RD PM Specialist in Santa Clara, California at Foxconn-PCE Technology
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Job Description
Company Overview:
Established in Taiwan in 1974, Hon Hai Technology Group, commonly known as Foxconn, is the world’s largest electronics manufacturer and leading provider of technological solutions with a network of over 233 campuses across 24 countries. In the US, Foxconn employs 8,000 across 56 different sites with manufacturing operations in Virginia, Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, Texas, and California. As of 2025, Foxconn ranks 28th among the Fortune Global 500 and reported revenue of approximately USD $259 billion.
The company’s diverse product offerings span four major segments: smart consumer electronics, cloud, and networking solutions, computing, and various other components. Foxconn makes 40% of the consumer electronics that we find in our everyday lives. In recent years, Hon Hai has adopted the 3+3 strategy, focusing on three emerging industries - electric vehicles, digital health solutions, and robotics - while leveraging three key technologies: next-generation communications, artificial intelligence (AI), and semiconductors. Together, these initiatives position the company as a leader in innovation for the 21st century.
Hon Hai Technology Group is deeply committed to championing environmental sustainability within its manufacturing processes. By integrating sustainability into its operations framework, the company strives to serve as a best-practice model for global enterprises, enhancing corporate responsibility while meeting the growing demand for environmentally conscious production methods.
Job Summary:
The RD PM Specialist is responsible for driving the day-to-day execution of R&D projects to accelerate product development cycles and minimize engineering waste. This position coordinates cross-functional activities, tracks project milestones and deliverables, manages BOM and engineering changes, and ensures prototype builds are supported with the required materials and resources. The role works closely with R&D Engineering, Supply Chain, Lab Operations, and other cross-functional teams to identify risks early, maintain project visibility, and ensure timely execution of development activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and action items across R&D Engineering, Supply Chain, Lab Operations, and other cross-functional teams; track progress, follow up on outstanding tasks, and proactively address schedule delays and dependencies.
- Maintain and monitor BOM accuracy, completeness, revisions, part numbers, quantities, and system configurations; identify discrepancies and coordinate resolution with Engineering and Supply Chain teams.
- Coordinate ECO processing, documentation, approvals, implementation, and follow-up while communicating the impact of engineering changes on materials, schedules, prototype builds, and project milestones.
- Plan and coordinate prototype builds by tracking component availability, Clean-to-Build status, material readiness, and build requirements; work with Supply Chain and Engineering to resolve material shortages and component delays.
- Identify project risks, schedule slippages, material shortages, and cross-functional dependencies; prepare concise project status reports, dashboards, and project health updates for management and stakeholders.
- Coordinate with lab technicians to support prototype builds, testing activities, hardware allocation, and lab resources while maintaining accurate records of hardware availability and utilization.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Business, Project Management, or a related field is required.
Experience:
- 1–3 years of experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), project coordination, milestone tracking, and project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, or Smartsheet.
- 1–2 years of experience managing BOMs, product configurations, hardware part numbers, revisions, and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), with strong attention to detail.
- 1–2 years of experience tracking components, material availability, and Clean-to-Build activities to support prototype builds and product development.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and data management skills with the ability to organize, analyze, validate, and maintain complex project data.
- Ability to proactively identify schedule delays, material shortages, project dependencies, and other risks and develop effective solutions to minimize project impact.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear project status reports, dashboards, and project health updates for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, cross-functional R&D environment.
EEOC Statement
Foxconn is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Foxconn prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetics, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal law. In addition to federal law requirements, Foxconn complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.