Sr. Project Manager - RF Power

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented individual for our division Plasma Control Technologies at the San Jose site as a

Sr. Project Manager - RF Power

For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication.


In the Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) division, we manufacture specialized components that are required for the precise control of plasma processes and are used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones or tablets.

Comet's projects require managers to keep the big picture in focus while being able to dive into the unique engineering challenges we face daily. As a Project Manager at Comet, you lead complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects using your engineering expertise. You plan requirements with internal customers and usher projects through the entire project lifecycle, from research to development to introduction and to production launch.


What you will you do:

• Develop and manage hardware development project schedules, budgets and resources with engineering teams and communicate project status to internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with internal partners on product development schedules, dependencies and budgets.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies and facilitate conflict resolution.
• Interface between customers, product engineering and NPI cross functional teams, setting and managing schedules, budgets and milestones.
• Synthesize large amounts of data into a clear story and communicate to stakeholders and organizations at all levels.

What you bring:

• BS or MS degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of Project Management experience handling inception to mass production customer-facing hardware, firmware, and/or software product development preferred.
• Proficient in MS Project and Microsoft Office Tools
• Mastery of the Atlassian platform (Jira and Confluence) highly desirable

The target salary range for this job is approximately $160,000 to $175,000 annually.

*Job summaries account for a range of qualifications, skills, and experience that can be considered. We are committed to making fair and equitable job offers based on a number of factors including but not limited to the job scope, market conditions, and candidate skill level and depth of experience.

Why join us? Break new ground with us:

• Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges
• Benefit from flexible working options
• Take part in Comet's success through profit sharing
• Work with international colleagues and grow as a team
• Enjoy our diverse educational and career opportunities
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision care, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) plan, and a generous paid-time-off package

We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your complete online application and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

For this vacancy, we only consider direct applications. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Comet Technologies USA, Inc.
541 E. Trimble Road
San José, CA 95131
United States
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