Technical Project/Program Management - Technical Program Manager III

Apex Systems; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K

HSA

Career coaching

Job summary

Everforth Apex in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Technical Program Manager III to own the PCB design release process for next-generation AR wearable devices. You will oversee flex and MLB design releases, coordinate with electrical and layout engineers, and manage SMT/FATP builds to optimize schedule, quality, and yield.

The role requires hands-on leadership in hardware development, vendor engagement with contract manufacturers, and risk tracking across the end-to-end release cycle, with occasional

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electrical design, PCB development, or related hardware engineering.
• Ability to own the board release process and drive results.
• Experience coordinating with contract manufacturers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Take direct ownership of design releases for flexes and MLBs from design to production.
• Collaborate with electrical/layout engineers on flexible and rigid boards.
• Drive SMT/FATP builds, managing schedule, quality, and yield.
• Engage with contract manufacturers and manage vendor relationships.
• Track schedules, identify risks, and communicate across teams.

Skills

PCB design ownership

Design release ownership

SI/PI familiarity

Vendor engagement

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

SMT

FATP

Vendor management

Job description

Job Description: Technical Project/Program Management - Technical Program Manager III

Job#: 3052093

Job Description: Technical Program/Program Manager III

Location: Sunnyvale, California (Onsite)

COMPENSATION: $73 - $83 HOURLY

Role Overview

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. This position involves direct ownership of the engineering work for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and requires a candidate who can provide control and insight to steer the board release process.

Key Responsibilities

• Take direct ownership of design releases for flexes and multi-layer boards (MLBs) from early design through production.
• Collaborate with electrical and layout engineers to develop flexible circuits and rigid circuit boards.
• Drive the engineering work for PCBAs, ensuring process familiarity and effective communication.
• Manage Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Final Assembly, Test, and Pack (FATP) builds end-to-end, optimizing for schedule, quality, and yield.
• Engage with contract manufacturers, ensuring supplier readiness and managing vendor relationships.
• Gather feedback, track schedules, and highlight risks throughout the development process.
• Facilitate team communication, which may involve some evening calls to coordinate with international teams.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design, PCB development, or related hardware engineering roles is required. Experience should demonstrate a sense of ownership and leadership, with the ability to manage the process of releasing a board.

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated experience taking direct ownership of design releases for flexes and MLBs.
• Experience managing SMT and FATP builds, including schedule, quality, and yield optimization.
• Proficiency with contract manufacturer management, including vendor engagement and ensuring supplier readiness.
• Familiarity with signal integrity and power integrity (SI/PI) principles.

Education

A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is preferred but not required. Relevant experience is prioritized over formal education.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Company Culture & Benefits

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.