Job Description
This role involves managing the development, build, and delivery of hardware devices for Samsara's IoT platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams and international partners to ensure high-quality products are produced on time. The position focuses on hardware program management, supplier coordination, and ensuring alignment with company goals in a fast-paced, global environment.
Responsibilities
- •Develop and execute hardware schedules and engineering builds (EVT, DVT, PVT).
- •Coordinate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams including Software, Hardware, Product Management, and Operations.
- •Manage JDM partners and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality devices.
- •Address issues during device builds to keep projects on track.
- •Provide regular program status reports and coordinate with US-based System EPM.
- •Align BOM build costs and material availability with Operations.
Requirements
- •Minimum of 5 years experience in hardware engineering program management with proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects and factory build events.
- •Solid organizational skills including attention to details, prioritization, and triage of issues.
- •Adaptive attitude for a rapidly-evolving industry.
- •Proven record of driving cross-functional teams toward shared goals.
- •Self-motivated, proactive, creative, and critical problem-solving capabilities.
- •Ability to support international travel for JDM discussions and build events.
- •BS or MS degree in an engineering related field such as Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Science.
- •Experience with project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, SmartSheet, or related tools.
- •Experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence for project summaries and issue tracking.
- •Strong communication skills in both English and Mandarin.
- •Experience developing hardware schedules and executing engineering builds, including EVT, DVT, and PVT phases.
- •Ability to ensure tight cross-functional coordination and communication between Software, Hardware, Product Management, and Operations.
- •Ability to manage JDM and other key suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality devices.
- •Ability to address issues during device builds and keep the program on track using engineering skills.
- •Ability to provide regular reporting of program status and issues, coordinating closely with the System EPM in the US.
- •Experience supporting international travel for JDM discussions and build events.
Benefits
- •Competitive total compensation package
- •Employee-led remote and flexible working
- •Health benefits
- •Samsara for Good charity fund
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