Technical Program Manager​/Development Engineer

Position: Technical Program Manager / Development Engineer

Technical Program Manager / Development Engineer

For more than 40 years, Micross extensive hi-reliability capabilities have served the global Aerospace & Defense, Space, Energy, Medical, Industrial and Fabless Semiconductor markets. Micross possesses the sourcing, packaging, assembly, engineering, test and logistics expertise needed to support an application throughout its entire program cycle.

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager with a strong foundation in semiconductor processing, chemical engineering, or materials science, combined with demonstrable experience in program and project management. This individual will oversee and guide the execution of advanced semiconductor packaging and microfabrication processes, including wafer level packaging, traditional IC packaging, e-beam evaporation, chemical etching, plating, and soldering. Serving as the technical lead and program orchestrator, the candidate will provide strategic direction and hands‑on support to a skilled engineering and technician team, ensuring deliverables align with project milestones and quality standards.

Key responsibilities include managing team operations within cleanroom environments while also assisting in the processing and fabrication within the cleanroom, facilitating weekly customer calls, preparing detailed monthly technical and financial reports, and tracking project budgets and resource allocations. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve as a trusted liaison between internal technical teams and external stakeholders.

A solid understanding of process development and materials integration is essential, as is the ability to forecast risks, resolve technical challenges, and maintain a dynamic project plan in a fast‑paced, innovation‑driven setting. A chemistry, material science, or chemical engineering background is a plus, due to many of the key fabrication steps requiring wet processing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Daily tactical management of process development activities across multiple projects working with program engineer and operations team.
• Program Management of two primary projects, including setting project schedules, managing projects to budget and schedule, and setting project team priorities.
• Prepare project status reports (emails, PowerPoint slide decks, and/or Word documents), lead weekly (or bi‑weekly) customer meetings and customer communications.
• Employ standard troubleshooting protocols.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Comply with all quality and ITAR policies, practices and procedures.
• Build meaningful and productive relationships with internal business partners.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
• Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of 3rd parties.
• Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned with a can‑do attitude.
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit.

Job Qualifications

• US citizenship or permanent resident alien status: is required.
• Program or project management experience: including use of Gantt charts and budget management.
• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in physical science or engineering: is preferred.
• Hands‑on experience in wafer processing: and basic semiconductor device processing is required.
• Overall experience in data recording and data presentation: (PowerPoint) is a must.

Company Overview

Micross provides a challenging and enjoyable workplace for members and supports the needs of the community.

Benefits of Working with Micross

Micross provides competitive benefits including medical, HSA and FSA plans, dental, vision, company paid basic Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) with employer match, paid leave, vacation, holidays, generous tuition assistance, 529 College Savings, pet insurance, legal insurance, and a range of well‑being programs available.