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Technical Program Manager, Product Design

Sesame · San Francisco · On-site

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About Sesame

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About the role

Sesame is integrating a complex sensing and computing system into a compact wearable that has to be light, comfortable and attractive, and available in many styles and colors. The Product Design TPM owns the program plan for the mechanical side of that product: enclosures and cosmetic parts, materials and finishes, mechanisms, packaging and accessories. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of experience in hardware program management or mechanical/product design engineering of consumer electronics, with at least 2 years managing programs
  • Hands-on experience releasing mechanical parts and taking them through tooling and prototype builds (EVT/DVT/PVT or equivalent)
  • Working knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes (injection molding, machining, stamping, cosmetic finishing) and tolerance, DFM and validation practices
  • Direct experience managing tooling, materials or fabrication suppliers, including quotes, POs, samples and schedules
  • Experience running change control and part release in a PLM tool
More about this role

Sesame believes in a future where computers are lifelike - with the ability to see, hear, and collaborate with us in ways that feel natural and human. With this vision, we're designing a new kind of computer, focused on making voice agents part of our daily lives. Our team brings together founders from Oculus and Ubiquity6, alongside proven leaders from Meta, Google, and Apple, with deep expertise spanning hardware and software. Join us in shaping a future where computers truly come alive.

Sesame is integrating a complex sensing and computing system into a compact wearable that has to be light, comfortable and attractive, and available in many styles and colors. The Product Design TPM owns the program plan for the mechanical side of that product: enclosures and cosmetic parts, materials and finishes, mechanisms, packaging and accessories. You will carry hundreds of mechanical parts through design release, tooling, validation and factory builds, working with our Product Design, Industrial Design, Manufacturing and Operations teams and with our contract manufacturers and tooling and materials suppliers.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical or product design engineering background,...

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