Product Management - Semiconductor Lasers for Optical Communications

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Job details

Company overview

Our Client is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and laser applications worldwide.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities:

• Define current and future target markets and strategic positioning within them, and evaluate opportunities through partnerships and alliances in the laser chip market.
• Maintain and manage laser chip products and lead internal teams towards achieving cost targets and profit margins.
• Coordinate internal product releases, modifications and phase-outs through PCNs (Product Change Notices) and PDNs (Product Discontinuation Notices).
• Work with cross-functional teams to align on product readiness, timelines and deliverables.
• Track and organize product related issues and collaborate with relevant teams to drive resolution.

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• Fluent Japanese language skills.
• Business-level English skills (TOEIC 800 or above, or equivalent).
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Several years of experience in the optical transceiver or optical semiconductor industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in demand forecasting and pricing .
• Experience in design-in.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in AI/ML related semiconductor companies is a plus.
• Experience in product line management (PLM) is a plus.
• Experience in sales, FAE, or R&D is a plus.

Salary

13 - 17 million yen

Location

Kanagawa