Technical Program Manager
No salary listed
Senior
Master's, PhD
Shanghai, China
In PersonIn-person presence at office locations is required.
Hardware EngineeringHardware Validation & Testing
About the job
Requirements
- A Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Embedded Systems.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience in electrical system development, testing, and low-volume manufacturing.
- Experience setting up functional benches for electronic components.
- Ability to generate test bench test scripts and test plans.
- Experience testing and integrating PCBAs for embedded or robotic systems.
- Troubleshooting skills for embedded hardware and firmware.
- Familiarity with power distribution, motor controllers, sensors, and communication protocols such as CAN, UART, SPI, and I2C.
- Familiarity with ROS, embedded Linux, or microcontroller platforms such as STM32 and ESP32.
- Familiarity with AI tools that improve work productivity.
- A proven track record of working with external suppliers.
- Experience with quality control and validation of electrical components and assemblies.
- Adaptability and comfort with frequent iteration and evolving designs.
- Ability to communicate and work in a dynamic team environment.
- Fluency in Mandarin and English.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the supply chain for the robots' electronic components and embedded systems, including conducting technical reviews and quality assurance directly with suppliers.
- Test and troubleshoot power electronics, digital electronics, PCBA validation, firmware, communication protocols, and robot interfaces.
- Develop and set up functional calibration and test benches.
- Collaborate with mechanical engineers to integrate electronics into mechanical assemblies.
- Identify, evaluate, select, and manage suppliers for electrical components and subassemblies.
- Work with suppliers to transfer designs and technical documentation.
- Test and troubleshoot electronic and embedded systems.
- Support continuous improvement across assembly, testing, and deployment.
- Document processes, test results, and improvements to support traceability and knowledge sharing.
- Coordinate with the Zurich research and development team and local suppliers to implement design updates.
- Support design improvements and iteration for manufacturability.
- Oversee small-batch production timelines and quality management with suppliers.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in the robotics, automotive, semiconductor, or consumer electronics sectors.
- Experience in startups or fast-paced product development environments.
- Experience with compliance testing, including electromagnetic compatibility and safety, for robotic or embedded products.
About the company
RIVR develops multimodal robots for last-mile delivery and urban logistics. Its main product is a wheeled-legged robot that combines wheel efficiency with leg mobility to carry tools, materials, goods, and sensors across urban distances with energy efficiency. Revenue comes from selling or leasing these robots and providing maintenance and support; the company differentiates itself with a hybrid wheeled-legged platform that outperforms traditional wheels and lightweight drones and integrates well with urban environments. Its goal is to improve the efficiency and reliability of urban last-mile delivery while reducing energy use and human labor.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$25.5M
Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
Founded
2023
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Amazon’s March 2026 acquisition gives RIVR immediate distribution, capital, and operational access.
- CNBC reported Amazon plans field tests for doorstep delivery with RIVR robots.
- RIVR raised $22 million in 2024 from Bezos Expeditions and Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund.
What critics are saying
- Amazon now controls RIVR; independent strategy and upside vanish after integration.
- RIVR’s pilots with Veho and Evri face deployment risk before scale economics prove out.
- Competitors like Boston Dynamics and Gatik already sell logistics robots with deeper operating experience.
What makes RIVR unique
- ETH Zurich spinout RIVR combines wheels, legs, and package manipulation in one platform.
- Amazon acquired RIVR on March 19, 2026, validating its doorstep-delivery robotics stack.
- RIVR’s General Physical AI targets last-mile navigation, not narrow warehouse automation.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options