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We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead complex technical programs involving advanced semiconductor test systems. This role is ideal for a hands-on, technically strong program leader who can operate across multiple engineering disciplines, manage shifting priorities, and drive projects from concept through production release.

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The ideal candidate will have experience working with cross-functional engineering teams, customers, vendors, and manufacturing partners to deliver high-performance semiconductor test solutions. This individual should be highly organized, technically credible, customer-facing, and capable of leading complex programs involving electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, automation, and systems engineering.

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Key Responsibilities

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Lead the architecture, design, development, validation, and release of complex semiconductor test systems, including system components, subassemblies, and production-ready solutions.
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Translate customer and product requirements into clear technical objectives, project plans, timelines, deliverables, budgets, success criteria, and execution strategies.
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Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams across thermal, mechanical, electrical, software, systems, and manufacturing disciplines to drive program execution, technical reviews, and customer communication.
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Identify risks, resolve technical issues, analyze test and reliability data, drive root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and support compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
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Support technical proposals, supplier evaluations, statements of work, process improvements, documentation, DFM/DFT initiatives, and new business development efforts.
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Required Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Master’s degree preferred.

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5+ years of experience in the design, test, validation, or development of semiconductor devices, modules, semiconductor test equipment, or related complex electromechanical systems.

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Strong understanding of semiconductor test workflows, product validation, production testing, reliability testing, device thermal characterization, and burn-in processes.

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Experience working directly with customers, vendors, engineering teams, and manufacturing teams.

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Strong technical program management skills, including planning, scheduling, risk management, budgeting, issue tracking, and cross-functional coordination.

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Ability to understand and manage complex electromechanical systems involving hardware, software, thermal, mechanical, and electrical components.

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Preferred Qualifications

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Experience developing semiconductor production testers, ATE systems, characterization testers, or system-level test platforms.

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Knowledge of instrumentation devices and experience integrating instrumentation into larger automated test systems.

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Experience with robotic systems, mechanical handlers, or automated equipment used to test semiconductor devices or modules.

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Experience with high-speed board design, signal integrity analysis, or related electrical design considerations.

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Experience with statistical analysis methods used in engineering validation, reliability testing, and production environments.

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Knowledge of DFM, DFT, NPI, HVM, production release processes, and manufacturing cost optimization.

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Work Location

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This is an on-site role based in Lake Forest, CA.

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