Technical Program Manager III- #26-23271

US Tech Solutions; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions in Sunnyvale, CA seeks an experienced electrical hardware engineer to own PCB development for next-generation AR wearables. You will drive flex and rigid board design, manage SMT/FATP builds, and coordinate with APAC contract manufacturers.

This contract role requires hands-on experience with wearables, strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to push designs from schematic to production while optimizing schedule, quality, and yield.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in electrical design, PCB development, or related hardware engineering roles.
• Experience in wearables or consumer electronics preferred.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred but not required; relevant experience valued.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end ownership of PCB fabrication, including schematics, layouts, and form development through to execution and vendor approval.
• Direct ownership of design releases for flexes and MLBs from early design through production.
• Manage SMT and FATP builds end-to-end, including schedule, quality, and yield optimization.
• Engage with APAC contract manufacturers, ensuring supplier readiness and managing flex vendor relationships.
• 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.
• Work outside standard hours to accommodate collaboration with APAC vendors.

Skills

PCB design ownership

SMT & FATP management

APAC vendor management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or related field

Job description

$80-$87 per hour

Sunnyvale, CA

Contract

Duration: 12 months

Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for electrical parts and components in big tech, with a focus on AR wearables and small electrical components.
• Work outside standard hours to accommodate collaboration with APAC vendors.
• End-to-end ownership of PCB fabrication, including schematics, layouts, and form development through to execution and vendor approval for part fabrication.
• Experience in wearables, especially AR wearables and small electrical components.

Key Projects/Day-to-Day 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) builds end-to-end, optimizing for schedule, quality, and yield.
• Engage directly with APAC contract manufacturers, ensuring supplier readiness and managing flex vendor relationships.

Must-Have Skills

• 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.

Nice-to-Have Skills

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

Years of Experience

• Minimum 5 years in electrical design, PCB development, or related hardware engineering roles. Experience in wearables or consumer electronics preferred.

Degrees/Certifications Required

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred, but not required. Relevant experience is more important than formal education.

Drive the Engineering work

• PCBA's working with Layout and Electrical engineers but LESS with vendor side

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

About US Tech Solutions: US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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