Technology Manager
Our Client
A cutting-edge company at the forefront of compound semiconductor technologies, delivering high-performance solutions for photonics, power electronics, and advanced communication systems. With operations across critical sectors such as optoelectronics, telecom infrastructure, and industrial sensing, the company integrates complex GaAs-based devices through vertically coordinated R&D and manufacturing efforts. Its multidisciplinary teams operate in a high-tech environment with a strong focus on innovation, quality, and scalability.
Mission
The GaAs Technology Manager is responsible for defining and executing the technology roadmap for GaAs-based photonic and electronic devices. This strategic leadership role ensures the alignment of process development, innovation, and manufacturing capabilities with business objectives and customer demands. Operating across the full product lifecycle—from concept to industrial deployment—the manager drives cross-functional execution, fosters engineering excellence, and represents the company’s technical authority in GaAs-based technologies.
Responsibilities
Technology Strategy and Roadmapping
- Define strategic directions for GaAs technology development, aligned with product and market evolution.
- Build and execute short- and long-term roadmaps for device performance, process capabilities, and production readiness.
- Monitor industry trends, customer feedback, and emerging technologies to guide innovation priorities.
- Lead the development and scale-up of GaAs-based photonic components (e.g., lasers, detectors, high-speed transistors).
- Drive the industrialization of new processes and technologies, ensuring yield, reliability, and scalability.
- Manage the full lifecycle of GaAs products from R&D to volume production and customer delivery.
- Coordinate with internal teams across R&D, process engineering, operations, and commercial groups.
- Oversee risk assessment and mitigation strategies in process integration, supply chain, and production workflows.
- Represent the company at technical conferences and with strategic partners or stakeholders.
- Mentor engineering and technical teams, fostering innovation and continuous learning.
- Assess team performance, drive capability growth, and contribute to a high-engagement work culture.
- Serve as the main technical reference point for cross-site projects and interdepartmental collaboration.
Required Qualifications
- PhD or Master’s degree in Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in compound semiconductor R&D or manufacturing, with a focus on GaAs technologies.
- Proven leadership in scaling up complex technologies and managing cross-disciplinary teams.
- Deep hands-on knowledge of GaAs device design, fabrication, and integration for photonics or RF applications.
- Familiarity with cleanroom operations and tools for epitaxy, lithography, etching, and metallization.
- Proficient in photonic simulation/design tools (e.g., KLayout, Lumerical, COMSOL), and DRC/PDK standards.
- Demonstrated experience in technology transfer and industrialization of advanced processes.
- Strong communication skills in English, both technical and executive-level.
Preferred Experience
- Certifications in project or change management (e.g., Agile PM, PMI, Lean, Six Sigma, PRINCE2).
- Experience engaging with international customers, suppliers, or technology partners.
- Strong track record in mentoring and developing high-performance technical teams.
- Passion for photonics, semiconductor innovation, and emerging GaAs applications.