Vehicle power and data have been moved the same way for over 100 years.

This is a new day. At CelLink Corporation, our Team Members are designing, developing, and manufacturing flexible circuits that fundamentally change the transmission of power and data. Lower weight, higher performance, smaller mass, and lower overall system price all drive toward CelLink’s goal of a cleaner environment and more affordable technology.

At CelLink, we are electrified at the prospect of contributing to a technology that is and will be changing mobility for a cleaner and brighter future. We work with very dedicated people on challenging projects that change everyone’s future for the better. If you are eager to create, to learn, and to apply your knowledge, we are looking forward to you joining us on our electrifying mission.

Technical Program Manager

CelLink makes the world’s largest and most electrically and thermally conductive flexible circuits. We are a fast-growing team of engineers and manufacturing experts fundamentally redefining automotive electrical distribution systems. Because of our growth, we are looking to add a Technical Program Manager with automotive technical, product development, and launch experience to our team. In this role, you will lead the development and launch of power products for the Electrical Products and EV markets.

Responsibilities:

• Complete Project/Program/Product ownership, including P&L, timing, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage outside material/component vendors and integrators to deliver products according to CelLink specifications.
• Proactively manage each development program to ensure that all safety, performance, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met for every program.
• Primary program status interface to the Customer.
• Track project statuses and timelines - provide regular updates to senior management.
• Execute programs with discipline and excellence using PDT and AQP to meet all customer milestones.
• Lead technical problem resolution for design, testing, and manufacturing issues.
• Support business development activities during the RFQ phase.
• Ensure program financial targets are met, including profitability, ED&T, Tooling, and Capital.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or other technical field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a member of technical staff (engineering, operations, etc.)
• 2+ years of hands-on experience as a Program Manager, Technical Project Manager, or similar experience.
• Knowledge in some of the following EV areas preferred:
• High voltage battery architecture and/or electrical components.
• EV controls, EV systems, and sub-systems.
• Battery interconnect boards and module-to-module connections
• Knowledge of automotive electrical and electronics systems is preferred.
• Deep, fluent experience with project management – familiarity with at least one type of project management software.
• Proven business acumen.
• Experience negotiating costs, resources, and timelines with vendors or integrators.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including internal and external management staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with solid experience in customer communication, presentation, and negotiations.

Location: 100% onsite in San Carlos, CA.

Travel: 10%-20% (domestic and international)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Working Conditions/Hours:

Salaried Exempt

Physical Demands – Office and Manufacturing Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, pull/push, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities this position requires include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment –

Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and a shop environment, with exposure to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, nuisance dust, and skin exposure to chemicals used to run/maintain machines.

PPE-

May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, gloves, hair nets, masks, and clean-room frocks while adhering to the prescribed safety procedures.

The base pay is just one part of CelLink's total compensation package and is determined within a range. The pay range is designed to support your career progression as you learn, grow, and develop within your role. Your base pay range will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
At CelLink, we believe that each employee should have the opportunity to become a CelLink shareholder through participation in CelLink's discretionary employee stock option plan. You'll also receive comprehensive medical and dental coverage and other great benefits.
Note: CelLink benefits, compensation, and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

San Carlos, CA Base Pay

$120,000—$135,000 USD

At CelLink, we believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates are essential to our success. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees while building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal-opportunity employer. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. CelLink participates in the E-Verify program in specific locations as required by law.

CelLink was founded in 2012 and entered volume production in 2018. CelLink provides electrical systems to the world's leading EV manufacturers, traditional automotive OEMs, and tiered suppliers. The company has raised approximately $315M in funding through private investment and multiple grants from the US Department of Energy. CelLink’s investors include 3M, Atreides, BMW, BorgWarner, Bosch, D1 Capital, Fidelity, Fontinalis Partners, Ford, Franklin Templeton, Lear, Park West, SK Telecom, Standard Investments, T. Rowe Price, Tinicum, and Whale Rock.