Manager, Technical Project / Program Management – SmartStart Mayan Automation (Semiconductor Automation)

Location: Austin, TX, United States of America. Relocation eligible; travel required, including 10–30% international travel.

Salary: $120,000–$165,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops materials science, engineering solutions, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment supporting advanced chips and displays.

What you will do

• Lead and develop engineers delivering Mayan automation programs across SPG business units.
• Own end-to-end automation programs for installation and warranty, from problem identification through deployment and benefits realization.
• Partner with intelligence, engineering, quality, installation, warranty, and field organizations to identify pain points, defect drivers, and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Oversee test plans, Mayan scripts, diagnostics, troubleshooting workflows, test automation, modularization, standardization, and reporting.
• Manage program scope, schedules, risks, dependencies, deliverables, KPIs, savings, and benefits realization.
• Support installation readiness, field adoption, training, documentation, knowledge transfer, and customer-site engagements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience in technical program management, manufacturing, installation, or field support; semiconductor or capital equipment experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor capital equipment systems, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, and process subsystems.
• Experience with system installation, testing, diagnostics, troubleshooting, test automation, and efficiency improvement.
• Familiarity with SAP, iOMS, Smart Factory, Mayan, or equivalent manufacturing and operational platforms.
• Experience leading cross-functional and matrixed teams, with strong project and program execution discipline.
• Strong analytical, data-driven decision-making, structured problem-solving, root-cause analysis, communication, and continuous-improvement skills.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with a customer-focused mindset.
• Willingness to travel 10–30%, including international travel.

Nice to have

• Semiconductor or capital equipment experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time regular employment with a supportive environment focused on learning, development, and career growth.
• Comprehensive benefits supporting employee health and wellbeing.
• Potential eligibility for bonus and stock award programs, as applicable.
• Opportunity to work on automation that improves installation quality, consistency, cycle time, warranty costs, and operational efficiency.