--- title: 'Technical Program Manager, R&D at Hyliion' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/technical-program-manager-r-d-hyliion-cincinnati-ej7wt1td8kvw' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-10' --- # Technical Program Manager, R&D at Hyliion - **Company:** Hyliion - **Location:** Cincinnati, OH - **Posted:** 2026-11-09 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-10 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hyliion/jobs/6253629004 ## Job description Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production. The Company’s primary focus is to develop distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy. Job Purpose The Technical Program Manager is accountable for Hyliion's New Product Development programs from inception through Verification and Validation. Based with R&D Engineering in Ohio, the Technical Program Manager drives programs from concept and requirements through design, prototype build, and testing. The Technical Program Manager delivers a design that has been verified and validated against its requirements. AI at Hyliion At Hyliion, AI is core to how we work. We equip every team member with leading AI tools and count on you to use them — to move faster, solve harder problems, and help us realize the full potential of KARNO technology for the world. Duties and Responsibilities Program Ownership & Planning - Serve as the accountable program lead from initiation through Verification and Validation completion. - Establish the program charter, scope, integrated master schedule, and baseline budget with Engineering and Finance. - Drive the program to budget targets by tracking actuals against plan, forecasting variances, and recommending cost, schedule, and scope trade-offs to leadership. - Maintain the program risk and opportunity register, drive mitigation plans, and flag triggers for mitigation action. ## Requirements, Design & Gate Reviews - Partner with R&D Engineering, Commercial, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations to establish baseline program requirements and maintain traceability from requirements through verification. - Prepare and present Gate Reviews (e.g., Opportunity Assessment, Design, Verification and Validation, Production Validation, Launch), including readiness assessments, open risks, and go/no-go recommendations. - Coordinate design reviews and ensure action items are closed prior to gate progression. - Manage engineering change control and configuration baselines through design freeze. Prototype Build, Test & Validation - Own the Design Verification Plan & Report and Verification and Validation schedule, ensuring test plans demonstrate the design meets its requirements. - Plan and coordinate prototype and test-article builds, including long-lead procurement, supplier coordination (including additive manufacturing partners), and build readiness. - Coordinate mechanical, thermal, electrical, and durability testing at internal and external test facilities, and drive test failures through root cause and corrective action. Cross-Functional Leadership & Transition to Operations - Lead cross-functional program meetings aligning R&D Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, and external partners. - Partner with the Operations Program Manager to bring DFM/DFx reviews, supplier selection, and process input into the program early and throughout development. - Lead the structured transition of the program to the Operations Program Manager upon completion of Verification and Validation per the defined exit criteria, including released design data, Verification and Validation results, open issues and risks, and lessons learned. - Support the Operations Program Manager after transition by resolving technical program issues that surface during production ramp. Reporting & Program Governance - Report regularly to leadership on program health, schedule, budget, risks, and key decisions. - Ensure program documentation (requirements, design baselines, change records, test plans and reports) is controlled, current, and compliant with company standards. - Contribute to the development of PMO processes, tools, and templates, including the Phase-Gate framework. - Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, needed, or required for the business. ## Qualifications Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualifications include: - Education, Experience and Certifications - Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field) or a relevant technical discipline required. - 5–8+ years of Program or Project Management experience leading complex hardware development programs that are highly cross-functional (ME, EE, SW, Controls, Ops, Supply Chain, etc.) required. - Demonstrated experience taking hardware programs from concept through design Verification and Validation required. - Experience with Phase-Gate / New Product Development processes (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) required. - Experience in power generation, aerospace, defense, automotive, or similar complex industries preferred; startup or fast-paced setting preferred. - PMP or equivalent certification preferred. - Skills and Abilities - Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority. - Strong budget and schedule management skills; comfortable owning financial targets. - Strong executive-level written and verbal communication, including the ability to prepare and deliver Gate Reviews. - Ability to navigate ambiguity, make and escalate sound decisions, and keep team momentum and program cadence on track. - Proficiency with Program Management and engineering tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, PLM/change management systems). ## Role Classification and Working Conditions This is a salaried, exempt-level position. This position typically works in an office environment; and given the nature of our business is