Technical Program Engineer/Manager

About Lyte

• Lyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next-generation automation. Lyte is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a global presence. For more information, visit www.lyte.ai

If you’re excited about building impactful technology in a dynamic, hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you!

About the role

• We are seeking an execution-focused, Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead cross-functional engagement with OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) partners. This role serves as the primary interface between Lyte's engineering teams and OSAT operations to ensure program execution, capacity readiness, issue resolution, and delivery against product milestones. The TPM will drive alignment across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and OSAT stakeholders while proactively identifying resource constraints, execution risks, and support needs. This is a program management and partner coordination role, with the majority of work performed through remote collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Occasional travel to OSAT partner sites may be required for program reviews, critical issue resolution, or key project milestones.

What you'll do

• Act as the program lead to monitor and drive execution of device and module package assembly and test activities.
• Coordinate across internal teams (Product Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, NPI, and Manufacturing) and OSAT teams to deliver program milestones.
• Identify resource gaps (equipment, engineering support, staffing, materials, qualification capacity, test readiness) and proactively request additional support/resource to meet business objectives – timeline and quality.
• Establish clear escalation paths and secure management alignment when schedule, quality, or capacity risks are identified.
• Lead program reviews and communicate status, risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans to executive stakeholders.
• Track manufacturing KPIs including cycle time, yield, throughput, line utilization, and on-time delivery.
• Drive issue resolution for technical and operational blockers, coordinating root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), qualification builds, ramp readiness, and sustaining production.
• Ensure OSAT execution aligns with product roadmap, customer commitments, and operational targets.
• Build strong working relationships with OSAT management and influence prioritization of shared resources.
• Understand technical aspects for each project and smooth communication with internal owners.
• Assess program requirements and forecast resource demand across engineering, manufacturing, and test operations.
• Develop business cases and justification for requesting incremental OSAT support.
• Negotiate execution priorities and secure staffing commitments during critical development and production phases.
• Coordinate rapid response teams for yield excursions, qualification delays, and production disruptions.
• Travel occasionally to OSAT partner sites, as needed, for business meetings, milestone reviews, or issue resolution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Operations, or related field.
• Great verbal and written English communication skills – clear, efficient, precise
• 1+ years of experience in industry including semiconductor manufacturing, OSAT management, technical program management, or operations.
• Understanding or capable of fast learning of semiconductor assembly, packaging, test flow, qualification, and manufacturing execution.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional execution without direct authority.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and executive reporting skills.
• Experience with schedule management, risk tracking, and issue escalation frameworks.
• Understanding engineering data statistics.
• Some data analysis skills at least using excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher degree with more experience is highly desired.
• Previous experience of similar work is highly appreciated.
• Experience with device packaging and micro-mechanical system assembly.
• Familiarity with yield analysis, SPC, DOE, and manufacturing quality systems.
• PCBA or SMT line understanding or experience.
• Experience of optical device or system assembly.
• PMP or program management certification is a plus but not a must.

Benefits (subject to location and local regulations)

• Competitive salary and equity 
• Flexible vacation and time-off policy 
• Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment 
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with a highly cross-functional team