Principal Technical Program Manager, Electrical Engineering

We are CARIAD, an automotive software development team with the Volkswagen Group. Our mission is to make the automotive experience safer, more sustainable, more comfortable, more digital, and more fun. To achieve that we are building the leading tech stack for the automotive industry and creating a unified software platform for over 10 million new vehicles per year. We're looking for talented, digital minds like you to help us create code that moves the world. Together with you, we'll build outstanding digital experiences and products for all Volkswagen Group brands that will transform mobility. Join us as we shape the future of the car and everyone around it.

Role Summary:

The Principal Technical Program Manager, Electrical Engineering role within the Hardware organization is intended for an individual with broad background in electronic hardware development, significant experience with project management and hardware launch management for mass production.

The Technical Program Manager will be responsible for achieving project objectives of on time, on spec, on budget and on quality deliveries and will be responsible for coordinating internal meetings with hardware team members and coordinate task with international development team and contract manufacturing plants. Additionally, you will be responsible to work with ECU Hardware manufacturing partner in a joint development mode starting from project initiation, PCB Layout, mechanical housing, prototype build, test setup, DV testing, quality process, capacity planning, manufacturing line readiness and mass introduction.

Role Responsibilities:

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• Responsible for achieving project objectives of on time, on spec, on budget and on quality deliveries.
• Responsible to prepare, maintain and track formal project plans including schedules and deliverables, including those from the EE, ME, ID and FW teams and other teams as needed.
• Communicate engineering requirements, specifications, project schedule, and budget constraints to cross-functional teams, including engineers, senior management and consultants.
• Responsible for project, resource planning, reporting and escalation.
• Support HW project team in procuring new Hardware (HW) / Software (SW) tools and working with corresponding vendors in setting up the same.
• Work with SoC silicon vendors for the on-going projects in getting technical support with respect to HW and SW for those SoCs.
• Administer a formal review process to validate each development phase has completed successfully, and the product is ready for the next phase

Launch management with manufacturing partner

• Responsible and main interface for manufacturing partner from project initiation to launch.
• Establish project schedule, financial parameters and technical requirements with manufacturing partner.
• Work closely with Failure Analysis Engineers and to provide guidance to the debug technicians and develop better understanding of the product.
• Test/Assembly process support: test code verification, test automation, bug reporting, test process improvements and cost reductions.
• Technical and project management interface with development team for Layout, Mechanical assembly as part of joint development project.
• Responsible for early engagement of manufacturing team for design review, DFM, Testing setup, DV plan/executing etc.
• Coordinate with manufacturing partner from early prototype build, production line set up, quality review, QA plan, ramp up plan, end of line test setup plan, mass production plan, strategy for field quality issue resolution etc.
• Arrange review at each quality gate with manufacturing partner.

General Skills:

• Expert communicator across cultural and team boundaries.
• Expertise in motivating teams and fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
• Background in managing multiple and competing stakeholder interests; establishing trust, clear roles and responsibilities, and good will between partner engineering organizations.
• Experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• Collaborate and work with partners for hardware development and tests.
• Collaborate and work with multiple teams across geographies and time zones.

Required Specialized Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of establishing project schedules, financial parameters, and technical requirements, managing projects from initiation to mass production.
• Strong technical background with a good understanding of manufacturing, manufacturing processes, materials, electronics, and mechanical aspects.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical HW development, specifically circuit design and validation preferred.
• Prior experience in automotive projects, especially in the field of Electronic Control Unit (ECU).

Desired Skills:

• NPI project experience
• Test/Assembly process support: test code verification, test automation, bug reporting, test process improvements and cost reductions.

Workplace Flexibility:

• Travel to worldwide locations required, up to 20%

Years of Relevant Experience:

• 12+ years of experience with Hardware Project and Launch management
• 2+ years of experience working with manufacturing partners from prototyping to production of mechanical hardware (housings, enclosures, heat sinks, fasteners, and structural components).

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related degree

Desired Education:

• Master's degree in engineering, or related degree

Compensation

Salary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, credentials or certifications, industry-based experience, qualification and training. In the city of Mountain View, CA, the salary range for this position is 208,000 - 290,667.

CARIAD, Inc. provides performance-based merits and annual bonus along with a competitive benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match and defined contribution plan, short and long term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment plans, maternity and non-primary caregiver leave, adoption assistance, employee referral program and vacation and paid holidays. We also offer a unique vehicle lease program that covers registration and insurance fees.

CARIAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.