and component-level packaging and test.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to lead teams to solve complex technical and business problems related to wafer processing, yield enhancement, and component characterization.
Responsibilities
- Lead and program manage the development and release to manufacturing of creative silicon photonic components.
- Handle the product lifecycle from pre-concept commit to First Production Shipment (FPS) of these components.
- Partner with Silicon Photonics Business Units (BUs), Product Line Management (PLM), and Engineering teams.
- Lead a cross-functional team from Cisco Silicon Photonics Operations to deliver wafer-level and component-level silicon photonic devices.
- Be accountable to meet time-to-market requirements, component cost targets, wafer yield goals, and volume ramp plans for these foundational elements.
- Act as an authority in the manufacturing and supply chain management of silicon photonic components, including wafer fabrication and assembly processes.
- Lead cross-functional teams to achieve results by identifying and aligning to shared goals, priorities, and dedications.
- Hold peers, partners, and yourself accountable.
- Influence key partners, senior leaders, and external partners, including semiconductor foundries and assembly houses.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- paid parental leave
- short and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
- 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
- paid year-end holiday shutdown
- 4 paid days off for personal wellness
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
- flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
- up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
- annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
- performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
