{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"39784c891da96fdbb663790d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/39784c891da96fdbb663790d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/39784c891da96fdbb663790d","title":"Technical Program Manager","description":"About fab2\nThe fab2 team can build anything. We design all the hardware and software needed to make chips and we make the fabs, tools, and components ourselves.\n\nWe're looking for exceptional, hands-on people who can iterate to the limits of what's possible.\n\nfab2 was founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller. Sam is best known for making chips in his garage, and Jim has been a leader in the semiconductor industry for the past 40 years.\nAbout the role\nfab2 is hiring a Technical Program Manager to accelerate development of our semiconductor fab. You’ll translate top-level company goals into technical programs and drive execution from concept through integration. You’ll report to our CEO, Sam Zeloof, and build out the system that coordinates Atomic Semi’s mechanical, electrical, software, and production teams.\nResponsibilities\nManage the development of fab tools and components from requirements definition to production release.\nDrive cross-functional execution across mechanical, electrical, embedded/software, and production to hit spec and schedule.\nMaintain the critical path, surface technical risks early, and define mitigations and alternate routes to keep projects moving.\nCommunicate status, decisions, and risks proactively across teams and up to leadership.\nBuild lightweight project management systems for planning, communication, and visibility.\nRequired Experience\n5+ years of experience managing complex hardware projects.\nDemonstrated ability deliver on tight engineering timelines and manage trade-offs to deliver new products; excellent judgement.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nExperience with a project management software, isn’t too tied to a particular one.\nDegree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.\nNice-to-have\nHaving performed some type of hardware engineering, such as mechanical or electrical.\nFamiliarity or interest in semiconductor technologies and semiconductor specific techniques/tools.\nExperience leading NPI programs and successfully transitioning products from engineering/R&D builds through production ramp in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.\nWorking at fab2\nWe’re an early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and a lab/offices in Austin, TX, Lockhart, TX and San Francisco, CA.\nBenefits: fab2offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:\nMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance\nGenerous Paid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick Time\nVisa Sponsorship\nLife and Disability Insurance\nPaid Parental Leave\n401(k) retirement plan\nWeekly Learning & Development opportunities\nCommuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides from the office\nLunches daily, Dinners 3x per week, Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks and Spindrifts\nWe are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected statuses.\nExport Control Analysis: This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. 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