Director of Sensor Product Design Engineering

Fairchild Imaging, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Additional floating holidays

Job summary

A leading imaging technology firm is seeking a Director of Sensor Product Design Engineering to drive innovation in next-generation image sensor technologies. This role involves managing product design and development, leading technical teams, and transforming marketing requirements into technical specifications. Applicants should have over 10 years of experience in image sensor design and strong leadership skills. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive salary between $180,000 and $260,000.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in image sensor product design.
• Deep understanding of design, development, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor a technical team.

Responsibilities

• Translate marketing and customer requirements into specifications.
• Oversee product design, verification, and validation.
• Manage interdisciplinary design engineering teams.

Skills

Image sensor product design

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Education

BS in Engineering

MSEE or PhD preferred

Job description

Fairchild Imaging, headquartered in San Jose, California is a specialty image sensor design and manufacturing company with deep experience in developing leading edge performance CMOS image sensors. Our portfolio of image sensors can be found in many high-performance imaging applications like space exploration, medical x-ray, sciences, quantum computing, machine vision, low light, and 360 situational awareness.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Sensor Product Design Engineering to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of image sensor technologies and products while driving innovation within our organization. Your deep expertise in image sensor technology, product design, and leadership skills will be crucial in developing our products and achieving our ambitious goals.

Role & Responsibilities

• Translating marketing and customer requirements into comprehensive device and system-level specification
• Liaise with customers to ensure our deliverables meet or exceed specification and expectation
• Full ownership of the product design, verification, and validation
• Revising and updating the existing products
• Developing the next generation of products
• Managing multi-disciplinary design engineering teams
• Management of 3rd party design services for our product designs

Qualifications

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in image sensor product design, with a deep understanding of the design, development, and manufacturing processes. Strong knowledge of image sensor architecture, signal processing, and characterization.
• Strong technical leadership and guidance to the design engineering team, overseeing all aspects of image sensor product development flow: Marketing and Product requirements, Pixel KPI, Design Architecture, Design Verification and Validation.
• Hands on design experience with bring-up of leading image sensor product and bring-up.
• Drive research and development activities related to image sensor technology. Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies, driving continuous improvement and innovation in our product offerings.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor technical professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven ability to collaborate across functions and build strong relationships with internal and external partners.

Education

• BS and a minimum of 10+ years of relevant industry experience is required. MSEE or PhD is preferred.

This position is Hybrid, which requires a blend of onsite and a remote working schedule.

Benefits

• 9/80 Schedule - You get every other Friday off!
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with multiple plan offerings
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution annually
• 401(k) retirement plans with Employer matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and additional Floating Holidays

The base salary range for this role is $180,000 to $260,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

Fairchild Imaging is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.