Senior Technical Program Manager, Hardware

Responsibilities

• Work with internal cross-functional teams to ensure products are optimized for manufacturability, cost, supply chain flexibility, and efficiency (DFx)
• Manage New Product Introduction (NPI) builds (pre-proto through PVT) for PCBA and FATP lines
• Develop assembly tooling/automation equipment with manufacturing partners and optimize lines for capacity
• Monitor assembly traceability and manufacturing data requirements at supplier & CM sites
• Monitor performance (yield, throughput) of sustaining lines globally
• Ensure proper implementation of engineering changes at the factory
• Drive production process improvements to achieve quality, cost, and yield goals
• Plan production capacity with sufficient capex and factory layout to meet production demand volumes
• Troubleshoot hardware test, reliability, or quality issues during engineering or production builds

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in fast-paced PCBA/FATP product design and commercialization companies
• Experience in DFx methodologies and in-depth knowledge of quality methodologies (statistical analysis, DOE, FMEA)
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and resolve problems effectively
• Experience with Continuous Process Improvement, Kanban, and Lean manufacturing principles
• Program management experience with excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Proficiency in Mandarin or Thai to interface with CM partners
• Ability to travel up to 25% internationally and domestically

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Arena PLM system
• Experience with Confluence and JIRA
• Experience with Tool Design/NX/similar CAD software

About the Company

ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of the electric mobility revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions.