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Photonic Instrumentation Product Line Manager

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States💼 Full-time💰 $110,000–$110,000🗓 2026-03-25 → 2026-09-27

Core

Drive commercial success and strategic direction for Thorlabs' benchtop photonic, electronic, and opto-electronic instrument portfolio serving research, quantum optics, and datacom markets.

Role type

Senior Product Line Manager (Strategy & Portfolio)

Builds

Benchtop photonic instruments, test & measurement equipment, and control electronics

Domain

Photonics / Opto-electronics / Research Instrumentation

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Portfolio management, product lifecycle management, NPI governance, market analysis, cross-functional leadership, strategic planning, financial acumen, OEM business development

Preferred skills

Hands-on experience with benchtop instrument UI/UX and APIs, familiarity with low-noise/high-speed measurements, system integration experience

Technologies

Photonic instruments, electronic test equipment, automation systems, remote-control hardware interfaces

Responsibilities

Define and execute product roadmaps and portfolio optimization strategies; lead market analysis to identify growth opportunities; coordinate cross-functional teams for NPI and go-to-market execution; manage portfolio KPIs including revenue, margins, and development timelines.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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