Technical Program Manager (PCB Hardware)

Technical Program Manager (PCB Hardware)
Location: Fully remote (US Only)
Pay Rate: $90/hr on W2
Contract: 12 months (expected extension/conversion)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week
Start Date: March
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, paid vacation & sick leave, 401(k)


This role supports our client's business group focused on developing next-generation AR wearable devices.
Their team is driving innovation in flexible and rigid circuit board design, enabling advanced features in compact form factors.
Their need arises from increased project volume and the complexity of integrating new electrical components into wearable products.

Key Projects/Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Responsible for electrical parts and components in big tech, with a focus on AR wearables and small electrical components.
• Work outside standard hours to accommodate collaboration with APAC vendors.
• End-to-end ownership of PCB fabrication, including schematics, layouts, and form development through to execution and vendor approval for part fabrication.
• Experience in wearables, especially AR wearables and small electrical components.
• Direct ownership of design releases for flexes and MLBs (multi-layer boards) from early design through production.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers and cross-functional teams to develop flexible circuits and rigid circuit boards.
• Gather feedback, track schedules, and highlight risks throughout the development process.
• Manage SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and FATP (Final Assembly, Test, and Pack) builds end-to-end, optimizing for schedule, quality, and yield.
• Engage directly with APAC contract manufacturers, ensuring supplier readiness and managing flex vendor relationships.

Qualifications:

• At least with 5 years in electrical design, PCB development, or related hardware engineering roles.
• Experience in wearables or consumer electronics preferred.

Must-Have Skills

• Direct ownership of design releases for flexes and MLBs (multi-layer boards) from early design through production.
• Experience with development of PCBAs and flexible circuits
• Managing SMT and FATP builds end-to-end, including schedule, quality, and yield optimization.
• Hands-on APAC CM (Contract Manufacturer) management, including flex vendor engagement and supplier readiness.
• Design for manufacturability and working with design engineers , familiarity with layout, schematic,
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred, but not required.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Familiarity with small electrical component integration in compact form factors.
• Knowledge of advanced PCB fabrication techniques and materials.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.