Arycs Technologies · 6 hours ago
Director of Technical Operations
Los Gatos, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expArycs Technologies is a fast-moving startup at the forefront of optical communications, building next-generation optical modules that power AI, data centers, and cloud infrastructure. They are seeking a Director of Technical Operations to lead global production test and manufacturing engineering functions for coherent optical modules, ensuring product performance and manufacturability targets are met across offshore manufacturing sites.
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Hiring Manager
Janelle P.
Responsibilities
Own overall technical readiness for module manufacturing, including process definition, test strategy, equipment selection, and line qualification
Manage and develop a group of test and manufacturing engineers
Develop and implement scalable production test for coherent optical modules
Partner with design engineering to define DFT/DFM (Design for Test/Manufacture) requirements and close feedback loops for yield and reliability improvement
Oversee sustaining engineering activities, driving root cause analysis, and continuous improvement for yield, throughput, and quality metrics
Serve as the primary technical interface between the company and offshore manufacturing partners (e.g., in Thailand or China)
Lead build readiness reviews, process transfers, and technical audits to ensure consistency and compliance across contract manufacturers (CMs)
Establish and monitor performance KPIs for offshore sites—yield, test time, uptime, first-pass rate, and cost efficiency
Develop and maintain documentation and training materials to support global operations teams
Work closely with Supply Chain, Quality, and Product Engineering to ensure timely production ramp and alignment of capacity with forecast
Support NPI builds and transitions from engineering prototypes to volume production
Partner with vendors and equipment suppliers on automation upgrades, cost reduction, and process optimization initiatives
Qualification
Required
10+ years in optical communications hardware, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing manufacturing and/or test engineering
B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Optics, Physics, or a related discipline
Proven experience with coherent optical module assembly and test—particularly DSP-based transceivers, tunable lasers, and PIC-based integration
Hands-on experience working with offshore CMs and ODMs for optical or photonic module production
Strong understanding of optical alignment, burn-in, BER testing, calibration, and data acquisition systems
Familiarity with ISO 9001/14001, TL9000, and Lean Six Sigma principles
Excellent communication, vendor management, and cross-cultural collaboration skills
Ability to travel internationally (15–25%)
Preferred
Experience with test automation frameworks (Python, TestStand, LabVIEW, or C++)
Background in yield analysis, SPC, and statistical process control for photonics
Knowledge of ERP/MES systems and traceability tools for high-mix optical manufacturing
Company
Arycs Technologies
Where innovation meets connectivity - Arycs Technologies is redefining optical communications with energy-efficient, high-performance coherent technology tailored for today’s most demanding network environments.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase