Technical Program Manager II

About the Role

As a Technical Program Manager II at North Star Staffing, you will support a high-impact hardware team developing next-generation AR wearable devices. This pivotal remote role focuses on flexible and rigid PCB development, electrical component integration, and end-to-end program execution across global manufacturing partners.

The ideal candidate possesses strong experience in PCB fabrication, flex circuits, MLBs (multi-layer boards), and APAC contract manufacturer management, along with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments.

Key Responsibilities

Hardware Program Ownership

• Drive end-to-end ownership of flex and rigid PCB design releases from early development through production.
• Manage schematics, layout reviews, form development, vendor approval, and fabrication readiness.
• Track milestones, schedules, and risks across hardware development cycles.

Manufacturing & Vendor Management

• Manage SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and FATP (Final Assembly, Test & Pack) builds.
• Optimize schedule, yield, quality, and cost across manufacturing phases.
• Engage directly with APAC contract manufacturers and flex vendors.
• Ensure supplier readiness and manage vendor performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Electrical Engineering and cross-functional hardware teams.
• Gather design feedback and drive issue resolution.
• Communicate program status, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Support global collaboration across time zones (including APAC coordination).

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in electrical design, PCB development, or hardware engineering program management.
• Direct ownership of flex and multi-layer board (MLB) releases from concept to production.
• Experience managing SMT and FATP builds end-to-end.
• Hands-on APAC Contract Manufacturer (CM) management.
• Experience engaging flex vendors and ensuring supplier readiness.
• Strong risk management, schedule tracking, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing AR wearable devices or compact consumer electronics.
• Experience integrating small electrical components in constrained form factors.
• Knowledge of advanced PCB fabrication processes and materials.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.

Key skills/competency

• PCB Fabrication
• Flex Circuits
• Multi-Layer Boards (MLBs)
• AR Wearables Hardware
• SMT & FATP Management
• APAC Vendor Management
• Electrical Component Integration
• Hardware Program Management
• Risk Mitigation
• Yield Optimization