Product Line Manager - Optoelectronics

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry.

We provide the highest performing and field-proven wavelength management solutions from components, modules to integrated line-cards.

Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplification technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software design capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks of telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenter and supercomputing.

Our Team

In Fremont, CA, we serve large, global clients in datacom and telecom industries in providing innovative optical modules and subsystems to support our customers' next generation networks.

Our Optoelectronics team is hiring a Product Line Manager to lead high volume optical transceivers to meet the demands of our customers.

This role will be fast paced and require discipline, attention to detail and a high degree of organizational skills to meet the demands of the market.

This PLM will support global customers and work with a large cross functional teams across various regions globally.

This person will work with customers, Program Managers, Engineering to lead the strategic direction, development, and commercialization of Opto-E product lines.

This role carries the responsibility of managing product lifecycle, driving the product line growth, and supporting the cross-functional initiatives to strengthen our presence in the market.

This opportunity could be designed for an engineer looking to shift their focus to Product Management or a well established Product Line Manager to help meet the market demands.

What You Will Do



* Develop and execute product line strategies and product roadmap to ensure the alignment with the market trend and the customers' needs in cloud services and optical networking space.


* Manage the product lifecycle, mitigating risks and ensuring the consistent executions with value-driven approach.


* Oversee the product forecast and streamline the manufacturing processes, proactively addressing component obsolescence, supply chain shortage, quality improvement, and cost-reduction opportunities.


* Work closely with Sales, Application, Engineering and Quality team to address customer issues, drive service level, and secure the design wins.


* Lead cross-functional initiatives across Sales, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operation team, ensuring alignments on the strategy and the shared goals.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, or other related disciplines


* Experience in datacom or telecom industry


* Experience in global manufacturing environment


* Experience in managing financial metrics

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience in managing optical product line


* Experience in optical product development


* MBA

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