Atomic Machines · 2 weeks ago
Technical Program Manager, Hardware Systems (Senior Levels)
Emeryville, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $235K/yr
5+ years expAtomic Machines is ushering in a new era of micromanufacturing with its Matter Compiler™ technology platform. They are seeking a highly technical Technical Program Manager to lead the development and scaling of Nodes on this modular manufacturing system, driving execution and improving cross-team synchronization.
ManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end program execution for assigned Nodes, Modules, or Platform initiatives
Define scope, milestones, owners, success metrics, and delivery outcomes (time, cost, budget, change control)
Lead cross-functional planning across ME, EE, Software, AI, Operations, and Leadership
Build and maintain integrated execution plans that connect strategy to daily work, dependencies, and measurable progress. Drive effective change control by framing technical tradeoffs as structured decisions with clear options, risks, and implications
Establish forecasts, measure execution against them, and improve the mechanisms that increase learning rate and reduce friction
Design and refine deployment processes for our Hybrid Fab environment to enable rapid design-test-learn cycles
Maintain dashboards, reviews, and reporting that provide real-time, data-driven visibility into program health
Build scalable processes to eliminate recurring challenges (integration, pilot-to-production scaling, cross-team synchronization)
Qualification
Required
5 (minimum for Senior) to 10+ years spanning hands-on engineering and technical leadership (TPM, engineering management, or equivalent) on complex multidisciplinary products
Proven track record delivering integrated hardware-electronics-software systems from concept through manufacturing release. Strong technical fluency grounded in real build experience — able to recognize when a decision requires more rigor vs when to move fast
First-principles thinking with sound instincts for strategic tradeoffs (e.g., buy vs. build, specialization vs. generalization)
Experience with mechanical systems involving motion, kinematics, sensing, and closed-loop control, and software for embedded or hardware-adjacent systems. Strong bias for ownership and clarity in ambiguous environments
Experience with iterative, incremental hardware development in fast-moving or startup contexts
Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous programs — breaking them down into fundamental components, dependencies, and a fast cycle-time execution model
Strong executive presence and communication — trusted by both technical teams and leadership
High EQ and sound judgment navigating complex people dynamics across technical organizations
BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
Preferred
Experience with semiconductor tools, robotics hardware, factory automation, or aerospace systems
Experience driving reliability growth, scaling readiness, and manufacturing release processes
Benefits
Equity
Benefits
Company
Atomic Machines
Atomic Machines are into MEMS micro- and nano-fabrication.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-02-15Seed
2020-04-01Seed
Leadership Team
Jeff Holden
Founder & CEO
Terry Sauer
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