Manager - Product Line

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Job Description:

The role of Product Line Manager (PLM) is to manage and support a portfolio of RF/MW Semiconductor RF Diodes. The Product Manager supports and coordinates key aspects of the product portfolio in a matrixed environment, working closely with cross-functional teams of engineers, technicians, and product marketing professionals. This role contributes to new product development, product lifecycle management, and factory technical product support within the RF/Microwave Business Unit.

The Product Manager collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, and sales to develop new products and enhance existing ones through yield improvement initiatives and cost optimization efforts.

This role also offers opportunities to mentor and provide technical guidance to product engineers and team members. Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching, or guiding technical staff is highly valued and may support future leadership growth opportunities, though formal people-management responsibilities are not required for this position.

Supports the RF diode product portfolio (Schottky, PIN, Varactor, Gunn, Tunnel, Limiter; packaged and unpackaged)
Collaborates with and provides guidance to engineers and technicians supporting the product portfolio

Assists in managing the product lifecycle, including concept, design, validation, qualification, production documentation, and NPI in partnership with operations

Works with Product Marketing to support new product development plans, customer proposals, custom solutions, pricing inputs, and competitive analysis

Identifies and recommends marketing opportunities aligned with product objectives

Analyze product yield and prioritize and drive specific yield improvement programs

Participates in RMA reviews and supports failure analysis activities across relevant teams

Prepares materials for internal and external presentations on products and related initiatives

Monitors competitive activity and contributes to product requirements and customer needs analysis

Communicates customer feedback to engineering, manufacturing, and sales to support product improvements

Supports customer engagements and visits as needed to achieve product sales goals

Requirements/

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. A master's degree or MBA…