Technical Program Manager, Central Test Engineering
Description For Technical Program Manager, Central Test Engineering
Google is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join their Central Test Engineering team. This role combines technical expertise with program management to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects in consumer electronics testing and validation. The position offers a competitive base salary range of $168,000-$252,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of program management experience, particularly in managing cross-functional projects related to hardware testing and consumer electronics production. They will serve as the key liaison between Test Engineering teams and Project Management counterparts, overseeing factory test stations development from concept to mass production.
Key responsibilities include managing factory software deployment, standardizing test processes across production lines, driving operational efficiency, and collaborating with suppliers and engineering teams. The role requires strong technical knowledge in hardware testing and system validation, combined with excellent project management and communication skills.
Google offers a collaborative work environment focused on building products that help create opportunities for everyone. The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to build a workforce that represents its global user base. This role provides an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while managing critical testing and validation processes for Google's hardware products.
Benefits include competitive compensation, equity participation, comprehensive health coverage, and professional development opportunities. The position requires occasional travel (up to 15%) and is based in Mountain View, CA, where you'll work with world-class engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure the quality and reliability of Google's hardware products.
Responsibilities For Technical Program Manager, Central Test Engineering
- Serve as conduit between the Test Engineering team and PM counterparts
- Be responsible for factory software deployment, coordination strategy, and test station qualification
- Standardize and optimize the test process across the entire production line
- Drive yield and operational issues for the test line
- Ensure operational test readiness for all phases of the product development
- Work with CM on test related SOP, test fixtures, cycle time/UPH, and line balance
- Manage schedules and plan for all test engineering deliverables
- Collaborate with suppliers and engineering teams in developing test blueprint
Requirements For Technical Program Manager, Central Test Engineering
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 8 years of experience in program management
- Experience with building, performing failure analysis, and launching consumer electronics products
- MBA or Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)
- 8 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects (preferred)
- Experience with hardware testing, system bring up, and design validation (preferred)
- Experience in working with CM (preferred)
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time as needed (preferred)
Benefits For Technical Program Manager, Central Test Engineering
- Competitive base salary
- Bonus
- Equity
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Professional development opportunities
