Technical Program Management Engineer- EPI

Our EPI team is seeking a results-driven Technical Program Management (TPM) Engineer to lead complex product life cycle (PLC) programs for high-volume semiconductor equipment systems. In this role, you will manage cross-functional programs from NPI (New Product Introduction) through customer delivery, ensuring alignment with market requirements in terms of features, cost, and delivery schedule.

As a senior member of the team, you will serve as the central point of coordination across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, finance, and external suppliers. You will be instrumental in ensuring smooth transitions through PLC phases, meeting tollgate requirements, and driving continuous improvement across processes and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead NPI programs from BOM upload through customer delivery, ensuring targets for features, schedule, and cost are met.
• Manage the complete Product Life Cycle (PLC), driving exit criteria and deliverables at each tollgate.
• Align program execution with market and customer priorities to ensure timely product releases.
• Establish build plans for NPI shipments and proactively manage constraints.
• Collaborate with PLM and configuration engineers to maintain accurate Product BoM structures and options; manage CIP cut-ins and customer specials.
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet milestones and performance objectives, escalating issues as necessary.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives in coordination with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
• Deliver clear, concise program status updates and strategic insights to senior leadership.
• Engage suppliers in partnership with commodity managers to develop and deliver key capabilities for new products.
• Support engineering activities such as specifications definition, data collection, customer demos, and prioritization.
• Participate in production planning and material requirement reviews, including change control boards.
• Lead special projects focused on process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Resolve critical issues quickly by coordinating with subject matter experts and functional teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Material Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5 + years' experience in semiconductor environments.
• Deep understanding of PLC stages and associated deliverables.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong project management, communication, and analytical skills.
• Hands-on experience with production control, forecasting, and inventory management.
• Preferred experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
• Skilled in supplier engagement and negotiations.
• Self-starter with excellent judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Positive attitude, initiative, and strong work ethic.
• Collaborative team player able to leverage diverse resources to drive results.