also exposed to operations/warehouses/production environments. Physical/Other Requirements - Ability to travel, including regular travel to Hyliion's Texas manufacturing facility for prototype builds, test events, and program transition activities (estimated 20%), by plane, automobile, etc. We are not accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this role at this time. Benefits: - Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options - Dental Plans, with buy-up option - Vision Plan - Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up options - Short Term Disability, paid for by the company - Long Term Disability, paid for by the company - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Savings Account (HSA) - 401k/Roth 401k - Voluntary Accident Plans - Voluntary Critical Illness Plans - Hospital Indemnity Plan Hyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, veteran status.  If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to otherwise participate in the employment selection process, please direct your inquires to Hyliion’s human resources department at HR@hyliion.com. ## About Hyliion ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Hyliion develops sustainable, fuel-agnostic linear generator technology for clean, flexible, and affordable electricity production across stationary and mobile applications. - **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE American: HYLN) - **Headquarters**: Cedar Park, Texas, United States (operational presence also in Austin, TX and Cincinnati, OH) - **Founded**: 2015 - **Founders**: Thomas Healy (Founder and CEO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Electric Power Generation / Distributed Energy - **Target customers**: Commercial and industrial facilities, waste management operations, and other entities needing locally deployable prime power or energy arbitrage solutions. - **Mission or purpose**: “Create innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production” — with a vision of engineering the electrified future. ## Products & Services - **KARNO™ Power Module**: A fuel-agnostic linear generator enabled by additive manufacturing. Designed to run on various fuel sources (natural gas, hydrogen, biogas, etc.) for stationary power generation. Targets commercial and waste management industries. - **Hypertruck ERX™**: (Earlier product) Hybrid electric powertrain solution for Class 8 commercial trucks; prototype completed and production launched for first KARNO additive components in 2024. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Approximately USD 430.5 million (as of 2026 data from LinkedIn) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of USD 3.5 million (public company; revenue reported on LinkedIn) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Total funding of USD 260.2 million, including a USD 233M corporate round in 2020. Early investors include a Series A round (USD 21M, 2017). Acquired Gentherm’s battery division (2018) and the KARNO generator technology (2022). Key executive hires from GE Additive, Cummins, Daimler, and others. - **Growth Signals**: 100 employees (+4.7% YoY); 14 open job postings; successful 100‑day operation of KARNO Power Module on a customer asset (Oct 2025); successful emissions testing milestone (Oct 2025); expanding from transportation to broader stationary power markets. ## Competitive Advantages - **Fuel‑agnostic architecture**: Operates on multiple fuel sources (including hydrogen and biogas), insulating customers from fuel‑price volatility and regulatory shifts. - **Additive manufacturing enabled**: Proprietary linear generator design reduces moving parts and maintenance, while enabling rapid prototyping and customisation. - **Proven reliability**: Demonstrated 100 days of continuous operation on a customer asset. - **Established IP portfolio**: Built through organic development and strategic acquisitions (Gentherm battery division, KARNO generator). ## Strategic Focus - **Transition from transportation to stationary power**: Hyliion’s core focus has shifted from hybrid truck powertrains to distributed linear generators for commercial and waste management customers. - **Scalable production**: Launching additive component production and expanding manufacturing capabilities in Austin and Cincinnati. - **Future‑proofing energy**: Targeting mobile applications (vehicles, marine) beyond stationary power, while maintaining a fuel‑agnostic approach to adapt to evolving energy economies. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values-driven environment emphasizing “Act with Integrity”, “Excellence in All We Do”, “Succeed as One Team”, and “Change the World”. Dog-friendly offices, healthy lunch/snacks provided. - **Benefits**: Generous PTO, comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K plan, and two weeks paid parental leave. - **Engineering focus**: 54% of workforce in technical roles; team members drawn from companies like GE Additive, Cummins, Tesla, and Ford. - **Locations**: Primary office in Austin, TX; R&D and manufacturing in Cincinnati, OH; some roles in both. - **Remote/hybrid policy**: Not explicitly stated (likely office-based for engineering and manufacturing roles, though some flexibility may exist). - **Job openings**: 14 active roles across Engineering, Commercial, Operations, and PMO (as of early 2026). ## Sources 1. [hyliion.com](https://www.hyliion.com/) – Company overview, mission, products, and newsroom. 2. [hyliion.com/about-us](https://www.hyliion.com/about-us/) – History timeline, identity, and team values. 3. [hyliion.com/careers](https://www.hyliion.com/careers/) – Benefits, core values, and culture details. 4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/hyliion](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hyliion) – Current job openings and departmental breakdown. 5. 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