The Senior Technical Project Manager will lead complex electrical engineering projects from concept through product release, ensuring deliverables, schedules, risks, and cross-functional dependencies are effectively managed. This role is partnering with engineers and business stakeholders to drive successful execution of new product development, sustaining engineering, technology advancement, and product lifecycle initiatives.
Client Details
This organization is a global technology leader that develops highly specialized equipment used in advanced manufacturing environments. Their systems enable some of the world's most sophisticated products and support high-volume production for leading global customers.
Description
This role will report directly into the Director of Electrical Engineering and be responsible for:
- Leading electrical engineering projects from concept through manufacturing release and product launch.
- Coordinating activities across electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, systems, quality, manufacturing, service, and supply chain teams.
- Developing and maintaining project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and status reporting within project management tools.
- Facilitating technical reviews, including requirements, preliminary design, critical design, detailed design, and verification readiness reviews.
- Tracking action items, risks, issues, and dependencies while driving timely resolution and closure.
- Managing project risks, mitigation plans, engineering changes, and issue escalation processes.
- Supporting FMEA activities, risk reduction efforts, and adherence to product development processes and design governance requirements.
- Partnering with stakeholders to align technical execution with business objectives, quality expectations, and schedule commitments.
- Supporting manufacturing readiness, product introduction activities, sustaining engineering projects, and obsolescence initiatives.
- Communicating project health, key decisions, milestone progress, and critical updates to leadership and stakeholders.
- Identifying organizational barriers and proactively driving solutions to maintain project momentum.
- Building strong cross-functional relationships and creating alignment across competing priorities.
Profile
The successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering, systems engineering, or related technical development environments.
- 3+ years of experience leading technical projects, engineering programs, or complex cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong understanding of electrical hardware development processes and product lifecycle management.
- Experience managing project schedules, milestones, deliverables, technical reviews, and engineering change processes.
- Knowledge of risk management, FMEA, verification and validation activities, and structured product development methodologies.
- Experience working within semiconductor capital equipment, high-voltage systems, RF systems, power distribution, or related technologies preferred.
- Proficiency with project management and engineering tools such as Planview, Jira, Jama, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
Job Offer
The candidate will receive:
- Competitive salary and potential for salary growth
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and vacation/sick leave
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- A positive work environment that values collaboration and innovation
- Work-life balance and flexible scheduling options
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and resources
- Engaging and challenging projects that foster skill development
- Supportive and inclusive company culture
- Networking opportunities within the industry
- Potential for performance-based bonuses or incentives.
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