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Job description
Aeva is hiring a Manager, Design and Characterization — a full-time, based in Mountain View, CA role. Apply directly on Aeva's careers page below.
Manager, IIIV Design and Characterization
Team: Photonics
Location: Mountain View, CA
Commitment: Full-Time
Workplace Type: onsite
Salary:
Salary pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges are subject to change in the future. Depending on the position offered, equity, bonus, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, pre-tax commuter and health care/dependent care accounts, 401k plan, life and disability benefits, flexible time off, paid parental leave, and 11 paid holidays annually.
We are looking for a Manager, Laser NPI, to own design, manufacture, integration, validation, and qualification of lasers and amplifiers across business verticals
What you'll do:
- Own roadmap, execution, validation, and delivery for cutting edge laser and amplifier products across
business verticals - Lead a team of engineers to transition lasers and amplifiers from development to production
- Develop engineering requirement documents for a variety of product lines to ensure devices meet
required performance, yield, and cost metrics - Lead integration of IIIV devices into product by working across teams to develop packaging and
integration based on BKM - Lead design for performance to specs, manufacturing, reliability, test – DFx methodologies
- Own the detailed characterization of IIIV devices to provide iterative design feedback
- Design and develop integrated multi-wavelength lasers for various applications
- Own definition of test strategy & oversee implementation for validation, reliability, NPI, and
production - Define lot strategy and splits to improve performance of base designs developed in R&D
- Own the NPI and transition to high volume production of cutting edge IIIV device with high yield and
low cost - Work with internal and external design development teams to develop devices that meet required
product specifications
What you have:
- 5+ years of experience with leading teams and delivering cutting edge products
- Demonstrated experience with 4 or more of the following – NPI strategy, IIIV design, IIIV process,
vendor management, qualification/reliability, validation - Experience working cross-functionally to enable data-driven decision making
- Strong presentation, communication skills, and results oriented
- Experience with working with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting edge products
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Manager, Design and Characterization at Aeva?
The required skills for Manager, Design and Characterization at Aeva include: Vendor Management, Project Management, Leadership, Communication.
What is the seniority level for Manager, Design and Characterization at Aeva?
Manager, Design and Characterization at Aeva is a Manager level position.
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