Senior Electrical Hardware TPM for EV ECU Programs

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is seeking an Electrical Hardware Technical Program Manager to drive design, development, release and validation of vehicle ECUs. You will lead cross-functional teams through product development stages, manage schedules, risks, and supplier coordination to ensure timely launches.

The role requires initiative, independent judgement, and strong communication with executives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience on a program team or equivalent experience.
• BS+ in Engineering or similar technical degree required.
• Detailed knowledge of electronics design, development, validation, and integration process.
• Prior relevant engineering experience in ME, EE or systems engineering.
• Experience working with Contract Manufacturers and vendors for PCBA, mechanical housings, complex system and high level assembly.
• Outstanding program management skills to include development of program plans, schedules, and clear definition and management of program goals.
• Proven experience in developing, launching and sustaining complex products.
• Demonstrated experience in addressing and solving complex issues.
• Strong communication experience with executive staff members.
• Proven experience tracking and driving the progress of multiple projects.
• Strong team player and leader known to build trust, collaborate, communicate and partner with cross-functional teams.
• Travel as needed to support builds.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Electrical Hardware Design team to create engineering and delivery schedules, closely track engineering progress, and deliveries against overall vehicle deliverable schedules.
• Responsible for driving custom module developments with in-house PCBA designs and mechanical assemblies.
• Identify programmatic risks and work to mitigate and reduce exposure, championing and raising issues and removing roadblocks to hit timing.
• Work with the vehicle line, software, electrical and other teams to identify, come together, and drive critical path and ensure synchronized deliveries.
• Lead and drive the development and integration of ECUs via design reviews, ensuring all pre-production builds are supported to effectively launch the vehicle.
• Coordinate with suppliers and supply chain to ensure timely delivery of components and assemblies for prototype builds.
• Coordinate with Vehicle integration and Electrical Systems to ensure delivery and successful integration of electronic assemblies.
• Push and support the release of all engineering documentation to support PLM.
• Support purchasing efforts as needed to ensure timely deliveries.
• Be able to plan budget for the project and maintain forecast, maintaining risk registers.

Skills

Program management

Engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Executive communication

Risk management

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is seeking an Electrical Hardware Technical Program Manager to drive design, development, release and validation of vehicle ECUs. You will lead cross-functional teams through product development stages, manage schedules, risks, and supplier coordination to ensure timely launches.

The role requires initiative, independent judgement, and strong communication with executives.