Technical Program Manager III

Ascendion; United States; On-site; USD 152,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

5 personal days accrued each calendar—

Paid time off and holidays

Ascendion Learning Management System

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking a Technical Program Manager III in Sunnyvale, CA for a business group advancing next-generation AR wearables. You will drive hardware design releases for flex and multi-layer boards, coordinating with electrical engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure robust, compact form factors.

You will manage SMT and FATP end-to-end, monitor schedules, quality, and yield, and interface with APAC manufacturers to ensure readiness and strong supplier relationships, enabling timely

Qualifications

• Must own design releases for flexes and MLBs from early design through production
• Experience managing SMT and FATP builds end-to-end, including schedule, quality, and yield
• Hands-on APAC contract manufacturer management and vendor engagement

Responsibilities

• Direct ownership of design releases for flexes and MLBs from early design through production.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers and cross-functional teams to develop flexible circuits and rigid circuit boards.
• Gather feedback, track schedules, and highlight risks throughout the development process.
• Manage SMT and FATP build end-to-end, optimizing schedule, quality, and yield.
• Engage directly with APAC contract manufacturers, ensuring supplier readiness and managing flex vendor relationships.

Skills

Design releases

APAC vendor management

SMT & FATP management

Job description

Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.

Learn more at https://ascendion.com/.

Engineering to the Power of AI™, AAVA™, EngineeringAI, Engineering to Elevate Life™, Enterprise PlatformsAI, Data & InsightsAI, ExperienceAI, GCCAI, OperationsAI, Platform EngineeringAI, ProductAI, and Quality EngineeringAIare trademarks or service marks of Ascendion®. AAVA™ is pending registration. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

About Ascendion

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquarters in New Jersey, our workforce of 11,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems - and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the Role:

This role supports a business group focused on developing next-generation AR wearable devices. The team is driving innovation in flexible and rigid circuit board design, enabling advanced features in compact form factors. The need arises from increased project volume and the complexity of integrating new electrical components into wearable products.

Job Title:

Technical Program Manager III

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct ownership of design releases for flexes and MLBs (multi-layer boards) from early design through production.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers and cross-functional teams to develop flexible circuits and rigid circuit boards.
• Gather feedback, track schedules, and highlight risks throughout the development process.
• Manage SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and FATP (Final Assembly, Test, and Pack) build end-to-end, optimizing schedule, quality, and yield.
• Engage directly with APAC contract manufacturers, ensuring supplier readiness and managing flex vendor relationships.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Direct ownership of design releases for flexes and MLBs (multi-layer boards) from early design through production.
• Managing SMT and FATP builds end-to-end, including schedule, quality, and yield optimization.
• Hands-on APAC CM (Contract Manufacturer) management, including flex vendor engagement and supplier readiness.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with AR wearable device development.
• Familiarity with small electrical component integration in compact form factors.
• Knowledge of advanced PCB fabrication techniques and materials.

Location:

Sunnyvale, CA

Salary Range:

The salary for this position is between $151,760 - $201,760 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• [medical insurance]
• [dental insurance]
• [vision insurance]
• [401(k) retirement plan]
• [long-term disability insurance]
• [short-term disability insurance]
• [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State]
• [10-15 days of paid vacation time]
• [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year]
• [Ascendion Learning Management System]

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