Platform Technical Program Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead board-level NPI programs from design freeze through EVT, DVT, PVT, and volume ramp, with clear ownership of schedules, risks, and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary interface to contract manufacturers for PCBA and board assembly, driving build planning, execution, and issue resolution.
• Drive manufacturing readiness reviews with engineering and CMs, including DFM/DFA, test strategy, and factory bring-up.
• Carefully coordinate CM activities across PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, test, and final board integration.
• Manage BOM readiness, AVL qualification, and component sourcing in partnership with supply chain and CMs.
• Own change management during NPI, including ECO tracking, revision control, and communication of changes to manufacturing partners.
• Plan and execute prototype, pilot, and production builds, tracking yield, defects, and corrective actions through ramp.
• Identify manufacturing risks related to design, process, or supply chain; develop mitigation plans and drive closure.
• Establish and track KPIs for board-level manufacturing, including yield, first-pass success, cycle time, and quality escapes.
• Carefully coordinate closely with system, thermal, and mechanical teams to ensure board-level requirements are aligned with system integration and deployment.
• Provide clear, regular program updates to engineering leadership and executives, highlighting risks, tradeoffs, and decisions.
• Continuously improve board-level NPI and CM engagement processes to support faster iteration and scalable production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, hardware NPI, or manufacturing program leadership for PCBAs or complex electronic assemblies.
• Hands-on experience working with contract manufacturers for board-level builds, including EVT/DVT/PVT and volume production.
• A strong understanding of PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, board-level test, and manufacturing quality systems.
• Experience managing cross-functional hardware programs involving EE, PD, SI, test, supply chain, and operations.
• Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with high technical and executional complexity.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to align internal teams and external manufacturing partners.

Qualifications

• Technical Program Manager experience.
• Hands-on experience with contract manufacturers.
• Experience with PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, and board-level test.
• Experience with cross-functional hardware programs.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Skills

• Technical Program Management.
• Contract Manufacturer Interface.
• PCB Fabrication and SMT Assembly.
• Board-Level Test.
• Manufacturing Quality Systems.
• Cross-Functional Hardware Programs.
• Fast-Paced Ambiguous Environments.
• Communication and Organizational Skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage.
• $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits.
• Housing subsidy of $2k per month for those living within walking distance of the office.
• Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row).
• Variety of wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more.
• Daily lunch + dinner in our office.

Pay

Compensation Range: $175K - $250K

Schedule

Full-time