Program Management Engineer

Texas Instruments•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Texas Instruments is seeking a service-minded leader to serve as a Program Management Engineer on its Radar team in Dallas. The role leads cross-functional teams through new product development and release, with success measured by growing the number of new products and achieving forecasted return on investment. The Radar business unit develops integrated RFCMOS radar technology, including 60GHz and 77GHz products. The engineer coordinates product execution across design, marketing, systems and applications, validation, product and test engineering, firmware and software engineering, manufacturing, field, and quality. The role works with fabrication and assembly and test sites to meet schedule, cost, and quality goals; plans and tracks projects from opportunity assessment through market release; manages budgets and schedules; and provides project updates to senior management. It also supports customer communications and deliveries, product reliability and characterization, failure analysis, qualification planning, material logistics, and maintenance of the Galileo system in line with new product development guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
At least 3 years of project engineering or program management experience with highly complex products or projects.
Proven leadership capabilities in leading multifaceted global teams.
A proven track record in indirect management and influence.

Nice To Haves

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and create realistic plans based on required tasks and available resources.
Ability to coordinate and lead global development teams across design, silicon fabrication, production test development, qualification, and production ramp, including programs conducted across multiple global locations.
Ability to provide clear direction to internal teams and external support organizations, including device fabrication and assembly sites.
Knowledge of device packaging and wafer fabrication processes.
Knowledge of reliability requirements and tri-temperature characterization methodology using statistical analysis.
Ability to work in a team environment and understand cross-functional team dynamics.
Ability to work with global customers to align project schedules with their key milestones.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with people in different functions.
Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery.
Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
Ability to take initiative and drive for results.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams in executing new product releases and ensuring successful return on investment.
Coordinate with wafer fabrication, assembly, and test sites to achieve schedule, cost, and quality goals.
Plan projects in MS Project from Assess Opportunity Phase through Release to Market and ensure projects remain within budget.
Provide direction to internal teams and external support organizations, including device fabrication and assembly and test sites.
Drive and motivate team members to support flawless product and project execution.
Provide weekly and monthly project status updates to senior management and explain project issues.
Communicate with customers about project status, key milestones, and deliveries, including sample deliveries, special work requests, wafer lot starts, and reliability tests.
Perform product reliability and characterization of integrated circuits to verify product specifications and manufacturing requirements.
Work with failure analysis teams to determine the root cause of reliability and qualification failures.
Maintain thorough, current project schedules and related milestones.
Develop and implement qualification plans.
Coordinate material logistics and shipment, assembly, and test prioritization.
Maintain the Galileo system according to new product development guidelines.
Grow the number of new products and drive forecasted return on investment.