About the role:
Samsaras System EPM is responsible for leading hardware engineering projects from product concept to mass this role you will partner with EE/PD/FW/FS engineers product manager and supply chain to develop and ship high-quality products. EPM works with cross-functional teams to drive the product development process and ensure product goals are achieved on a timely basis. Youll be passionate about developing high-quality products demonstrate a high degree of process ownership and innovation and want to have fun while we bring the world of physical operations to the cloud.
This is a hybrid position open to candidates residing in the US who are willing to work in our San Francisco CA office three days a week.
You should apply if:
- You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impacthelping to keep the lights on get food into grocery stores reduce emissions and most importantly ensure workers return home safely.
- You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work this role wont be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
- Youre energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative ambitious ideas for our customers.
- You want to be with the best: At Samsara we win together celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.
In this role you will:
- Ensure tight cross-functional coordination and communication between EE PD Firmware Full Stack QA Product Management and Operations team.
- Identify innovative ways to reduce time to market improve product functionality and reduce costs.
- Plan and execute engineering xVT builds and coordinate with Supply Chain Management and New Product Introduction teams to ensure production readiness.
- Manage internal and external communications and coordinate development and design processes including design reviews and approvals.
- Work with global engineering teams to deliver the projects that meet the defined goals within schedule and budget constraints.
- Coordinate with JDM & CM partners and suppliers to execute the product plan and ensure on-time delivery and high-quality results.
- Champion role model and embed Samsaras cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success Build for the Long Term Adopt a Growth Mindset Be Inclusive Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- 8 years of experience shipping high-volume hardware programs at scale with ODM and JDM partners overseas.
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail prioritization and triage of complicated issues.
- Adaptive attitude to fast-evolving industry and rapid development cycles.
- Self-motivated proactive creative and critical problem-solving capabilities.
- Versed in project planning tools such as Microsoft Project SmartSheets.
- Familiar with JIRA and Confluence for issue tracking and project summary.
- Familiar with PLM systems for BOM and ECO management.
- Ability to travel internationally depending on project needs.
- BS in a relevant technical field e.g. EE ME or CS. or equivalent experience.
An ideal candidate also has:
- Experience in dash camera gateway or telematics products is a plus.
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Required Experience:
Manager