Staff Electrical Hardware Technical Program Manager, ECU
About The Position
Our Electrical Hardware Technical Program Management team is seeking a collaborative and resourceful Technical Program Manager that will be responsible for the development and delivery execution of vehicle controls electronic control units (ECUs). This role requires a high level of initiative, independent judgement, and indirect leadership. This individual will be the voice of RV Tech's Electrical Hardware team among the larger cross-functional organization as well as the champion of vehicle program and cross-functional interests when working within the Electrical Hardware team throughout the product development stages. You will be responsible for driving the Design, Development, Release, and Validation for different Rivian ECUs. As well as maintain and ensure awareness of overall program deliverables and report on status and risks to ensure appropriate visibility among teams.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience on a program team or equivalent experience
- BS+ in Engineering or similar technical degree required
- Detailed knowledge of electronics design, development, validation, and integration process
- Prior relevant engineering experience in ME, EE or systems engineering
- Experience working with Contract Manufacturers and vendors for PCBA, mechanical housings, complex system and high level assembly
- Outstanding program management skills to include development of program plans, schedules, and clear definition and management of program goals
- Proven experience in developing, launching and sustaining complex products
- Demonstrated experience in addressing and solving complex issues
- Strong communication experience with executive staff members
- Proven experience tracking and driving the progress of multiple projects
- Strong team player and leader known to build trust, collaborate, communicate and partner with cross-functional teams
- Travel as needed to support builds
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Electrical Hardware Design team to create engineering and delivery schedules, closely track engineering progress, and deliveries against overall vehicle deliverable schedules.
- Responsible for driving custom module developments with in-house PCBA designs and mechanical assemblies.
- Identify programmatic risks and work to mitigate and reduce exposure, championing and raising issues and removing roadblocks to hit timing.
- Work with the vehicle line, software, electrical and other teams to identify, come together, and drive critical path and ensure synchronized deliveries.
- Lead and drive the development and integration of ECUs via design reviews, ensuring all pre-production builds are supported to effectively launch the vehicle.
- Coordinate with suppliers and supply chain to ensure timely delivery of components and assemblies for prototype builds.
- Coordinate with Vehicle integration and Electrical Systems to ensure delivery and successful integration of electronic assemblies.
- Push and support the release of all engineering documentation to support PLM.
- Support purchasing efforts as needed to ensure timely deliveries.
- Be able to plan budget for the project and maintain forecast, maintaining risk registers.
Benefits
- Rivian and Volkswagen Technology provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
- Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
- Total compensation packages for this position include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.
- Benefit offerings include Flex Time Off, retirement savings plans as well as medical, vision and dental coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
