Senior Technical Architect

HCL Technologies Limited; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited in California seeks an experienced Technical Project/Program Manager to lead cross-functional execution of Robotics NPI programs from concept through mass production. You will drive program planning, engineering execution, validation, and manufacturing readiness across hardware, firmware, software, AI/ML, mechanical, electrical, reliability, and operations teams.

As TPM you will coordinate architecture reviews, schematic reviews, PCB layout and design reviews while

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading a multidisciplinary engineering organization spanning hardware, firmware, embedded software, PCB design and production test.
• Experience reviewing designs from external teams or ODMs and giving technical feedback on components and trade-offs.
• Experience providing technical oversight for complex mixed-signal hardware architectures with high-speed interfaces and power electronics.
• Strong program management skills: owning schedules, dependencies and cross-functional delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI product development programs from concept to mass production.
• Collaborate with Hardware, Firmware, Embedded Software, PCB Design and Production Test teams.
• Conduct architecture, schematic, PCB layout and design reviews while mentoring engineers.
• Lead mechanical and electrical bring-up and development activities.
• Manage schedules, staffing plans, vendor selection, component approvals and risk across projects.
• Drive hardware programs through ODM/CM ecosystems and accelerate manufacturing line bring-up.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Design reviews feedback

Mixed-signal architectures

Program management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Project/Program Manager (TPM) to lead cross-functional execution of Robotics New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from concept through mass production. The TPM will drive program planning, engineering execution, validation, manufacturing readiness, supplier engagement, and launch activities across hardware, firmware, software, AI/ML, mechanical, electrical, reliability, and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• To Lead NPI product development programs from concept, architecture, schematic capture, PCB layout, verification, validation, EMC compliance, manufacturing transfer, Mass Production Release.
• To work with different teams contributing to program including Hardware, Firmware, Embedded Software, PCB Design, and Production Test engineering teams.
• To Conduct architecture reviews, schematic reviews, PCB layout reviews, and design reviews while mentoring engineers across multiple technical disciplines.
• To Lead mechanical and electrical and bring-up.
• Manage project schedules, staffing plans, Vendor selection, component approvals, and technical risk across multiple projects.
• To lead hardware programs through ODM/CM ecosystems
• To accelerate manufacturing line bring-up and resolve technical issues by following up with ODMs during new product introduction.

Skill Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Leading a multidisciplinary engineering organization of spanning hardware, firmware, embedded software, PCB design, and production test engineering
• Experience reviewing designs produced by external engineering teams or ODMs and providing technical feedback on component selection and design trade-offs
• Experience in technical oversight for complex mixed-signal hardware architectures incorporating high-speed SoCs, DDR memory, USB, Ethernet, high-speed serial interfaces, precision analog electronics, embedded processors, and power electronics. Conducted architecture reviews, HDL reviews, schematic reviews, PCB layout reviews, and system integration while mentoring engineers from junior through principal levels.
• Core strength is program management: owning schedule, dependencies, and cross-functional delivery.

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026totaled $14.8billion.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.