Associate Product ManagerWho we are and what we do:

Zemax enables our customers to quickly bring new optical products to life through Zemax Virtual Prototyping: a collaborative workflow in which complete optical products can be simulated before ever manufacturing a part. Businesses using ZVP beat their competitors through fast times to market, decreased costs, and improved performance. Zemax is the only company that offers optical engineers and mechanical engineers the ability to work together with fewer hand-offs and better workflows, which means optical products get manufactured faster without iterations of physical prototypes.

Since 1991, Zemax has been driven by people passionate about the optical design space, and that legacy continues to this day. In the last few years, Zemax has seen dramatic growth, both in sales and headcount. The recent strategic investment by EQT Partners positions the company to triple our sales in the next 3-5 years. Headquartered in Kirkland, WA, Zemax has expanded sales and service support globally with operations in London, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Taipei.

Zemax is a company where every individual makes an impact, and employees are our greatest assets. At Zemax, you have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of passionate people on products that are changing the way optical products are designed.

Who will love this role:

• Implementers who can execute on the plan to reach goal

• Skilled communicators who can translate the technical details into value for the customer

• Project managers who can work with cross-functional teams, remove obstacles, and move the product forward
• Decision makers who can talk to customers and stakeholders, review the data, think of long-term implications, achieve concordance, and act

What you’ll do:

As Associate Product Manager you will join a breakthrough and profitable company that is growing fast. The position will support the Product Management team with a variety of activities including, but not limited to:

• Conduct competitor analysis
• Conduct market research
• Engage with customers to understand and prioritize needs
• Deliver content to support go to market efforts
• Manage and maintain the tactical roadmap
• Create technical content, release notes and related messaging
• Define features and test to ensure requirements are met

Success will look like:

In the first year, a high performer will have accomplished the following.

• Developed a clear understanding of Zemax products by attending trainings, demonstrations, and interacting with the team and customers
• Contributed to the quarterly release cycle of Zemax products with release notes, technical notes and other supporting documents
• Delivered concise updates of competitors with a quarterly report

What you’ll bring:

• Degree in mechanical engineering, physics, optics, or related field.
• 3+ years industry experience
• Demonstrable experience managing complex projects – ideally, but not limited to, software projects
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• A flexible and adaptable attitude toward responding to change
• Fluency in English
• Strong problem-solving skills
• The ability to take on extensive responsibility and excel in a small team environment

And you get bonus points for the following:

• Familiarity with software development processes
• MBA or business experience
• Familiarity with UX/UI design

You will work in:

Kirkland, WA. Relocation assistance available.

Zemax, LLC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.