Technical Program Manager

Calnetix is an engineering and manufacturing company located in Southern California, committed to making a positive contribution to society and the environment by changing the way the world harvests and utilizes energy. We are focused on developing, manufacturing, and delivering advanced technical solutions for defense and mission-critical applications for the United States Government and its Prime Contractors. Calnetix thrives on innovation and meeting new challenges. In partnership with integrators, we utilize innovative, proprietary high-speed electric motor-generator technologies and active magnetic bearing (AMB) technologies to develop next-generation, power-dense and energy-efficient products that reduce energy consumption, reduce harmful emissions, enhance energy security, and enhance lifecycle reliability.

We are seeking someone with a technical background who has the desire and capability to take on, own and execute development programs as well as repeat application projects using the company’s core technology. The job will require travel, meeting with customers, and understanding their businesses, applications, and products. With a particular work ethic and dynamism, there are huge opportunities for growth within the company.
In this position, you will execute designated projects from inception through the specification, design, fabrication, validation and testing of development and repeat projects, while providing positive contribution to the core engineering team from a project perspective.

To apply, email resume to hr@calnetix.com.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with senior technical team and a variety of subject matter experts to develop next-generation active magnetic bearing and magnetic bearing controller solutions.
Plan project schedules and budgets and coordinate with internal teams –engineering, operations, manufacturing and testing to execute projects plans.
Communication with customers/stakeholders and management of customer expectations.
Technical ownership, oversight and review of the design, both internal and external reviews.
Design contribution to the core engineering team in areas of expertise.
Lead Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA).
Prepare development and production test plans and obtain approval from customers and work with technicians to execute test plans and resolve testing issues.
Support customers in product commissioning and system integration at their sites.
Work with operations, manufacturing engineers and quality to disposition manufacturing deviations.
Projects reporting both internal and external.
Work with business development and prepare proposals for new projects and for existing projects' added scope.

Education, Skills, and Experience:

Required:

Engineering degree Mechanical/Electrical) with 5-10 years' experience (will consider 3 years of project engineering experience in closely related field).
Experience with rotating machinery and electric machines.
System integration experience, specifically with electro-mechanical systems.
Some project management or coordination experience.
Strong technical writer is a must.
Strong oral communicator and technical presenter.
Must have the bias and dynamism to execute and take ownership.
Must be able to obtain a confidential security clearance within one year of start date.

Preferred:

Active confidential security clearance.
Experience with SolidWorks is a plus.
Experience with electronics, especially those used for motion control systems, is a plus.
Experience designing, developing, and supporting active magnetic bearing products.
Experience engineering critical applications (space, defense, transportation, medical, oil & gas infrastructure).

Intangibles Sought:

Bias towards “Technical” (performance, quality), rather than “Program Manager” (schedule, budget).
A driving personality; likes to “get their hands dirty”.
Team player with a desire to learn.
Leadership with the ability to motivate.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.
Individual must be capable of leading a project team.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Depending on the phase of the project, the incumbent’s time will be split between office/desk, shop floor and off-site activities. Up to 20% travel may be required, domestic and international.
On-site only; this is not a remote/hybrid position.

Salary Range:

$125,000 - $175,000

Disclaimer: The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned, by their supervisor. Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within this job classification at any time.
Other: Calnetix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability or status as a protected veteran.
Being authorized to work in the U.S. for ANY U.S. employer is a pre-condition of employment. Calnetix will not sponsor applicants for immigration (or take over sponsorship), including for H-1B, TN and other non-immigrant Visas, for this role.