Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Capabilities Deployment - Fremont, CA, United States
$131,500 - $223,600 USD yearly
Originally posted 25 August 2026 by the employer.
This role focuses on deploying and scaling advanced manufacturing capabilities, including system integration, orbital welding, and electropolish across global sites.
About the role
This role leads cross-functional programs to deploy and scale advanced manufacturing capabilities across global sites, spanning New Product Introduction (NPI), product development project management, volume readiness, and operational execution.
What you'll do
- Manage end-to-end technical programs for manufacturing capability deployment, including NPI and product development initiatives.
- Ensure manufacturing sites are prepared to support ramp plans, including capacity modeling, equipment readiness, staffing, and process maturity.
- Oversee installation and integration of systems such as orbital welding, electropolish, and test infrastructure across multiple sites.
- Conduct comprehensive 5M&E assessments of Man, Machine, Material, Method, Measurement, and Environment to ensure site readiness and process stability.
- Develop and maintain Gantt charts, timelines, and resource plans to track progress and manage dependencies.
- Build and present business cases to justify investments, including cost-benefit analysis and ROI.
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in technical program management within manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Proven track record managing NPI and product development programs with cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including system integration, test, welding, and surface treatment.
- Experience with multi-site deployments and global operations.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira) and Gantt chart development.
Nice to have
- Experience in cleanroom manufacturing, semiconductor, or high-purity systems.
- Familiarity with orbital welding standards and electropolish process controls.
- Hands-on experience conducting 5M&E assessments and driving operational improvements.
- Experience supporting volume readiness and ramp planning.
- PMP, Agile, or Lean Six Sigma certification.
This role has been open 50 days — slightly above the 49-day median for Technical Program Management roles.
Technical Program Management · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
373
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Median days open
49 d
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Median salary
$148k
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| Metric | Ichor Systems | All employers we track in this specialty (373 roles · 41 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 6 | 373 |
| Median days open | 38 d | 49 d (−11 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $148k |
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How we counted: 373 open Technical Program Management (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 41 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 15 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there. Figures refresh nightly.