Electrical Hardware TPM - ECU

$154,000 - $209,300/Yr

Rivian and VW Group Technology - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time - Senior

Palo Alto, CA

About the position

The Electrical Hardware TPM role at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies involves overseeing the development and delivery of electronic control units (ECUs) for vehicles. This position requires strong program management skills, independent judgment, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. The TPM will act as the liaison for the Electrical Hardware team, ensuring that all program deliverables are met and that risks are managed effectively throughout the product development lifecycle.

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.
• Drive 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.
• Collaborate with vehicle line, software, electrical, and other teams to 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.
• Plan budget for the project and maintain forecast, maintaining risk registers.

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
• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance