Senior Principal Program Manager, Silicon Photonics

Fremont, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Program Planning & Phase Gates: Build and maintain the schedule and phase-gate plan (Concept Feasibility Alpha Beta MP). Define entry/exit criteria.
Yield Cost and Quality Targets: Partner with PE/test/reliability to define yield-ramp plan DPPM targets guard-bands and screening. Track COGS/BOM cycle time and test time.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead weekly cross-functional and vendor reviews; ensure clear interfaces between photonic/electrical design process integration and systems. Remove blockers and align on change control (ECO/MCO).
Manage foundry roadmaps SPW/MPW slots backend process and backend testing. Negotiate schedules and enforce deliverables.
Compliance & Qualification: Plan qual matrices and push execution.

Education & Experience

B.S. in Electrical Engineering Physics Materials Science or related; 35 years managing complex hardware/NPI programs (at least 3 years in silicon photonics or closely related domains such as III-V photonics LiNbO₃ modulators or co-packaged optics).
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and external partners to hit schedule yield and cost targets.
Hands-on experience with foundry interactions (PDKs MPW/full mask) and OSAT NPI builds.

Skills

Data analysis skill: Able to analysis data and participate in technical decision making and verify risk
Strong communication skill: concise executive updates clear decision options with trade-offs and data.

Working Conditions

This position is hybrid /on-site
May require occasional off-site meetings or travel
Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary
Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job
May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executives needs

Physical Requirements

Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
Use of hands and fingers for typing writing and handling documents.
Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings or interact with colleagues.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

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DescriptionPrimary Duties & ResponsibilitiesProgram Planning & Phase Gates: Build and maintain the schedule and phase-gate plan (Concept Feasibility Alpha Beta MP). Define entry/exit criteria.Yield Cost and Quality Targets: Partner with PE/test/reliability to define yield-ramp plan DPPM targets ...