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NPI Technical Program Manager

San Francisco💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-07 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead end-to-end program execution for bringing robot platforms and hardware systems online, managing build schedules, risk mitigation, and logistics readiness.

Role type

Senior NPI Technical Program Manager (Hardware/Robotics)

Builds

Robot platforms, physically-actuated devices, and hardware systems for research and deployment

Domain

Robotics, Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing Operations

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Hardware shipping experience, Build planning, Material forecasting, Clear-to-Build (CTB) analysis, Vendor management, Cross-functional coordination, Process improvement, BOM management, Logistics readiness, Risk mitigation

Preferred skills

R&D operations experience, Robotics domain knowledge, Electromechanical systems familiarity, ERP/MRP/PLM tool proficiency, Hands-on build floor experience

Technologies

Notion, Linear, Excel, ERP/MRP, PLM, Production tracking tools

Responsibilities

Drive program schedule and execution end-to-end; Own build planning from tooling kickoff to fleet hand-off; Manage hardware staging and acceptance hand-offs; Coordinate arrival of COTS hardware and modifications; Run logistics readiness and troubleshooting; Partner with supply chain on vendor follow-up and risk mitigation; Identify and implement process improvements for hardware planning and shipping

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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