Senior Hardware TPM: Drive Unit & Actuator Programs

ridealso; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

One Medical membership

Progyny fertility benefits

Flexible time off

401(k) match

Job summary

ALSO is building next-generation electric mobility solutions from our Palo Alto base. As a Technical Program Manager, you will lead drive unit programs across architecture, prototyping, validation, and mass production, coordinating with product, mechanical, electrical, firmware, and supply chain teams to drive timely delivery.

The role requires deep cross-functional leadership, strong engineering background, and the ability to travel ~10-15% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or related engineering field.
• 7+ years of experience in program management, engineering or similar cross-functional role.
• Experience shipping drive unit and actuator products from concept to mass production.
• Familiarity with NPI processes, tooling qualification, PPAP, DVT/PVT, and first-article inspections.
• Experience with electromechanical systems and working with contract manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Lead drive unit programs from architecture through mass production.
• Plan requirements, identify risks, and keep programs on track.
• Develop schedules with cross-functional teams and manage blockers.
• Communicate status and issues to leadership.
• Collaborate with product, mechanical, electrical, firmware, and supply chain.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering background

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or related engineering

Job description

ALSO is building next-generation electric mobility solutions from our Palo Alto base. As a Technical Program Manager, you will lead drive unit programs across architecture, prototyping, validation, and mass production, coordinating with product, mechanical, electrical, firmware, and supply chain teams to drive timely delivery.

The role requires deep cross-functional leadership, strong engineering background, and the ability to travel ~10-15% domestically and internationally.