Engineering Project Manager, Test Development

Engineering Project Manager, Test Development & NPI for a Global Consumer Product Company in Cupertino, CA

Summary:

Seeking an Engineering Project Manager with a strong Electrical Engineering background, robust project management skills, and effective communication abilities to support our team in test station development and bring-up.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of project management experience overseeing full product lifecycles within consumer electronics and bring a self-starter mentality to drive projects independently.

Responsibilities:

Lead Test Engineering teams to identify and manage hardware and software dependencies, set schedules for test solution delivery (fixtures, software, validation), and monitor product progress.

Proactively identify and escalate risks

Manage deliverables across the lifecycle by breaking down test and calibration requirements into specific deliverables, tracking dependencies, and ensuring timely execution throughout the product lifecycle

Schedule and lead cross-functional meetings to resolve issues, track action items, and ensure alignment at key checkpoints

Document and share insights on build bring-up timelines, key deliverables, and lessons learned for knowledge transfer with contract manufacturing partners

Anticipate potential timeline risks, develop mitigation plans, and effectively manage priorities within complex schedules

Apply project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence) and methodologies (e.g., Gantt charts, critical path analysis) to establish a reliable tracking process for build activities

Requirements:

3-5 years of project management experience in consumer electronics, with a demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end product development

Background in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with a strong understanding of system, hardware, and software requirements

Proven capability to design, track, and optimize project processes with minimal supervision and handle multiple priorities effectively

Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with an ability to work across global teams and accommodate China-friendly time zones as needed

Self-starter mentality with a proactive approach to uncovering risks and managing dependencies

Preferred:

Experience working with OEM partners and familiarity with test engineering for embedded products

Location:

Cupertino, CA (Hybrid, Tuesdays - Thursdays Onsite)

Duration: 12-48 months (Ongoing contract with no end date)

Salary:

$65/hr - $80/hr (DOE)