Associate Product Line Manager - Opto-Electronics

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field-proven wavelength management solutions from components, modules to integrated line-cards. Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge WSS and amplification technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software design capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks of telecom, datacom, hyperscale datacenter and supercomputing.

Our Opto-Electronics Team headquartered in Fremont, CA is looking for an Associate Product Line Manager to join our Optical Solutions business unit.

The Associate New Product Development Manager will work with a Product Line Manager to support a robust portfolio of Optical Transceivers. The Associate Product Manager will contribute to overall product portfolio which will include: tracking capacity, demand planning and forecasting, help drive product releases and coordinate with engineering and manufacturing,

What You Will Do

• Contribute to pipeline growth, customer wins, and releases by supporting opportunity qualification and go-to-market activities.
• Assist in tracking capacity and support capital-investment planning to meet forecasted demand.
• Support competitive landscape tracking and help inform the technology roadmap.
• Assist in leading development projects, ensuring milestones are met on time and on budget under the guidance of senior project leads.
• Support creation of marketing collateral and launch activities to promote new technologies and increase market penetration.
• Help drive internal product releases and coordinate with marketing communications on launch strategies.
• Develop product and solution requirements based on customer feedback, competitive analysis, and company capabilities.
• Conduct competitive analysis and market research to identify opportunities and drive product positioning.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Materials, Physics or related technical discipline
• At least two years of product management, applications engineering or technical product roles looking to move to the business
• Both technical engineering and business acumen
• Strong analytical skills, ability to interpret technical data, excellent communication (technical and non-technical)
• Ability to travel 25% globally

What Will Put You Ahead

• Fiber optic product knowledge
• Data Center/Networking product familiarity
• Collaboration with Sales/Manufacturing
• Masters degree

For this role, we anticipate paying $130,000 - $170,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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