Sr Technical Program Manager - CPO

Molex; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monetary bonus eligibility

Variable pay options

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional development for optoelectronic products. This role involves managing complex programs from concept through to manufacturing, requiring deep technical engagement in various engineering disciplines.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree and 8+ years of experience in technical program management within a high-technology environment. Key activities include coordinating with global teams and presenting technical updates to leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technical program management experience in a high-technology environment.
• Solid understanding of product development lifecycles including prototyping and design verification.
• Experience with suppliers and global engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex optoelectronic development programs from concept through manufacturing release.
• Coordinate execution across global engineering teams, including partners.
• Track qualification activities including environmental stress testing and customer requirements.

Skills

Technical program management

Optoelectronics expertise

Strong technical communication

Leadership skills

Experience with structured program management

Education

Master's degree in a related technical field

Job description

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry, delivering high-performance, field-proven optical solutions spanning components, modules, and fully integrated line cards. We provide cutting‑edge wavelength management and amplifier technologies, supported by deep optical, mechanical, electrical, and software integration capabilities. These strengths enable Molex to serve the evolving needs of high‑density, high‑bandwidth, and flexible optical networks.

The Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) will lead cross‑functional development programs for advanced optoelectronic products including laser diodes, pump modules, fiber‑coupled assemblies, and photonic packaging. This role combines strong program management discipline with deep technical engagement across optical, mechanical, electrical, reliability, manufacturing, and supplier teams.

This team has been developed to focus ELSFP interconnect systems for CPO.

What You Will Do

• Lead complex optoelectronic development programs from concept through manufacturing release
• Drive New Project Introduction (NPI) program execution across R&D, reliability, operations, quality, manufacturing, and suppliers
• Maintain program schedules, milestones, risk, and critical path
• Coordinate execution across global engineering teams, including internal and external development partners
• Identify technical, operational, and supply chain risks early and drive mitigation plans to closure
• Challenge technical assumptions and facilitate data‑driven engineering decisions across cross‑functional teams
• Support design and tradeoff discussions involving optical performance, thermal behavior, manufacturability, reliability, yield, and cost
• Conduct technical program reviews to ensure design maturity, qualification readiness, and manufacturing readiness
• Track qualification activities including GR-468, environmental stress testing, accelerated life testing, and customer qualification requirements
• Present concise technical and program status updates to executive leadership and customers

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Masters degree required in Physics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field
• 8+ years of technical program management, engineering program leadership, systems engineering, or related experience in a high‑technology environment
• Technical background in optoelectronics, photonics, semiconductor lasers, fiber optics, optical packaging, or related technologies
• Experience with laser diodes, pump lasers, fiber coupling/alignment, optical modules, photonic packaging, or hermetic optoelectronic assemblies strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of product development lifecycles including prototyping, design verification, qualification, and manufacturing release
• Technically credible, highly organized, execution‑focused, and comfortable driving difficult technical discussions and challenging unsupported assumptions
• Experience with structured program management methodologies
• Experience working with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and global engineering teams
• Strong technical communication, presentation, organizational, and leadership skills

What Will Put You Ahead

• PhD preferred
• Experience with laser diodes, pump lasers, fiber coupling/alignment, optical modules, photonic packaging, or hermetic optoelectronic assemblies strongly preferred

For this role, we anticipate paying $200,000 - $280,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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