The Hardware Technical Program Manager will lead the development, testing, and manufacturing of complex electronics assemblies for energy storage solutions, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure reliable design, thorough validation, and scalable production.
Key Responsibilities
Lead development, testing, and manufacturing of complex electronics assemblies from concept through production.
Coordinate cross-functional teams across hardware engineering, validation, supply chain, and operations.
Plan and manage prototype and production builds, including materials, logistics, and factory readiness.
Oversee system integration, validation testing, and release of boards and flex assemblies.
Partner with suppliers and contract manufacturers to drive design for manufacturability (DFM), design for test (DFT), yield improvement, and issue resolution.
Maintain build plans, risk registers, and program dashboards; proactively manage schedule and resource risks.
Serve as primary interface between engineering teams and external manufacturing partners.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline; an advanced degree is a plus.
At least 5 years of experience in hardware program management, hardware engineering, or manufacturing operations.
Proven success in driving NPI (New Product Introduction) builds and scaling hardware programs to volume production.
Strong understanding of box-level assemblies including PCBs, flex circuits, harnessing, enclosures, and thermal systems.
Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with a proven ability to thrive in high-ambiguity environments.
Willingness to travel to Redwood's sites, suppliers, and contract manufacturers as needed.
Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production environments, maintaining regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards.
Ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats.
Willingness to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time.
Availability to work in a split environment between office and production facility, including extended periods in the production environment.
Ability to work in a full-time capacity in San Francisco, CA, with flexibility to support production needs, including occasional work on weekends or alternate shifts (approximately 25%).
Benefits & Perks
Compensation range: $153,000 - $248,500 USD
Work schedule may vary depending on site operational needs, with flexibility required
Split work environment between office and production facility
Willingness to travel to Redwood's sites, suppliers, and contract manufacturers as needed
Full-time position
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