Manager - Product Line

RiseMe; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in the United States seeks an experienced Product Line Manager to lead the RF/ Microwave diode portfolio, overseeing product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life and coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and marketing to drive new products and optimize costs.

You will mentor technical staff, contribute to product development plans, and ensure alignment with customer needs and industry standards, while leveraging PLM tools to manage lifecycle activities

Qualifications

• bachelor’s degree required in electrical engineering or related field
• 10 years of product management experience in RF/Microwave industry preferred
• Experience mentoring or guiding technical staff
• Proficiency with PLM tools and software
• Proven track record of leading product lines from concept to end-of-life
• Strong RF/microwave design, development and application knowledge
• Familiarity with defense industry standards and regulations
• Excellent project management and multitasking capabilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret market trends and customer needs

Responsibilities

• Supports RF diode product portfolio including Schottky, PIN, Varactor, Gunn, Tunnel, Limiter
• Collaborates with engineers, technicians, and sales to develop products
• Manages product lifecycle from concept through qualification and production documentation
• Works with Product Marketing on new product development plans, proposals, pricing, and competitive analysis
• Identifies marketing opportunities aligned with product objectives
• Analyzes yield and leads yield improvement programs
• Participates in RMA reviews and supports failure analysis
• Prepares materials for internal/external product presentations
• Monitors competitive activity and informs product requirements and customer needs
• Communicates customer feedback to engineering and manufacturing to support product improvements
• Supports customer engagements and visits to achieve sales goals

Skills

Leadership

Project management

RF/Microwave knowledge

Mentoring/Coaching

Analytical thinking

Market/customer needs

Decision influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's or MBA preferred

Tools

PLM tools

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description:

The role of Product Line Manager (PLM) is to manage and support a portfolio of RF/MW Semiconductor RF Diodes. The Product Manager supports and coordinates key aspects of the product portfolio in a matrixed environment, working closely with cross-functional teams of engineers, technicians, and product marketing professionals. This role contributes to new product development, product lifecycle management, and factory technical product support within the RF/Microwave Business Unit. The Product Manager collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, and sales to develop new products and enhance existing ones through yield improvement initiatives and cost optimization efforts.

This role also offers opportunities to mentor and provide technical guidance to product engineers and team members. Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching, or guiding technical staff is highly valued and may support future leadership growth opportunities, though formal people-management responsibilities are not required for this position.

• Supports the RF diode product portfolio (Schottky, PIN, Varactor, Gunn, Tunnel, Limiter; packaged and unpackaged)

• Collaborates with and provides guidance to engineers and technicians supporting the product portfolio

• Assists in managing the product lifecycle, including concept, design, validation, qualification, production documentation, and NPI in partnership with operations

• Works with Product Marketing to support new product development plans, customer proposals, custom solutions, pricing inputs, and competitive analysis

• Identifies and recommends marketing opportunities aligned with product objectives

• Analyze product yield and prioritize and drive specific yield improvement programs

• Participates in RMA reviews and supports failure analysis activities across relevant teams

• Prepares materials for internal and external presentations on products and related initiatives

• Monitors competitive activity and contributes to product requirements and customer needs analysis

• Communicates customer feedback to engineering, manufacturing, and sales to support product improvements

• Supports customer engagements and visits as needed to achieve product sales goals

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. A master's degree or MBA a plus

• 10 years of experience in product management, preferably within the RF/Microwave industry

• Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching, or providing technical guidance to product engineers or team members

• Proficiency in using product lifecycle management (PLM) tools and software

• Proven track record of managing product lines from concept through end-of-life

• Strong understanding of RF and microwave technologies, including design, development, and application

• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements for defense products

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to interpret and analyze market trends and customer needs

• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams

• Ability to influence and drive decision-making processes

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Foot Controls, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift, push, pull, 25lbs, carry 15lbs, sit 10%, stand 60% walk 40 , must be able to perform activities that include stooping, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing, works alone, works around others.

Pay Range

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $91,000 - $232,000.

*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

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