Advanced Microsystems Technologies, AMT, is a technology division of Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM), responsible for RF, Microelectronic, Optical components and Integrated Subsystems, providing services from design concept, through prototype design and testing, process development, assembly and test innovation, to volume manufacturing. We are extremely proud to partner with our customers enabling their product through the full product lifecycle.

At AMT, you will work on some of the most innovative programs and products that address emerging markets, including optical and RF communication, datacenter connectivity, quantum computing, automotive sensing systems, medical devices and diagnostics and test & measurement systems, to name a few.

Come and join us, and be part of a team that challenges you to be your best, where you will be empowered to make a difference and where we are extremely proud of what we deliver, together.

Job Purpose
The Opto-Mechanical Design Team, as part of the larger product solutions development team, provides optical and mechanical design and analysis support of product development, NPI, and manufacturing of a variety of different optical product families.

We are looking for an experienced Technical Program Manager, with a strong multidisciplinary background in product design and development projects, of advanced Opto/microelectronic components, modules and sub-systems. The position involves both leading and supporting projects across various development phases, from concept definition through to implementation into volume manufacturing.

Nature of Duties / Responsibilities

• As a key member of the Technical Project Management team, work within or lead a multidisciplinary development team providing design, development and manufacturing solutions for optoelectronic and microelectronic products to meet customer specifications. Development projects include, but are not limited to:
  • Telecommunications components/modules/subsystems (lasers, detectors, modulators, receivers, amplifiers, transceivers, etc).
  • Sensing / LiDAR optical components/systems.
  • Medical, biomedical, military optoelectronic components.
• Maintain full project management and execution responsibilities and associated reporting responsibility for all aspects of the project, including resourcing, schedule and budget.
• Working with the development team, define all aspects of the development program through our Product Development Process, in-line with customers requirements.
  • Ensure all project decisions are guided by the commercial terms and conditions of our customer’s contract(s).
  • Maintain schedule and budgetary control and report status, internally and/or externally, as required by the project terms.
  • Drive successful completion of all development milestones / gate reviews.
• Responsible for definition and execution of NPI activities, including, but not limited to supply chain management and qualification, ramp planning and scheduling, manufacturing readiness and product qualification and supply/demand management.
  • Work closely with R&D/Engineering and Manufacturing Operations for efficient NPI.
  • Oversee prototype and pre-production builds through definition and management of build plans and supply chain.
• Support the business development and engineering teams in the creation and communication of customer program proposals in response to customer RFIs or RFQs.
• Own customer management as the primary customer interface, including communication/engagement protocols, reporting procedures and documentation etc…
• Support new technology research and development as part of AMT’s Technology Roadmap
• Some travel may be required.

Education & Experience

• Post secondary engineering education in Engineering or related field with a minimum of 8 years of direct and relevant experience in Program Management and/or Product Development.
• Exceptional verbal and written skills; ability to distill complex program status and issues into concise updates for key stakeholders and customers.
• Strong analytical thinker and decision maker with an understanding of the entire product development process, from initial concept design and NPI through to volume manufacturing, including qualification.
• Experience transferring complex products and processes into manufacturing.
• Experience analyzing project related data and utilization of standard project management tools and documentation and planning systems.
• Experience in a broad range of optical and microelectronic technologies, including materials and components and their supply chains, is considered an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Other Information

• The compensation range for this position is $110,000 - $150,000 annually.
• This position is for an existing vacancy.
• The hiring process for this position does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Sanmina welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. In accordance with the guidelines established under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.