Custom Project Manager Integrated Photonics (ID 2421)

LIGENTEC is a fast-growing European company with headquarter in Lausanne, Switzerland. Since 2021 we expanded our manufacturing capabilities by creating LIGENTEC France, in the South of Paris. We specialize in the design & manufacturing of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for customers in high-tech areas such as Quantum Technologies, LiDAR, Space Technologies, and Biosensors.

LIGENTEC All-Nitride (AN) technology enables our customers to develop their products in the Industrial Revolution 4.0.

You are about to enter this unique opportunity to bring R&D to product.

To support our continued growth, we are looking for a:

**Project Manager Integrated Photonics
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The purpose of this position is to provide an excellent customer experience by acting at the interface between the customer and the internal engineering teams.

Tasks

  • Cultivating positive customer relationships and being the customer interface
  • Translate customer needs into workable solutions.
  • Discuss and define SoW with customers and internal stakeholders
  • Create project plans, SoW documents, effort estimation and commercial proposals
  • Provide technical customer support during the whole sales cycle from pre-sales to after-sales.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including engineering and R&D, to develop tailored solutions for clients.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and project partners

Requirements

  • Highly customer and solution-oriented mindset.
  • 5+ years experience in integrated optics or PhD in integrated optics
  • Industry experience in process integration, integrated photonics or industrial project management
  • Proven track record of meeting project targes in dynamic environment
  • Previous customer interaction
  • Hands-on experience with integrated photonics software tools is a plus
  • Excellent technical problem-solving skills
  • Open minded, communicative, critical, and innovative
  • Flexible in working on different tasks and with different teams
  • Ability to work in a team and independently.
  • Working proficiency in English.

Benefits

  • A flexible and dynamic start-up work environment
  • A highly international, diverse and highly motivated team
  • Personal responsibility in your job and the chance to grow with us
  • Our passion to bring PICs to everyday life.

We look forward to receiving your full application including 1) your CV, 2) a statement of interest (relating the position to your skills) and 3) grade or work certificates. Non-complete applications may not be considered.