R&D Technical Project Manager-Time Domain Product Technologies

Keysight Technologies, Inc.•Santa Rosa, CA

About The Position

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do. Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. The Signal Conditioning and Subsystems section in Keysight Labs produces leading analog and mm-wave frontends (ICs + Modules) that address variety of market applications (5G, Automotive Radar, Aerospace/Defense) partnering with our Centers of Excellence and various Solutions Groups. This critical position has an opportunity to shape Keysight’s future product architectures and impact the world around us by defining and planning for new MMIC and Subsystem needs. We have an opportunity for a Time Domain Technologies TPM to join our team. Candidate will be responsible for the following: Run a single PLC for all Labs technologies (NCI, NSI, Subsystems) providing clear view of overall investment and benefit of Labs technology to the NPI (CON to SHP) Align with CoE on NCI, NSI and subsystem deliverables (scope and schedule) Work with Labs Materials Planner to ensure appropriate priority in Fab for managed NCIs, NSIs and subsystems and ensure end-to-end priority alignment with PICO and PMTC Work closely with other TPMs and Technology Managers in Labs on staffing tradeoffs Provide Labs senior management regular program updates on the NPIs in progress Meet on a quarterly basis with COE and IST project managers and planners to capture technical requirements of future products (ICs, SIPs and subsystems) and the expected technical and financial benefits of those products Compare project requests to commercial next-best alternatives and understand the tradeoffs in cost, performance, and availability timelines Make investment proposals to Labs management based on the requests received and above tradeoff analysis done Market new IC and module parts to customer groups to ensure leverage across product lines to maximize ROI for Labs developed parts Uses customer applications knowledge to determine, define, develop and validate future product concepts working with Labs technical experts Participates in strategic planning to define technical direction to reach new business objectives Product support for modules and ICs under development for sale outside of Keysight. This includes: Requirements capture working closely with the external customer, scheduling support working closely with the fabrication teams, technical support working closely with the design team.

Requirements

A successful candidate should enjoy technical challenges, demonstrate leadership, work autonomously, be highly motivated, take initiative to proactively solve problems, be adept at creating a plan then executing to that plan, and exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills to be successful in a high-energy, fast-paced, and fun environment.
B.S. or M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field is required with at least 5+ years of applicable engineering experience in analog and mm-wave IC Design and related packaging technologies
7-10+ years or relevant experience in project management for new products and new technologies, NPI or Team Lead roles
Experience in communicating program progress and status to customer/partner divisions and instilling customer confidence
Broad knowledge of electronic systems and integrated circuits, especially high-frequency analog systems and ICs
General knowledge of the workings of a semiconductor foundry especially HFTC
Financial acumen – translating technical specifications into financial benefits, understanding discounted cash flows and net present value calculations
Make decisions logically, take initiative, drive to results, work as a team
Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to Santa Rosa, CA
This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight’s ability to obtain any required government authorizations.

Responsibilities

Run a single PLC for all Labs technologies (NCI, NSI, Subsystems) providing clear view of overall investment and benefit of Labs technology to the NPI (CON to SHP)
Align with CoE on NCI, NSI and subsystem deliverables (scope and schedule)
Work with Labs Materials Planner to ensure appropriate priority in Fab for managed NCIs, NSIs and subsystems and ensure end-to-end priority alignment with PICO and PMTC
Work closely with other TPMs and Technology Managers in Labs on staffing tradeoffs
Provide Labs senior management regular program updates on the NPIs in progress
Meet on a quarterly basis with COE and IST project managers and planners to capture technical requirements of future products (ICs, SIPs and subsystems) and the expected technical and financial benefits of those products
Compare project requests to commercial next-best alternatives and understand the tradeoffs in cost, performance, and availability timelines
Make investment proposals to Labs management based on the requests received and above tradeoff analysis done
Market new IC and module parts to customer groups to ensure leverage across product lines to maximize ROI for Labs developed parts
Uses customer applications knowledge to determine, define, develop and validate future product concepts working with Labs technical experts
Participates in strategic planning to define technical direction to reach new business objectives
Product support for modules and ICs under development for sale outside of Keysight. This includes: Requirements capture working closely with the external customer, scheduling support working closely with the fabrication teams, technical support working closely with the design team.