Sr. Technical Program Manager (TPM)

Milpitas, CA - HQ. Posted 3 days ago

The role

You will own engineering projects from scoping through release. You will lead AI-powered hardware NPI and drive global alignment between North America and Asia Pacific teams.

What you will do

Own engineering projects end to end from scoping through development, validation and release
Set milestones and success criteria
Manage schedules and dependencies across software, hardware and AI teams
Lead AI-powered hardware NPI from development to launch
Manage UL/CE certification for hardware and release gates, UAT and GA for software
Capture, prioritize and track requirements
Align requirements with engineering plans across regions
Drive global alignment between North America and Asia Pacific teams
Track risks and resolve blockers and cross-team dependencies
Build lightweight processes and keep stakeholders informed

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
8+ years of experience in technical program management or engineering project management
Proven track record leading engineering projects and NPI for both hardware and software products, through production release and launch
Strong technical understanding of software/hardware systems and product development processes
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Ability to resolve conflicting priorities and drive accountability across teams
Professional proficiency in both English and Mandarin

Nice to have

Experience in industrial automation, machine vision, robotics, AI, or intelligent hardware
Hands-on hardware NPI experience (EVT/DVT/PVT, contract manufacturers, UL/FCC) and software release management
Experience working with engineering teams distributed across North America and Asia Pacific

Before you apply

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements

About the company

UnitX is building the AI-powered eyes and brain for autonomous manufacturing. Their machine-vision platform helps manufacturers detect complex defects, automate inspection, and improve production quality.