Project Manager

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and team-oriented individual for our Plasma Control Technologies division at our San Jose, CA site as a

Project Manager

For 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

To this end, we work and research on the basis of X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication.

In the Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) division, we manufacture specialized components that are required for the precise control of plasma processes and are used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones or tablets.

Comet’s projects require managers to keep the big picture in focus while being able to dive into the unique engineering challenges we face daily. As a Project Manager at Comet, you lead complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects using your engineering expertise. You plan requirements with internal customers and usher projects through the entire project lifecycle, from research to development to introduction and to production launch. 

What will you do? 

• Develop and manage hardware development project schedules, budgets and resources with engineering teams and communicate project status to internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with internal partners on product development schedules, dependencies and budgets.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies and facilitate conflict resolution.
• Interface between customers, product engineering and NPI cross functional teams,  setting and managing schedules, budgets and milestones.
• Synthesize large amounts of data into a clear story and communicate to stakeholders and organizations at all levels.

Who are we looking for? 

• BS or MS degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.  
• 5+ years of Project Management experience handling inception to mass production customer-facing hardware, firmware, and/or software product development preferred.
• Proficient in MSProject and Microsoft Office Tools
• Mastery of the Atlassian platform (Jira and Confluence) highly desirable 

The target salary range for this job is approximately $155,000 to $165,000 annually.

 *Job summaries account for a range of qualifications, skills, and experience that can be considered. We are committed to making fair and equitable job offers based on a number of factors including but not limited to the job scope, market conditions, and candidate skill level and depth of experience.

Why join us?

• Collaborate with diverse international colleagues from all over the world for a successful listed multinational company headquartered in Switzerland.
• Take on inspiring projects in a highly dynamic environment and thriving industry, which is growing globally in emerging and mature markets.
• Attractive training and career opportunities in our global locations, as well as flexible work arrangements.
• Comet Technologies USA Inc. offers an excellent and competitive compensation package; an excellent work environment; and a comprehensive benefit program (including medical, dental and vision care benefits), tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) plan, vacation and paid sick days.

EEO STATEMENT:

Comet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Comet does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your complete online application.