Manager, Optical Process Engineering
PsiQuantum · Milpitas, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days PsiQuantum's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of PsiQuantum's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at PsiQuantum
- high 72 stale, 3 reposted of 81 open
- Hiring momentum
- 108 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from PsiQuantum's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for PsiQuantum.
About this role
The Optical Process Engineering Manager at PsiQuantum will lead the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for optical components and systems. This role involves overseeing process improvements, managing a team of engineers, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and coordinating cross-functional collaboration. The manager will also handle project management tasks, including budgeting and resource allocation, while developing optical fabrication processes.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of PsiQuantum as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering discipline
- 7–12+ years of experience in optical manufacturing or process engineering
- 2–5+ years of leadership or people management experience
- Experience with high-volume manufacturing and process scale-up
- Proficiency in engineering software and data analysis tools
- Experience with SPC (Statistical Process Control), DOE (Design of Experiments), FMEA, Lean/Six Sigma, and process validation
Nice to have
- Semiconductor or photonics industry experience
- Automation and robotics integration knowledge
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
What you get
- competitive health coverage for you and your dependents
- 401(k) with company match
- equity grants
- access to financial wellness tools and planning resources
- wellness benefits
- family support programs
Worth weighing
- No specific salary mentioned for the role, only ranges based on geographic zones
- The role involves leading a team, which may require strong interpersonal skills and management experience
- The posting mentions compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements, indicating a structured environment
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Listed by PsiQuantum on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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