Lead, Photonic Instrumentation Portfolio

Thorlabs

Ann Arbor (MI)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company paid life insurance
Generous PTO package
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thorlabs is seeking a Photonic Instrumentation Product Line Manager (PLM) to own the benchtop instrumentation portfolio across multiple BUs. You will drive roadmaps, product strategy, and lifecycle management while collaborating with engineering, marketing, and sales to align on market opportunities and revenue growth.

The role requires strong cross-functional leadership, market analysis, and a proven track record in photonics or optical instrumentation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
  • MS or PhD preferred for advanced roles.
  • Experience in photonics or optical instrumentation is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Own and steer the Benchtop Instrumentation portfolio across BUs.
  • Define roadmaps, lifecycle management, and product rationalization.
  • Lead market analyses and identify growth opportunities with Sales and Applications teams.
  • Coordinate cross-functional execution across engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and sales.

Skills

Product management
Cross-functional leadership
Market analysis
Portfolio management
Sales & marketing
Stakeholder alignment
Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics
Electrical Engineering
Optical Engineering
MS or PhD preferred

Job description

Thorlabs is seeking a Photonic Instrumentation Product Line Manager (PLM) to own the benchtop instrumentation portfolio across multiple BUs. You will drive roadmaps, product strategy, and lifecycle management while collaborating with engineering, marketing, and sales to align on market opportunities and revenue growth.

The role requires strong cross-functional leadership, market analysis, and a proven track record in photonics or optical instrumentation.

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