10+ years in consumer electronics and IoT product development
5+ years leading cross-functional project management
Fluency with Microsoft Office and project management tools
Hands-on experience with Gerber file generation and validation
Deep knowledge of embedded systems and firmware interaction
Experience with wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, BLE, Thread, Zigbee, Matter)
Responsibilities
Lead the entire product development lifecycle from concept to production
Ensure cross-team alignment among hardware, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing
Manage program schedules, milestones, and risk assessment
Review and analyze PCBA schematics and layouts focusing on key electrical aspects
Oversee board debugging and design trade-off discussions with engineering
Apply DFM/DFA principles to impact design choices effectively
Facilitate cross-functional reviews and ensure compliance with development gates
Drive prototypes and production build processes, ensuring cost efficiency and readiness
Integrate IoT solutions ensuring certifications while communicating program insights to stakeholders
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with cross-domain interaction
Opportunities to lead innovative consumer electronics projects
Hands-on experience in cutting-edge IoT technologies
Potential for career growth in a fast-paced sector
Involvement in diverse and global engineering teams
Full Job Description
Detailed Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end product development lifecycle
Drive alignment across hardware, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams
Manage program schedules, milestones, risks, and deliverables
Review and interpret PCBA schematics, layouts, and key electrical considerations (signal integrity, power, EMI/EMC)
Lead board bring-up, debugging, and design trade-offs with engineering teams
Apply knowledge of Gerber files, PCB fabrication, and DFM/DFA principles to influent design decisions
Lead cross-functional reviews and ensure execution through all development gates
Drive prototype, engineering and production builds, cost optimization, and production readiness
Ensure seamless IoT integration and certification (Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, Matter, Wi-Fi, BLE) and communicate program status, risks, and KPIs to stakeholders
Education/Experience Requirements
BS. Electrical Engineering or related field
10 years of experience in consumer electronics and smart home (IOT) product development
5+ years of project management experience, leading cross functional teams
Project management experience in the consumer product industry using the latest tools and techniques required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proven success in dynamic environments
Fluent with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with project management tools
Hands on experience with gerber file generation and validation
Deep knowledge of embedded systems and firmware interaction
Knowledge of wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, BLE, Thread, Zigbee, Matter)
Special qualifications or skills
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Must be self-motivated and able to handle multiple tasks concurrently
Willing to take the initiative to correct issues
Exceptional collaborative, teaming and consensus building abilities, as well as proficiency in cross-discipline, cross-organization and cross-product group cooperation
Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
Experience working with global teams (engineering + manufacturing)
Works with a sense of urgency and drives teams to achieve results
Hands-on experience with PCB design tools
Strong ability to read and interpret PCBA layouts and schematics
Experience with Matter / smart home ecosystem certification
Familiarity with regulatory compliance (FCC, CE, UL)
