Senior Engineer I / Technical Program Manager, Hardware & Controls Engineering

About the role

The Technical Program Manager / Senior Engineer will lead complex, multi-project engineering programs focused on the development, integration, and deployment of custom hardware, controls, and automation systems within regulated and industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program execution, serving as the primary technical and delivery point of contact across internal stakeholders including Product Management, Engineering, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Software, IT, Facilities, Process Automation, and external vendors.
• Ensure hardware and system offerings align with established product architectures, IT standards, process automation frameworks, and facilities requirements.
• Manage engineering projects from concept through commissioning, including scope definition, scheduling, risk management, budgeting, and quality-first execution.
• Partner with Legal, Procurement, and Finance to review MSAs, develop SOWs, manage purchase orders, and oversee vendor contracting for external engineering and integration services.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams spanning engineering, design, manufacturing, construction, quality, panel shops, IT, and third-party system integrators.
• Oversee vendor performance and ensure contracted hardware, control systems, and automation solutions meet technical, quality, regulatory, and delivery expectations.
• Lead by example and drive program pipelines and stage-gate execution models to ensure predictable, on-time, and on-budget delivery of new hardware and systems offerings.
• Communicate program status, risks, financial performance, and forecasts clearly and effectively to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Automation, or related discipline); Master’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience delivering complex systems engineering, automation, or industrial control programs; experience operating at a senior project or program management level.
• Demonstrated experience working with life sciences, regulated manufacturing, and industrial automation integration environments.
• Strong background in systems integration, including controls, SCADA, hardware/software interfaces, and networked systems.
• Prominent experience executing projects within quality management systems, including validation, verification, installation procedures, deviation management, and root cause investigations (e.g., GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11).
• Extensive experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating work across engineering, operations, IT, quality, and external vendors.
• Strong financial and program management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, margin control, and resource utilization.
• Quality-first mindset with a track record of delivering compliant, reliable, and scalable systems.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting laboratory, manufacturing, or research environments in life sciences or industrial settings.
• PMP or equivalent project/program management certification.
• Six Sigma or continuous improvement training.
• Experience modernizing or migrating legacy systems to standardized, reusable architectures.

Skills

• Systems Integration
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance
• Vendor Management
• Team Leadership

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation with bonus potential and generous early-stage equity.
• U.S. Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; flexible time off with generous company wide holidays; paid parental leave; an educational assistance program; commuter benefits, including bike share memberships for office based employees; and a company subsidized lunch program.
• International Benefits: Comprehensive benefits program tailored to the region.

Pay

USD salary ranges apply only to U.S.-based positions; international salaries are set to local market. Expected Base Salary Range: $118,800 USD - $159,600 USD

Schedule

Full-time position