Samsara’s hardware EPM is responsible for delivering new hardware devices to the business through prototyping and qualification builds and into mass production. In this role you will partner with internal EE/PD/FW engineers, product management, operations and supply chain to develop and ship high-quality products. You will manage the day-to-day activities of our JDM partners including design, build definition and execution, validation, and reliability to ensure product goals are achieved on a timely basis. You’ll be passionate about developing high-quality products, demonstrate a high degree of process ownership and innovation, and want to have fun while we bring the world of physical operations to the cloud.
This role is based in our Taipei office, and it is a hybrid position required to office as needed. This position requires travel up to 20% of the time and proximity to an international airport. Relocation will not be provided,
• Develop the hardware schedule and execute engineering builds, including EVT, DVT, and PVT.
• Ensure tight cross-functional coordination and communication between Software, Hardware, Product Management and Operations.
• Ensure our JDM partners have a clear understanding of the project goals and requirements.
• Manage JDM and other key suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality devices.
• Leverage your experience and engineering skills to address issues during device builds and keep the program on track.
• Provide regular reporting of program status and issues, coordinating closely with the System EPM in the US.
• Stay in alignment with Operations on BOM/Build costs and material availability.
• Be a role model of Samsara’s cultural principles both internally and externally.
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s values and operating principles as we scale globally and across new offices.
• 5+ years experience in hardware engineering program management - 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 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 is required, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Science is preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Project, SmartSheet or related project scheduling software Experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence for project summaries and issue tracking
• Strong communication skills in both English and Mandarin
• Experience with dash camera, gateway, or telematics products is a plus
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