Program Management Engineer

Job Title

Program Management Engineer

Role Summary

Lead cross-functional teams to plan, execute and deliver new integrated-circuit products from assess-opportunity through release-to-market. Coordinate design, validation, manufacturing, test, quality, and supply-chain partners to meet schedule, cost, quality and return-on-investment targets.

Experience Level

Mid-level. The posting lists experience as "XX years" (number not specified).

Responsibilities

The role focuses on program execution, schedule and cost control, product qualification, and stakeholder communication.

• Lead and coordinate global cross-functional teams (design, marketing, validation, product/test, firmware/software, manufacturing, field, quality) to deliver new products.
• Plan and maintain project schedules (MS Project) from opportunity assessment to market release; manage budget and milestones.
• Work with wafer fabrication, assembly and test sites to ensure schedule, cost and quality objectives are met.
• Develop and implement qualification and reliability plans; oversee characterization and reliability testing.
• Coordinate failure analysis to determine root causes for qualification or reliability issues.
• Manage material logistics, shipment prioritization, and production ramp activities.
• Provide regular status updates to senior management and interact with customers regarding project status and milestones.
• Maintain program tracking systems and ensure documentation and milestones are current.

Requirements

Core capabilities and experience required for successful execution of complex semiconductor development programs.

• Must-have: Project engineering/management experience on complex products or projects; demonstrated leadership and ability to influence cross-functional/global teams and indirect reports.
• Must-have: Experience planning and managing project schedules and budgets; aptitude with program tracking tools (MS Project or equivalent).
• Must-have: Experience coordinating with fabrication, assembly and test sites and managing production ramp activities.
• Nice-to-have: Knowledge of wafer fabrication and device packaging processes, qualification and reliability requirements, tri-temperature characterization and statistical analysis.
• Nice-to-have: Experience working directly with global customers to align project schedules and deliverables.
• Nice-to-have: Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects and perform in a fast-paced environment.

Education Requirements

The posting references graduate-level and undergraduate degrees: a Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering degree is listed under minimum requirements, and the job info also notes a Bachelor’s degree level. Summary: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field. No specific certifications or explicit "equivalent experience" language were provided.

About the Company

Company: Texas Instruments

Headquarters: Dallas, Texas, USA

Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for various markets including industrial, automotive, and personal electronics. The company's innovations aim to make electronics more affordable and reliable, fostering advancements in technology through each generation of semiconductors.