Senior Manager - Product Line

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The RF/Microwave Business Unit offers one of the industry's most comprehensive power and RF/microwave discrete semiconductor product portfolios. An immediate opportunity exists for a Product Line Manager (PLM) to manage a portfolio of RF/MW Semiconductor RF Diodes. The PLM will coordinate all major aspects of product lines in a matrixed environment, supported by cross‑functional teams of Engineers, Technicians, and Product Marketing professionals.

• Manage and coordinate all major aspects of the product lines within a matrixed environment.
• Lead program management of new product development, product lifecycle management, and factory technical product support.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and sales to develop new products or enhance existing products through yield enhancement programs and standard cost management.

• Oversee RF diode product lines (Schottky, PIN, Varactor, Gunn, tunnel, limiter), packaged and unpackaged.
• Lead a team of Engineers and Technicians.
• Manage the overall product life cycle from concept through design, validation, qualification, production documentation, and NPI.
• Collaborate with Product Marketing to develop new product development plans, customer proposals, custom developments, product pricing, and competitor analysis.
• Evaluate and recommend marketing opportunities aligned with product line objectives.
• Analyze product yield and drive specific yield improvement programs.
• Review all RMAs and manage the failure‑analysis process.
• Prepare materials for internal and external presentations on products, business plans, and management.
• Monitor competitive activity, participate in product requirements analysis, and identify customer needs.
• Communicate customer feedback to engineering, manufacturing, and sales to enhance products and product lines.
• Visit and support customers as required to achieve product sales goals.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field; master’s degree or MBA a plus.
• 10+ years of product‑management experience, preferably within the RF/Microwave industry.
• Proven track record of managing product lines from concept through end‑of‑life.
• Strong understanding of RF and microwave technologies, including design, development, and application.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements for defense products.
• Excellent project‑management skills, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools and software.
• Ability to interpret market trends and customer needs.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience leading cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to influence and drive decision‑making processes.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent U.S. residency, or classification as a protected individual per 8 USC 1324b(a)(3).

Travel Time: 0% – 25%

Physical Attributes: Works alone and works around others, hearing, seeing, feeling.

Physical Requirements: 80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walking; entirely inside.

Competitive base pay, restricted stock units, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits, and an industry‑leading ESPP program. Annual base salary range (Massachusetts) is $91,000 – $247,000, dependent on location, skills, and experience.

Microchip Technology Inc. is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.