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Technical Product Manager – Photonics & Laser Diode Packaging

Appletree Global Consulting
6 days ago
Full-time
On-site
La, California, United States
AI Product Manager

About the Company

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.

About the Role

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 lifecycleβ€”from sample validation to mass production ramp-up.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Technical Interface: Collect and manage customer technical requirements; organize and lead technical meetings; coordinate technical issue resolution; provide on-site customer support.

Product Management: Develop and maintain product roadmaps, technology roadmaps, and customer requirements roadmaps.

Application Analysis: Research customer application scenarios, product failure modes, thermal management needs, packaging solutions, and reliability requirements.

Technical Knowledge Management: Build and maintain Failure Mode Database, Customer Pain Point Database, Lessons Learned Database, and Competitive Analysis Database.

Project Support: Support customer audits, certification processes, sample validation, and mass production ramp-up.

Qualifications

Citizenship: US Citizen (able to accept 3–6 months of initial onboarding training in China)

Education: Bachelor's degree or above in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.

Experience: 8+ years in the laser or photonics industry; 3+ years of experience as a Product Manager, FAE, or Application Engineer.

Technical Expertise: Familiarity with laser diode packaging, optical communications, thermal management, reliability engineering, and ceramic substrate technology.

Location: Based in the Pacific Northwest (WA/OR) preferred, or willing to travel internationally frequently.

Language: Chinese/Mandarin is plus.