--- title: 'Manufacturing Technical Project Manager at Aeva, Inc.' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/manufacturing-technical-project-manager-aeva-inc-mountain-view-q3tytvck091x' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Manufacturing Technical Project Manager at Aeva, Inc. - **Company:** Aeva, Inc. - **Location:** Mountain View, CA - **Compensation:** $155k–$210k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-03-13 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/aeva/163b5726-ce6c-4075-9e7d-967be3fbd6d1 ## Job description About us: Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions. Role Overview: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Manufacturing Technical Program Manager specializing in Lidar assembly and PCBA fabrication to join our dynamic team. As a Technical Program Manager you will play a crucial role coordinating with the test engineering team and contract manufacturers in ensuring the production lines for NPI and mass production meet product quality, delivery, cost and reliability of our Lidar product. Your expertise in mechanical assembly, adhesive dispense, SMT processes, optical assemblies, GR&R, equipment maintenance and calibration, failure analysis, OCAP, statistical process control and manufacturing execution system (MES) software will be vital in driving our manufacturing processes towards excellence. What you'll be doing: - Bring up Lidar assembly line from NPI phase to mass production. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain to define project scopes and objectives. - Develop equipment and processes with contract manufacturer (CM) that meet product design specifications. - Develop and analyze line design with contract manufacturer to meet annual production targets. - Develop and track Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) metrics. Identify gaps and corrective actions needed to bridge to target performance. - Manage BOM for production ramp and mass production. - Collaborate with engineering and CM to install assembly line equipment, perform GR&R analysis, review work instructions and operator training requirements, and track yield, line availability and takt time. - Drive DFM/DFA/DFT and PFMEA to ensure production manufacturability. - Establish yield tracking / reporting methodology and drive corrective actions with engineering and CM. Identify yield bridge to line targets. - Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, manufacturing, and quality assurance to troubleshoot issues and improve product performance. - Ensure on time delivery from NPI through mass production. - Drive the development and implementation of automation and line scaling supporting production volume projections. - Manage quality in the line by routinely monitoring KPIs and present reports to operations and management teams. - Prepare roadmap and capacity plans for product ramp and next-gen NPI. What you'll have: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Optical engineering, or related field) or equivalent practical experience. - Prior experience with TeamCenter, Jira, and Confluence. - Proficient in data analysis and interpretation, using statistical techniques and software tools such as JMP. - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues effectively. - Experience with Engineering Change Orders and Product LifeCycle management. - Minimum 10+ years of experience in manufacturing / technical operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. Nice to have: - Prior experience with LiDAR systems - SolidWorks experience What's in it for you: - Be part of a fast paced and dynamic team - Very competitive compensation and meaningful equity - Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more - Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecard Aeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities. ## About Aeva, Inc. ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Aeva provides next-generation sensing and perception systems using unique Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) 4D LiDAR technology for autonomous navigation, industrial automation, and AI infrastructure. - **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: AEVA) - **Headquarters**: Mountain View, California, United States - **Founded**: 2017 - **Founders**: Soroush Salehian (CEO), Mina Rezk (CTO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Automotive (LiDAR for autonomous vehicles), with expanding focus on AI data center optical connectivity - **Target customers**: B2B – automotive OEMs (Daimler Truck, Torc Robotics), industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and hyperscale data centers - **Mission**: “Bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving, manufacturing automation and smart infrastructure, to robotics and consumer devices” [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/) ## Products & Services - **Aeva Atlas™**: Long-range automotive-grade 4D LiDAR for industrial and automotive production programs (available now) [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/) - **Aeva Atlas™ Ultra**: Slimmest long-range high-resolution automotive-grade 4D LiDAR for SAE L3/L4 production programs (available first half of 2026) [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/) - **Aeva Omni™**: Wide-view short-range 4D LiDAR enabling a broad set of physical AI applications (available second half of 2026) [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/) - **Aeva Eve™ 1**: High-precision laser speed sensors for factory automation using FMCW technology (available now) [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/) - **Aeva CoreVision™**: 4D LiDAR-on-Chip module integrating all key LiDAR elements using silicon photonics [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/) - **4D Perception™ Software**: Onboard AI-powered software built on the custom Aeva X1™ processor [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/) - **Optical Connectivity Business**: Expansion into AI data center infrastructure using Aeva’s high-power optical source and silicon photonics (announced August 2026 with first hyperscaler customer) [aeva.com](https://investors.aeva.com/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: ~$695.5 million (as of recent data) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevainc) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $18.1 million (FY2025 estimated); Q2 2026 revenue $6.136 million [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevainc) - **Total Funding**: $811.5 million across 8 rounds (including $243M corporate round, $320M post-IPO equity led by Sylebra Capital, $100M post-IPO debt led by Apollo) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevainc) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Sylebra Capital, Apollo, InterPrivate Acquisition Corp. (SPAC partner), Daimler Truck AG, Torc Robotics - **Growth Signals**: Year-over-year headcount growth of +6.6% (191 employees); delivered production intent Atlas sensors to Daimler Truck and Torc; launched Optical Connectivity business with a hyperscaler targeting initial deployment in second half of 2027; 36 active job postings (up 500% YoY) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevainc) ## Competitive Advantages - **Unique FMCW Technology**: Measures velocity and range simultaneously, enabling more intelligent and safe decisions compared to traditional ToF (time-of-flight) LiDAR [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/) - **LiDAR-on-Chip**: Aeva CoreVision module integrates all key LiDAR elements on silicon photonics, reducing cost and size [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/) - **AI-Powered Onboard Software**: Custom Aeva X1 processor with perception algorithms that run directly on the sensor [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/) - **Dual-Market Position**: Strong in automotive (autonomous trucks) and now expanding into high-growth AI data center connectivity ## Strategic Focus - **Automotive Production Programs**: Ramping Atlas for Daimler Truck and Torc Robotics autonomous truck program; developing Atlas Ultra and Omni for next-generation vehicles [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevainc) - **AI Infrastructure**: Launching Optical Connectivity business to serve hyperscale data centers with silicon photonics-based interconnects [investors.aeva.com](https://investors.aeva.com/) - **Continued Technology Leadership**: Advancing FMCW LiDAR and silicon photonics for broader applications (industrial automation, robotics, smart infrastructure) ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “Passionate about solving the critical challenge of autonomous mobility” – described as a mission-driven, fast-paced environment [aeva.com/careers](https://www.aeva.com/careers/) - **Perks & Benefits**: - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage [aeva.com/careers](https://www.aeva.com/careers/) - Wellness benefits (Gympass, Headspace, Cleo, and more) [aeva.com/careers](https://www.aeva.com/careers/) - 401(k) matching + Mega Roth option [aeva.com/careers](https://www.aeva.com/careers/) - Paid holidays, unlimited vacation, generous parental leave [aeva.com/careers](https://www.aeva.com/careers/) - Free lunch daily, weekly food trucks, unlimited snacks/coffee [aeva.com/careers](https://www.aeva.com/careers/) - Free electric vehicle (EV) charging at the office [aeva.com/careers](https://www.aeva.com/careers/) - **Work Environment**: Hybrid/office presence expected; primary offices in Mountain View, CA and Rochester, NY. Engineering-heavy workforce (42% technical roles). Many employees come from top tech companies (Intel, Apple, Waymo, Meta) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevainc) - **Growth Opportunities**: Rapidly scaling company with 36 open positions across engineering, product, operations, and IT; strong emphasis on innovation and cutting-edge technology - **Employer Rating**: 2.9/5 on Glassdoor (50 reviews) – work-life balance 3.0, compensation 3.1, culture 2.8, career 2.7. Reviewers note high expectations but meaningful work in autonomous driving [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevainc) ## Sources 1. [aeva.com](https://www.aeva.com/) – Company website, product pages, technology overview 2. [aeva.com/careers](https://www.aeva.com/careers/) – Careers page, benefits, culture 3. [jobs.lever.co/aeva](https://jobs.lever.co/aeva) – Current open positions 4. [linkedin.com/company/aevainc](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aevainc) – LinkedIn company page (employees, funding, financials, reviews) 5. [investors.aeva.com](https://investors.aeva.com/) – Investor relations, earnings, press releases (Optical Connectivity launch) ## Other roles at Aeva, Inc. - [Program Operations Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/program-operations-manager-aeva-inc-mountain-view-c88c0ncqjd0p) — Mountain View, CA - [Technical Recruiter](https://feeny.ai/job/technical-recruiter-aeva-inc-mountain-view-my12vhf5fq3p) — Mountain View, CA - [Senior Opto Mechanical Design Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-opto-mechanical-design-engineer-aeva-inc-mountain-view-gkv5ee4mwnmz) — Mountain View, CA - [Manufacturing Supervisor – NPI & Prototype Production](https://feeny.ai/job/manufacturing-supervisor-npi-prototype-production-aeva-inc-mountain-view-m868q5x75rgj) — Mountain View, CA - [Supplier Quality Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/supplier-quality-engineer-aeva-inc-milpitas-s6qz3vn3jy35) — Milpitas, CA - [Senior Embedded Controls Engineer – Scanning Systems](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-embedded-controls-engineer-scanning-systems-aeva-inc-mountain-view-qa4eet38vsks) — Mountain View, CA - [Sr. Embedded Controls Engineer – Scanning Systems](https://feeny.ai/job/sr-embedded-controls-engineer-scanning-systems-aeva-inc-mountain-view-h1kkr5p60kqp) — Mountain View, CA - [Manager, IIIV Design and Characterization](https://feeny.ai/job/manager-iiiv-design-and-characterization-aeva-inc-mountain-view-hqdf1em0wahn) — Mountain View, CA - [R&D Technician Opto-Mechanical](https://feeny.ai/job/r-d-technician-opto-mechanical-aeva-inc-mountain-view-a2cks9dj77vg) — Mountain View, CA - [Senior Manager of Business Development](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-manager-of-business-development-aeva-inc-mountain-view-jab46jrhaeqh) — Mountain View, CA