Senior Manager, Chip Engineering (Photonics)

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Chip Engineering (Photonics): Guide a team in developing and scaling advanced photonic chip technologies with an accent on R&D product engineering, reliability, and yield improvement. Focus on managing foundry processes, external supply partners, and process transfer from R&D to production.

Location: Ottawa

Salary: $142,800 - $228,000

Company

Global leader in high-speed connectivity committed to photonic integrated circuit technologies.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a four-person team responsible for R&D product engineering and reliability.
• Manage relationships with external supply partners, including budgeting, planning, and logistics.
• Drive yield improvement and cost reduction across production and new product introduction.
• Establish factory work instructions, support process transfer, and ensure Agile documentation and ISO compliance.
• Oversee foundry process variations, up-revisions, and change management.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing issues and collaborate with chip designers, hardware, and supply chain teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related scientific field required; graduate degree preferred.
• At least 10 years of industry experience in product engineering, quality, and reliability for photonic chip technologies.
• Strong analytical skills, including data mining, normalization, and statistical analysis.
• Deep understanding of chip-level reliability principles and industry standards.
• Proficiency with project and product management tools such as Agile, Gantt charts, and yield analysis.
• Knowledge of foundry and backend processes, ideally in InP, silicon, or silicon nitride photonics.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally (including Asia) for 1–2 weeks up to four times per year.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment prioritizing individual growth, well-being, and belonging.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, 401(K)/DCPP with company matching, ESPP, EAP.
• Company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, vacation time, and compliance with paid family leave laws.