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Optalysys

VP of Product

San Jose, CA · On-site

VP Product Optalysys is building at the intersection of AI infrastructure, photonics, networking ... optical data path itself, so data gets processed at line rate as it moves, instead of being ...

Optalysys

VP of Product

San Francisco, CA · On-site

VP Product Optalysys is building at the intersection of AI infrastructure, photonics, networking ... optical data path itself, so data gets processed at line rate as it moves, instead of being ...

Optalysys

VP of Product

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

VP Product Optalysys is building at the intersection of AI infrastructure, photonics, networking ... optical data path itself, so data gets processed at line rate as it moves, instead of being ...

Optalysys

VP of Product

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

VP Product Optalysys is building at the intersection of AI infrastructure, photonics, networking ... optical data path itself, so data gets processed at line rate as it moves, instead of being ...

Optalysys

VP of Product

Alameda, CA · On-site

VP Product Optalysys is building at the intersection of AI infrastructure, photonics, networking ... optical data path itself, so data gets processed at line rate as it moves, instead of being ...

Optalysys

VP of Product

Mundelein, IL · On-site

VP Product Optalysys is building at the intersection of AI infrastructure, photonics, networking ... optical data path itself, so data gets processed at line rate as it moves, instead of being ...

Optalysys

VP of Product

Sonoma, CA · On-site

VP Product Optalysys is building at the intersection of AI infrastructure, photonics, networking ... optical data path itself, so data gets processed at line rate as it moves, instead of being ...

Optalysys

VP of Product

Hayward, CA · On-site

VP Product Optalysys is building at the intersection of AI infrastructure, photonics, networking ... optical data path itself, so data gets processed at line rate as it moves, instead of being ...

Optalysys

VP of Product

San Mateo, CA · On-site

VP Product Optalysys is building at the intersection of AI infrastructure, photonics, networking ... optical data path itself, so data gets processed at line rate as it moves, instead of being ...

Optalysys

VP of Product

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

VP Product Optalysys is building at the intersection of AI infrastructure, photonics, networking ... optical data path itself, so data gets processed at line rate as it moves, instead of being ...

Optalysys

VP of Product

Fremont, CA · On-site

VP Product Optalysys is building at the intersection of AI infrastructure, photonics, networking ... optical data path itself, so data gets processed at line rate as it moves, instead of being ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for vice president optical in the United States is $157,532.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $115,000.00 and $190,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Vice President Optical vs Optical Director?

AspectVice President OpticalOptical Director
CredentialsTypically requires advanced degrees in business or healthcare, leadership experience, and industry certificationsRequires optometry or optical management certifications, relevant industry experience
Work EnvironmentExecutive-level setting overseeing multiple locations or divisions within optical companiesOperational management within optical retail or healthcare facilities
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large optical corporations, healthcare systems, and retail chainsCommon in optical retail chains, healthcare clinics, and private practices

The Vice President Optical and Optical Director roles both involve leadership in the optical industry, but the Vice President typically holds a higher executive position with broader strategic responsibilities across multiple locations or divisions. The Optical Director focuses more on operational management within specific facilities or regions. Both roles require industry-specific certifications and experience, but the VP position emphasizes strategic oversight and executive decision-making.

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Infographic showing various Vice President Optical job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $157,532 per year, or $75.7 per hour.

VICE PRESIDENT, FABRICATION ENGINEERING

Ignite Human Capital

Temecula, CA • On-site

$190K - $260K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

VICE PRESIDENT, FABRICATION ENGINEERING
San Diego / Riverside, CA
Salary: $190,000 - $260,000 DOE
THE OPPORTUNITY
Our client is a fast-scaling semiconductor manufacturer working at the leading edge of silicon photonics and advanced optical device integration. As the company moves from development-stage production into stable, profitable high-volume manufacturing (HVM), it is searching for a Vice President of Fabrication Engineering to own both the technical vision and the day-to-day execution of its wafer fab.
This is a top-tier executive seat with full accountability for every engineering discipline on the floor, process, process integration, equipment and maintenance, and yield enhancement. You will translate the product roadmap into fab capability, steward significant capital and operating budgets, drive technology transfers out of R&D, and build an engineering culture grounded in data, discipline, and continuous improvement.
WHAT YOU'LL OWN
  • Technical Strategy & Roadmap: Set and execute the long-range engineering roadmap for the fab, keeping technical capability tightly aligned with product plans, commercial commitments, and company growth targets.
  • Operational Performance: Carry ultimate accountability for the fab's core metrics - baseline wafer yield, cycle time, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and cost per wafer - and hold the organization to them.
  • A Unified Engineering Org: Bring process, integration, equipment, and yield teams under one direction, breaking down silos to speed new product introductions (NPI) and ensure clean, repeatable technology transfers.
  • Capital & Capacity Planning: Lead the fab's CapEx strategy - multi-million-dollar tool buys, facility and cleanroom expansion, floor-space optimization, and forward capacity planning to meet demand.
  • Supplier & Partner Strategy: Own executive-level relationships and negotiations with equipment OEMs, chemical and materials suppliers, and external foundry partners.
  • Quality & Continuity: Stand up and enforce robust quality systems (including automotive- or aerospace-grade standards where relevant) and lead the fab's response to technical excursions and supply risks to protect 24/7 continuity.
  • Cost & Budget Discipline: Build and manage the annual operating budget for fab engineering, finding structural cost-reduction opportunities that never come at the expense of yield or quality.
  • Leadership & Talent: Recruit, mentor, and scale a world-class engineering leadership bench; drive succession planning, workforce development, and a culture centered on safety and accountability.

WHO YOU'LL LEAD
  • Provide executive direction to a senior team, including the Directors of Process Engineering, Process Integration, and Equipment Engineering.
  • Own organizational design, headcount planning, and talent allocation across the full fab engineering ecosystem.
  • Set top-down goals, build performance-tracking frameworks, and coach department heads toward them.

WHAT YOU BRING
  • Executive Presence: You can distill dense technical data into clear strategic direction for the board, CEO, customers, and investors.
  • HVM Fab Mastery: Proven command of high-volume semiconductor manufacturing, with real depth in silicon photonics, MEMS, or advanced CMOS nodes.
  • Business Acumen: Strong hand with large budgets, capital-equipment ROI, and cost-of-goods (COGS) reduction.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: You build alignment and navigate competing priorities across Operations, R&D, Finance, Supply Chain, and Commercial.
  • Change Leadership: A track record of steering large technical organizations through rapid scaling and structural change.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Education: Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field.
  • Industry Experience: 15+ years of progressive semiconductor manufacturing experience, with a working command of both front-end (FEOL) and back-end (BEOL) processing.
  • Leadership Experience: 7+ years in a senior director or executive role (e.g., Director of Fab Operations, Director of Integration or Process, or VP) leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams in a 24/7 manufacturing setting.
  • Track Record: Demonstrated success scaling a fab from low-volume R&D or prototyping into stable, profitable high-volume manufacturing.

NICE TO HAVE
  • PhD in a relevant engineering field with published work in semiconductor or photonics technology.
  • Hands-on experience with silicon photonics integration or advanced optical communication device manufacturing.
  • Certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma executive leadership, or advanced project management (PMP).

WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL
  • Time is split across an executive office, boardrooms, and the cleanroom floor.
  • Periodic fab walkthroughs require full cleanroom PPE (bunny suit).
  • Up to 25% travel for vendor evaluations, customer executive reviews, and industry conferences.

ELIGIBILITY
This role is based at a facility governed by U.S. export-control (ITAR) requirements. All applicants must qualify as a "U.S. person" under ITAR - a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (green-card holder), asylee, or refugee.

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