Technical Program Manager - Robotics in Fremont

Trubot is seeking a Technical Program Manager - Robotics to lead cross-functional engineering programs from concept through deployment. This role partners closely with robotics software, hardware, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, operations, suppliers, and customers to ensure successful execution of complex robotics programs.

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The ideal candidate is highly organized, execution-oriented, and capable of driving multiple engineering teams to deliver high-quality products on schedule.

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Responsibilities

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• Lead cross-functional robotics development programs from concept through production deployment. \n

• Develop, maintain, and drive project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables. \n

• Coordinate engineering activities across software, hardware, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and operations teams. \n

• Drive program execution by tracking progress, identifying risks, resolving issues, and managing dependencies. \n

• Manage project priorities, resource planning, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful delivery. \n

• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and external vendors to support product development and deployment. \n

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing readiness, validation, and production ramp-up. \n

• Coordinate robot deployment, field implementation, testing, customer integration, and issue resolution. \n

• Prepare executive-level program status reports and communicate progress, risks, and key decisions. \n

• Continuously improve project management processes, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration. \n

• Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. \n

• 3+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Engineering Program Management, Project Management, or a related engineering leadership role. \n

• Experience managing cross-functional engineering programs involving both hardware and software development. \n

• Strong understanding of product development lifecycles, manufacturing processes, system integration, and engineering execution. \n

• Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. \n

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail. \n

• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. \n

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, or equivalent project management tools. \n, * PMI or PMP certification. \n

• Experience in robotics, autonomous systems, industrial automation, or intelligent hardware products. \n

• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing operations. \n

• Experience working with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and external engineering partners. \n

• Familiarity with robotics hardware, embedded systems, sensors, AI-based products, or autonomous systems., * Experience supporting customer deployments, field operations, or large-scale system integration.

Technical Program Management / Robotics / Hardware Development / Cross-functional Leadership / Robotics Integration / System Integration / New Product Introduction (NPI) / Manufacturing / Engineering Program Management / Data Center Automation

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About Trubot

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Trubot develops intelligent robotic systems that enable AI compute to be deployed, operated, and scaled in the physical world.

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Our robots operate in large-scale data center environments, helping automate inspection, maintenance, and physical infrastructure operations. We integrate robotics, AI, autonomous systems, software, and hardware into real-world production deployments.

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At Trubot, you will help build and deploy intelligent robotic systems solving real-world challenges in large-scale industrial environments. You will work alongside experienced robotics engineers and play a key role in delivering next- robotics, automation, and AI-powered solutions to global customers.