PCB Manufacturing Technical Program Manager

Meta; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta Reality Labs Research is hiring a PCB Manufacturing Technical Program Manager to own end-to-end PCB fabrication and assembly programs from design release through delivery for multiple concurrent research builds.

You will build and drive schedules across engineering, sourcing, and external partners, manage budgets, and ensure IP protection while solving complex manufacturing challenges in a fast-changing environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of program or project management experience in hardware, research, or consumer product development.
• Proven track record of managing PCB fabrication and/or assembly programs with external manufacturing partners.
• Experience owning and managing a team’s budget, forecasting, tracking spend, and reporting against plan.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program management for PCB fabrication and assembly, from design release through delivery.
• Build, maintain, and communicate schedules across multiple teams and suppliers; set milestones and surface risks.
• Manage external PCB fabrication and assembly partners: capability assessment, quoting, NPI readiness, build tracking, escalation, and review.

Skills

Program management

Hardware projects

Schedule management

Vendor management

IP/security awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SVN

Git

Job description

At Meta Reality Labs Research, we are building the future of augmented and virtual reality. As the PCB manufacturing technical program manager, you will be responsible for the programs that take printed circuit board designs from layout release through fabrication, assembly, and delivery into the hands of our research teams. You will be a critical member of the PCB Design & Manufacturing team, partnering with a multi-disciplinary group of researchers, hardware, sourcing, and legal teams, as well as external fabrication and assembly partners. You will define requirements and deliverables, build and drive schedules, manage vendor relationships and NPI readiness, and keep the big picture in focus while digging into the details when it counts. Successful candidates demonstrate the ability to navigate ambiguity, learn new domains quickly, and drive process improvements that increase team efficiency.PCB Manufacturing Technical Program Manager Responsibilities:Own end-to-end program management for PCB fabrication and assembly, from design release through delivery, across a portfolio of concurrent research buildsBuild, maintain, and communicate schedules across multiple teams and suppliersset milestones, report statuses, and surface and resolve risks earlyManage external PCB fabrication and assembly partners: capability assessment, quoting, NPI readiness, build tracking, escalation, and performance reviewPartner with engineering and sourcing on supplier evaluation, selection, qualification, and security protocolImplement and improve practices that protect Meta Reality Labs Research's intellectual property and any confidential data shared with third partiesWork closely with internal customers to understand their goals, requirements, and build priorities, and translate them into executable manufacturing plansDrive quality and yield improvement with suppliers and internal stakeholderssupport root-cause analysis and corrective action on build issuesDevelop and scale best practices, tools, and processes for design release, documentation, and manufacturing handoff in a fast-changing environmentDrive effective teamwork, communication, and commitment across disparate groups with competing prioritiesProactively identify technical, legal, procedural, logistical, and communications issues, and drive creative solutions to manage riskMinimum Qualifications:4+ years of program or project management experience in hardware, research, or consumer product developmentProven track record of managing PCB fabrication and/or assembly programs with external manufacturing partnersDemonstrated ability to build and maintain schedules across multiple teams, allocate and manage shared resources, and partner with legal on IP and related mattersExperience in owning and managing a team's budget, including forecasting, tracking spend, and reporting against planSkilled at translating complex technical information into clear terms for non-technical audiencesExperience organizing and planning complex, multi-workstream programs, including defining milestones, tracking deliverables, and managing dependenciesEffective interpersonal skills, with experience in navigating and resolving conflictExperience working autonomously and driving alignment across multiple teamsPreferred Qualifications:Experience with continuous integration practices and Agile development methodologiesExperience managing projects with remote or distributed teamsDemonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesExperience with SVN, Git, or similar version control systemsFamiliarity with IPC standards and PCB/PCBA quality and inspection practicesFamiliarity with PCB layout design, design-for-manufacturing (DFM), and release operationsExperience working with international hardware manufacturing partnersExperience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)About Meta:Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].$108,000/year to $164,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.