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In Fremont, we serve global clients in telecom and datacom industries in providing innovative optical modules and subsystems to support our customer's next generation networks. We are hiring an experienced Technology Sourcing Manager with deep expertise in optical communications and photonics to join our team. This role is technology-driven rather than transactional, focusing on early supplier engagement, technology roadmap alignment, and long-term sourcing strategy for next-generation photonic platforms.
The successful candidate will work closely with R&D, system architecture, NPI, and program teams to identify, evaluate, and onboard strategic technology suppliers across lasers, silicon photonics, optical components, and advanced packaging. This person will work regularly with Asia-based foundries, OSATs, and component suppliers, as well as U.S.-based engineering and product teams.
What You Will Do
Technology Sourcing & Strategy
Lead technology sourcing strategy for photonic and optical communication components, including but not limited to: Lasers (DFB / EML), laser chip-on-carrier, and laser engines, Photodetectors and receiver solutions, Silicon photonics and foundry technologies, micro-optics, optical isolators, filters, AWG, and advanced optical assemblies
Engage suppliers early in the product lifecycle to assess:
Technology readiness and development roadmaps
Manufacturing maturity, yield performance, and scalability
Packaging, test, and long-term reliability capabilities
Drive make/buy decisions, platform selection, and single-source vs. multi-source strategies in partnership with Engineering and Product Management
NPI & Cross-Functional Leadership
Act as a technology sourcing partner during NPI, from concept and architecture definition through EVT / DVT / PVT
Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Systems, Process Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure sourcing decisions align with: performance and reliability targets
Cost, lifecycle, and supply continuity objectives
Support the definition and execution of Statements of Work (SOWs), joint development programs, and NRE engagements with strategic suppliers
Supplier Relationship & Risk Management
Build and manage long-term strategic partnerships with key photonics suppliers, foundries, and OSAT partners
Lead supplier technical due diligence, qualification strategies, and capability assessments
Identify and mitigate technology, capacity, geopolitical, and supply-chain risks
Monitor and review supplier performance across technology, quality, delivery, and cost dimensions
Commercial & Global Coordination
Pricing models and cost-roadmap alignment
LTSA / LTLSA structures and long-term capacity commitments
Serve as a bilingual technical interface between U.S.-based teams and overseas suppliers (China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, etc.)
Support executive-level supplier reviews and global cross-regional alignment
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Master's degree or Ph.D. required in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, Photonics, or a closely related field
At least 5 years of experience in technology sourcing, strategic sourcing, or engineering roles within: Optical communications and/ or Photonics working directly with suppliers
Experience with Lasers and SiPh platforms, and optical component technologies
Experience with Packaging, test, and qualification flows (EVT / DVT / PVT, reliability)
Proven ability to translate engineering requirements into sourcing and technology decisions
Evaluate supplier technology roadmaps, process maturity, and scalability
Influence cross-functional stakeholders across R&D, NPI, Quality, and Operations
Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English, capable of leading both technical and commercial discussions
For this role, we anticipate paying $150,000 - $180,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results
How To Apply
If you have the above qualifications, we would like to hear from you. We thank all applicants in advance, but please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation or assistance at any time during the application or selection processes, please submit a request by following the directions located in the FAQ section at the bottom of the webpage.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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