Junior Technical Program Manager

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Milpitas, CA, USA
In-Office
120K-165K Annually
Mid level
Hardware • Other • Appliances
The Role
Manage product lifecycle through development and manufacturing to improve manufacturability, testability, and quality. Diagnose production failures, lead failure analysis and debug, suggest process and test improvements, coordinate with design and customers, support test automation and test code verification, and drive cost-reduction and BOM/process changes.
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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Junior Technical Program Manager located in Milpitas, CA.

Reporting to the Director, Operations Engineering, the Junior Technical Program Manager will be be responsible to manage and support for a product or range of products through all phases of product development and manufacturing to improve the product manufacturability, testability and quality.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Support and manage production area by assessing product failure issues of diverse scope that arise on production line.
  • Suggest improvements to manufacturing process to obtain improved quality and production yield.
  • Examine methodologies to maximize Failure Analysis, integration, and verification efficiency
  • Solve product related problems and perform failure analysis related to product issues.
  • Interact with customer and various departments on product related test issues – engineering changes, new model development.
  • Bring out manufacturing process in a timely manner.
  • Working closely with Failure Analysis Engineer to provide guidance to the debug technicians and develop better understanding of the product.
  • Work with design team to resolve design related issues.
  • Participate to cost reduction activities in areas like material, inventory, scrap reduction.
  • Suggest modification to work instructions, material or product changes so as to ensure superior quality of products.
  • Understand and set up test topology to meet customer's requirement.
  • Test/Assembly process support: test code verification, test automation, bug reporting, test process improvements and cost reductions.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

  • 3 - 5 years in Data Storage, Rack server and telecommunication products.
  • Electronics and Mechanical experience
  • Detailed understanding of diagnostic, failure analysis, and debug techniques.
  • Working experience in electronic manufacturing environment
  • Detailed understanding of product BOM structure on both board and system level.
  • Self starter with strong leadership, communication skills and demonstrated problem solving ability.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 08-10-2026 Job Posting End Date

The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.

$120,000.00 USD - $165,000.00 USD Annual

Job CategoryDesign, Process & Technology Engineering

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Skills Required

  • 3-5 years in Data Storage, Rack server and telecommunication products
  • Electronics and Mechanical experience
  • Detailed understanding of diagnostic, failure analysis, and debug techniques
  • Working experience in electronic manufacturing environment
  • Detailed understanding of product BOM structure on both board and system level
  • Self starter with strong leadership, communication skills and demonstrated problem solving ability

Flex Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Flex and has not been reviewed or approved by Flex.

  • Healthcare Strength Health, dental, and vision coverage begin on day one with options for dependents, alongside disability, life, mental‑health resources, and fertility/adoption and gender transition support. Plan choice and wellness programs indicate a robust healthcare offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid holidays, paid sick time, company‑wide shutdown days, and in some cases unlimited PTO point to extensive time‑off provisions. Flexible and hybrid work arrangements in certain teams further support work‑life balance.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Quarterly bonus checks and performance bonuses supplement base pay, and some roles can earn overtime at 1.5x. These elements strengthen the reliability of cash incentives.

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