Astera Labs is a global leader in purpose-built connectivity solutions that unlock the full potential of AI and cloud infrastructure. Our Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates PCIe®, CXL®, and Ethernet semiconductor-based solutions and the COSMOS software suite of system management and optimization tools to deliver a software-defined architecture that is both scalable and customizable. Inspired by trusted relationships with hyperscalers and the data center ecosystem, we are an innovation leader delivering products that are flexible and interoperable. Discover how we are transforming modern data-driven applications at www.asteralabs.com.
Job Summary
The HVM PM leads cross-functional planning and execution of tactical changes and strategic initiatives for silicon and hardware products in High Volume Manufacturing lifecycle phase, primarily in the areas of: Change Management, Cost Reduction and Customer Issue Resolution. This role is fully in person in our Santa Clara office.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional team leaders to develop and streamline the process for cross-functional review and execution of changes during high-volume manufacturing phase (test program, firmware/SDK releases, product revision changes, …)
- Champion cross-functional planning and execution of cost reduction activities to set and achieve annual and quarterly product margin commitments such as: test time reduction, yield improvement, multi-sourcing initiatives, BOM cost reduction, value engineering
- Support quality, engineering and business teams in timely resolution of critical customer issues and manage the implementation of changes arising from the containment, corrective and preventive actions
- Create budget and ROI estimations, where needed, to prioritize initiatives
- Keep team, management and key stakeholders aligned on status and path to completion
- Collaborate with the team to ensure customer expectations are exceeded
- Actively contribute to organizational development and process improvement initiatives
Job Requirements
- Bachelors’ or Masters’ Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering
- 10 or more years of relevant product/test engineering, manufacturing or operations experience in an electronics product or semiconductor company
- Experience driving cost-reduction and multi-sourcing initiatives for advanced-node (< 10 nm) silicon products
- 5 or more years of experience as a Program Manager, PMP certification is a plus
- Technical appreciation of ASIC and/or Hardware engineering and production workflows
- Program management and analytical skills, ability to organize information for internal and external consumption.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Atlassian Tools and JIRA Scrum Methodologies as well as using work breakdown structure to identify objectives and milestones.
- Able to motivate and energize teams and lead by influence in a matrixed organization
- Able to take timely decisions with limited or incomplete information
- Strong communication skills and the ability to keep calm and make progress in high stress situations
- Ability to travel to Astera Labs’ sites as required
The base salary range is $160,000 - $240,000. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions
We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.
