Product Line Development Manager (m/f/d)

TOPTICA Photonics, Inc.; Town of Pittsford (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Federal holidays

Year-end shutdown

Job summary

TOPTICA Photonics, Inc. in Rochester, NY, seeks a Product Line Development Manager to own the optical isolator portfolio and lead the full lifecycle from market research to prototyping and validation.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and sales to refine requirements and ensure timely delivery. You will drive the product roadmap, manage revenue and margins, and engage with customers and suppliers to meet market needs and competitive pressures.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with optics and lasers required.
• Excellent technical communication skills.
• MS/PhD in Physics or Optics or BS with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the product roadmap, revenue and margins.
• Gather market needs and analyze competitive landscape.
• Lead go-to-market and launches with Marketing.
• Maintain and develop the supply chain for critical materials.
• Oversee design, prototyping and production transitions.

Skills

Hands-on optics & lasers

Technical communication

Product management

Market research

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MS/PhD in Physics or Optics

BS with 5+ years experience

Job description

What can you expect in the role?

• Responsibility for the complete product line covering optical isolators and optical components
• Optical design and interaction with our engineering team to realize designs
• Build and qualification of prototypes and early series production
• Maintain and improve product performance models
• Collaboration with our manufacturing team on smooth transitions from development to production
• Ensure product development meets specifications and schedules while setting priorities
• Product Management (~50%):
• Own the product roadmap, revenue and margins
• Interaction with internal and external customers to gather market needs and analyze competitive landscape
• Lead go-to-market and launches with Marketing
• Maintain and further develop the supply chain for critical materials

Pittsford, NY

Product Management

Experienced professional

full-time

Must-haves: What do you need for this role?

Demonstrated ability to work hands-on with optics and lasers

Excellent technical communication skills

MS/PhD in Physics, Optics, or related field, or a BS with 5+ years of relevant experience.

What would be a plus in this role?

Knowledge of crystal growth techniques.

Prior experience with optical isolation and associated materials.

Prior sales and/or product management experience

What we offer:

• Medical Coverage: TOPTICA provides 100% employer-paid medical insurance through Excellus with a fully funded HRA for in-network expenses
• Dental Coverage: Employees receive 100% employer-paid dental coverage through Excellus Dental with a $600 annual HRA
• Life Insurance: TOPTICA offers a basic term life policy through Unum equal to two times the employee’s annual salary (up to $300,000) at no cost, effective after 30 days
• Long-Term Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by a Unum long-term disability policy that provides partial income if disabled, effective after 30 days
• Retirement Plan: Full-time employees can participate in the 401(k) plan, with company matching up to 6% after six months
• Paid Time Off: Employees receive 7 sick days, 3 personal days, and accrue vacation starting at 10 days per year, increasing to 15 days after two years
• Observed Holidays: Employees receive paid U.S. federal holidays (typically 12) each year
• Company Shutdown: TOPTICA observes a year-end shutdown between Christmas and New Year's.

The TOPTICA Photonics group, headquartered in Munich, Germany, manufactures high-performance laser sources and systems for demanding applications in the fields of quantum technology, biophotonics, and materials.

Based in Rochester, NY, our North American facility is a hub for innovation and engineering excellence. Our 50+ team members work alongside leading institutions like the University of Rochester and RIT, developing advanced products including optical isolators and OPO laser systems. We believe great ideas come from passionate people. you'll find an open, supportive environment that encourages curiosity, teamwork, and initiative. Engineers, technicians, scientists, and customer support professionals all contribute to advancing photonics worldwide-while enjoying Rochester's affordable living, vibrant innovation scene, and excellent quality of life.

We are seeking a Product Line Development Manager to grow our optical isolator portfolio while managing the existing line. This is a dynamic role covering the full sweep of product development including market research, design work, R&D and prototyping, and product management.