Technical Product Manager – Photonics & Laser Diode Packaging

Appletree Global Consulting • La, CA

6d • Remote

About The Position

We are a fast-growing technology company specializing in advanced ceramic substrate solutions for the photonics and laser diode packaging industry. With a strong global footprint, we are expanding our overseas operations. We have recently established a US representative office and are planning for future US manufacturing capabilities. We are building a professional overseas team to drive technical support, project management, and business operations. We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Product Manager to join our Overseas Business Group. This is a critical role that will serve as the technical bridge between our key US customers and our R&D team in China. You will be responsible for technical requirements management, application scenario analysis, product roadmap planning, and customer technical support throughout the product lifecycle—from sample validation to mass production ramp-up.

Requirements

• US Citizen (able to accept 3–6 months of initial onboarding training in China)
• Bachelor's degree or above in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
• 8+ years in the laser or photonics industry
• 3+ years of experience as a Product Manager, FAE, or Application Engineer.
• Familiarity with laser diode packaging, optical communications, thermal management, reliability engineering, and ceramic substrate technology.
• Based in the Pacific Northwest (WA/OR) preferred, or willing to travel internationally frequently.

Nice To Haves

• Chinese/Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect and manage customer technical requirements; organize and lead technical meetings; coordinate technical issue resolution; provide on-site customer support.
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps, technology roadmaps, and customer requirements roadmaps.
• Research customer application scenarios, product failure modes, thermal management needs, packaging solutions, and reliability requirements.
• Build and maintain Failure Mode Database, Customer Pain Point Database, Lessons Learned Database, and Competitive Analysis Database.
• Support customer audits, certification processes, sample validation, and mass production ramp-up.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior