Technical Program Manager II, AR Wearables

This role supports a business group focused on developing next-generation AR wearable devices. The team is driving innovation in flexible and rigid circuit board design, enabling advanced features in compact form factors. The need arises from increased project volume and the complexity of integrating new electrical components into wearable products.<br><br><strong>Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Responsible for electrical parts and components in big tech, with a focus on AR wearables and small electrical components.</li><li>Work outside standard hours to accommodate collaboration with APAC vendors.</li><li>End-to-end ownership of PCB fabrication, including schematics, layouts, and form development through to execution and vendor approval for part fabrication.</li><li>Direct ownership of design releases for flexes and MLBs (multi-layer boards) from early design through production.</li><li>Collaborate with electrical engineers and cross-functional teams to develop flexible circuits and rigid circuit boards.</li><li>Gather feedback, track schedules, and highlight risks throughout the development process.</li><li>Manage SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and FATP (Final Assembly, Test, and Pack) builds end-to-end, optimizing for schedule, quality, and yield.</li><li>Engage directly with APAC contract manufacturers, ensuring supplier readiness and managing flex vendor relationships.<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Minimum 5 years in electrical design, PCB development, or related hardware engineering roles.</li><li>Experience in wearables or consumer electronics preferred.</li><li>Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred, but not required. Relevant experience is more important than formal education.</li><li>Direct ownership of design releases for flexes and MLBs (multi-layer boards) from early design through production.</li><li>Managing SMT and FATP builds end-to-end, including schedule, quality, and yield optimization.</li><li>Hands-on APAC CM (Contract Manufacturer) management, including flex vendor engagement and supplier readiness.</li><li>Experience with AR wearable device development (preferred).</li><li>Familiarity with small electrical component integration in compact form factors (preferred).</li><li>Knowledge of advanced PCB fabrication techniques and materials (preferred).<br><br><br></li></ul>Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.<br><br><strong>About Cincinnatus<br><br></strong>Cincinnatus is an enterprise staffing company that partners with leading technology companies to source and employ highly skilled professionals for full-time and long-term contingent roles. Cincinnatus serves as the employer of record for these engagements, providing W-2 employment, payroll, benefits, and compliance, while placing employees directly within client teams to work on high-impact initiatives.<br><br>Roles hired through Cincinnatus are not project-based or freelance engagements. They are structured, role-based positions that typically involve full-time or fixed-term commitments, close collaboration with a client's internal teams, and integration into standard enterprise workflows.<br><br>Cincinnatus is a legal entity separate from Mercor. While opportunities may be discovered through Mercor's platform, employment, onboarding, payroll, and benefits for these roles are administered by Cincinnatus.<br><br><strong>Equal Employment Opportunity<br><br></strong>Cincinnatus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or any other legally protected characteristic.<br><br>Cincinnatus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans throughout the job application process.

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