At SMART Photonics: we help the world’s innovators bring their photonic dreams to life. As the world’s first pure-play foundry for integrated photonics, our chips enable cutting-edge applications from high-speed data and next-generation telecom to medical diagnostics, autonomous vehicles, and the rapidly growing world of AI.
We delight our customers by turning their designs into reality, driving innovation that shapes industries and improves lives. We do it together, through collaboration, trust, and shared ambition. We commit to excellence in everything we do.
Manager Test, Measurement and Reliability (TMR)
We are looking for a decisive, resilient, and technically strong leader to head our TM&R department. This team plays a crucial role in ensuring our photonic devices meet the highest quality, reliability, and performance standards. You will guide a diverse group of engineers through the technical and organizational challenges of a rapidly growing foundry, while managing the expectations of demanding internal and external stakeholders.
This role demands more than technical expertise! You will need sharp managerial instincts, the courage to stand your ground under pressure, and the ability to foster a culture of accountability, process discipline, and continuous improvement.
What You Will Do
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 13 engineers & technicians, fostering professional growth, technical excellence, and mature collaboration.
Establish clear goals, standardized processes, and automated workflows to position TM&R as a trusted, proactive partner for our internal stakeholders, such as: R&D, Operations, and Commerce.
Balance urgent customer demands, R&D requirements, on chip measurements and long-term strategic objectives without compromising quality or reliability.
Bring industry best practices into the team, leveraging your foundry experience to mature our capabilities and mindset.
Drive and support large CAPEX projects, ensuring tool selection, vendor engagement, and integration meet Tier 1 standards.
Collaborate closely with leadership to align TM&R priorities with SMART Photonics’ vision, cost targets, and strategic roadmap.
Act as the bridge between technical depth and business sensitivity, knowing when to push back and when to accelerate.
Job requirements
Proven managerial track record in a complex, high-pressure technology environment.
Strong leadership presence, with the ability to unify, motivate, and guide a diverse team in a multicultural environment, thriving in a direct, open, and collaborative communication culture.
Foundry knowledge and experience are a must ideally with a TM&R background in InP, GaN, GaAs or silicon photonics.
Deep understanding of maturing products, processes, and measurement/reliability tools.
Experience managing large CAPEX projects and vendor negotiations.
Skilled at balancing short-term delivery with long-term capability building.
Excellent communication skills. Clear, respectful, and able to handle high-intensity discussions with confidence.
Why Join Us
At SMART Photonics, you’ll work at the forefront of integrated photonics innovation, in a role where your leadership will directly shape the quality, reliability, and reputation of our products worldwide. This is your opportunity to:
Lead and grow a skilled team in a high-impact department critical to our business success.
Influence the future of photonics applications in AI, telecom, medical, automotive, and more.
Introduce best-in-class processes and automation that will define our operational maturity.
Work in an environment where innovation is encouraged, your voice matters, and collaboration is key.
Benefit from our development & training as well as opportunities to grow, both as individual as well as professional.
Salary to be aligned on during the first introduction conversation
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