Product Documentation Administrator (Part-Time)

About Xscape Photonics Xscape Photonics is helping customers escape the scaling limits of Agentic AI hardware by enabling machines to think faster. Spun out of groundbreaking silicon photonics work at Columbia University, the company has developed a scalable multi-color laser platform to solve the escape bandwidth bottlenecks limiting GPU-to-GPU and GPU-to-memory interfaces. With a leadership team having multiple decades of experience shipping photonics products and backed by investors including Nvidia and Cisco, the company has recently begun sampling its first technology validation kits and is currently engaged with pilot customers for its first product launch. About the Role: • Administer and maintain product documentation within the PDM/PLM system (Arena preferred, Agile a plus) • Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), part numbers, revisions, and document control processes • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal standards and procedures • Coordinate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and document releases • Serve as the system expert and primary point of contact for PDM-related workflows and troubleshooting • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams • Develop and enforce document control policies, naming conventions, and version control practices • Support new product introduction (NPI) activities by ensuring proper documentation structure and release readiness • Perform audits of product data to ensure completeness and compliance • Generate reports and metrics related to documentation and change management activities • Assist in system improvements, upgrades, and user training Required Skills & Experience: • Experience in photonics, semiconductor, electronics, or hardware manufacturing environments • Familiarity with ERP systems and integration with PLM tools • Experience supporting ISO or quality management systems • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced startup environment