Product Development Leader/Product Development Manager
Listed on 2026-01-23
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Position at Samtec, Inc
Samtec is seeking a New Product Development Leader / Product Development Manager to join our team in the Silicon Valley Design Center located in Santa Clara, CA.
Description
Position at Samtec, Inc
Samtec is seeking a New Product Development Leader / Product Development Manager to join our team in the Silicon Valley Design Center located in Santa Clara, CA.
Our NPD leaders own all aspects of their optical transceiver development programs, managing a staff of assigned associates: inter-disciplinary (engineering) experts, cross-functional leaders, and project management, from concept approval through production release. They are highly effective leaders steeped in product development, optical transceiver product technology, and have proven competence in a key engineering discipline with adjacent competencies in others – enough to be an effective leader and manager, such as EE, RF-optics, photonics, signal integrity, physics, ME, optics, Material Science, thermal, FW.
Essential Functions/ Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end development process for optoelectronic assemblies, from concept and prototyping to production and market release.
- Collaborate with marketing, engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and quality teams to define product specifications, plans, and budgets.
- Build and constantly tune composition of excellent team
- Oversee the design, development, and testing of optoelectronic components, ensuring performance, reliability, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
- On time, on scope, on performance, on quality, on cost
- Set up decision processes and roles to ensure timely execution
- Identify and integrate emerging technologies and materials to enhance product performance and competitiveness.
- Manage project milestones, mitigate risks, and resolve technical challenges to keep development on track.
- Serve as the primary liaison between R&D, supply chain, and external partners or vendors.
- Analyze market and customer feedback to refine product designs and prioritize development pipelines.
- Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
- Communicate up, across and down
Required Skills And Experience
- 5+ years of experience in new product development, with at least a couple of cycles from concept to revenue and at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Strong leader of people, technology and product development, driving with a sense of urgency
- Proven expertise in optoelectronics, including knowledge of optical systems, optical transceivers, semiconductor devices, or related assemblies.
- Strong project management skills, with experience using tools like MS Project, Jira, or similar.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements for optoelectronic products.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills to inspire teams and influence stakeholders.
PhD + 7y, MS + 9y, BS + 10y
Electrical Engineering, Optics, Physics, Materials Science, Semiconductor Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Salary And Benefit Offerings
The preferred location for this position is the Silicon Valley Design Center in Santa Clara, CA. At this facility the salary range for this position would be in the range of $232 - $290K per year and is commensurate with experience + plus generous Samtec bonuses paid three times per year in February, August and late fall.
The secondary location would be the Samtec Vista design center in San Diego/Vista, CA. At this facility the salary range for this position would be in the range of $211 - $264K per year and is commensurate with experience + plus generous Samtec bonuses…
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