Senior Engineering Program Manager at Pivotal Systems in Fremont, California

Job description

• We are seeking for a highly skilled Engineering Program Manager with a strong mechatronics background in to lead and oversee our technical projects in flow control product development. This role demands a hands-on leader who excels in execution, thrives in fast-paced environments, and adapts seamless to small, agile teams.
• Reporting to the VP of Engineering Development, you will drive projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet timelines, budgets, and technical specifications while fostering innovation and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical projects related to best-in-class gas flow monitoring and control technology platforms, ensuring alignment with company objectives and client requirements.
• Take a proactive, hands-on role in product development activities, including prototyping, testing, design validation, and refinement of hardware and/or software components to ensure manufacturability, scalability, and high performance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality assurance—to define project scope, technical requirements, and deliverables, while adapting to the dynamics of a small team environment.
• Own the seamless transition of projects from development to manufacturing, including robust documentation, production readiness, and scale-up, with a relentless focus on getting things done efficiently.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets; monitor progress against milestones; and proactively manage risks and issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external clients, providing regular updates on project status, timelines, and budgetary considerations.
• Ensure adherence to technical specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements through all phases of the product lifecycle.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, DFMEAs, validation testing, and production readiness reviews.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in product design, development workflows, and high volume manufacturing processes.
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned, and drive the implementation of best practices across teams.
• Travel <10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; advanced degree (e.g., MS, PhD) preferred, must understand Mechanical Engineering concepts.
• Proven track record of successfully managing technical projects in a fast-paced environment, preferably within the global semiconductor industry.
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including design, analysis, and manufacturing processes; knowledge of software programming and electrical principles highly desirable.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks, juggle multiple projects in a small-team setting where adaptability and a "get things done" mindset are essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Trello) and familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials preferred.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

Skills

Required

• Project management
• Mechanical engineering principles
• Leadership
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies

Preferred

• Knowledge of software programming
• Electrical principles
• PMP certification or equivalent

Benefits

• $130,000 - $160,000