Engineering Jobs in La Honda, CA

System Integration Test Lead

Summary:

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) with system-level experience to tackle new challenges and leverage your expertise in this dynamic role. This company offers a fast-faced, innovate culture with abundant information, requiring you to quickly process and develop clear plans to resolve issue efficiently.

Be part of a leading consumer technology company and make a significant impact by leading programs and driving manufacturing test readiness!

Responsibilities :

• Oversee the preparation and execution of test readiness activities, including managing the transition from Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) to final assembly across all phases of product New Product Introduction (NPI) development.
• Plan, execute, and complete dry runs to ensure manufacturing test readiness for NPI builds, identifying potential issues before full production.
• Quickly identify, troubleshoot, and resolve any test-related issues that arise during the build process, ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining timelines
• Create and implement strategic plans for addressing problems, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and alignment on project goals and deliverables
• Regularly track and report on the status of test progress, readiness, and outcomes, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle
• Continuously refine and improve test processes and methodologies to enhance quality, efficiency, and product maturity, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices
• Ensure product test quality standard and manufacturing criteria are met

Requirements

• Proven experience in program management or test readiness at the system level, with a strong background in hardware and software integration
• Understanding of HW/SW architecture and interoperability of a complex systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly
• Knowledge and experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) for consumer products, enabling efficient issue resolution and build execution
• Experience in consumer product manufacturing tests and hardware/software integration is a plus
• Engineering degree in ME, CE, EE or Physical Sciences prefer

Location: Cupertino, CA (Hybrid, Tuesdays - Thursdays Onsite)

Duration: 12-36+ Months

Pate Rate Range: $70/hr - $80/hr (DOE)

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Program Manager High-volume Manufacturing (HVM) in Electronics

Job Description:

Job Title: Program Manager High-volume Manufacturing (HVM) in Electronics

Job Type: Fulltime

Job Location: Cupertino, CA

Work Schedule: Onsite

Salary: 150k to 160k, Based on experience

The Project Manager will manage the relationship with Contract Manufacturers and oversee projects from customer commitment to implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects from customer commitment to implementation, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Define project scope, timelines, and resource needs, and develop project specifications.
• Provide regular status updates to senior management and team members.
• Maintain project tracking documentation and support the development of BOMs for new items.
• Coordinate with R&D, Operations, and Engineering teams to manage product formulas, production capability, and testing.
• Manage change part communications and coordinate trial schedules with Quality and Production teams.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 +years of project management experience.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Worked with Technology CMs like – Foxconn, Pegatron, Wistron, Compal, Quanta, Tata, Inventa, Flextronics or Flex, Jabil, Luxshare, BYD Electronics
• Worked with large global companies and drove the relationship with the CM. Large global companies include – Apple, Microsoft, Sony, Dell, HP, Meta, ASUS, Acer, Cisco, Huawei etc…
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be able to travel to China
• Able to speak Mandarin a big plus

About Maxonic:

Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.

Interested in Applying?

Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Jhankar Chanda ( /(4 for more details.

Technical Support Specialist (Apple background)

Location: Cupertino, CA – office-based

Salary: US$145-205K plus excellent benefits package

Employer Overview

Our client is a high-tech enterprise specialising in functional new materials, with end-to-end capability across R&D, manufacturing and sales of composite functional materials/devices and electronic traceability products. Its products support consumer electronics and new energy applications (including automotive and photovoltaics), enabling bonding and fastening plus functions such as thermal management, conductivity/insulation, EMI shielding, flame retardancy, and protection.

Key Requirements

We are looking for a technically strong, customer-facing specialist with proven Apple supply chain exposure in materials, die-cutting and assembly within the 3C sector, able to operate as both technical support and a commercial opportunity finder.

Must-have skills and experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in PD/RD and Technical Support (TS) relating to materials, die-cutting and assembly for Apple projects in the 3C field.
• Strong knowledge of materials and die-cut product performance / process.
• Fluent English (able to use English as the working language).
• Strong interpersonal skills – able to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.
• Clear thinking with strong market insight, problem-solving ability, and the drive to build deep customer links that translate into opportunities.
• Master’s degree or above, from a top 500 global university, in Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science.

Role & Responsibilities

As a Technical Support Specialist, you will provide customer-facing technical support while partnering internally to deliver differentiated materials solutions for strategic accounts.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing materials/solutions to customers and delivering technical support to strategic customers.
• Identifying new opportunities within existing accounts, introducing relevant products and services to potential customers, and supporting new customer development.
• Acting as a project manager – coordinating activities between customers and internal teams.
• Collecting competitive intelligence from the market and feeding insights back to internal stakeholders.
• Working closely with internal technical teams / R&D to define unique solutions for each customer.
• Completing other tasks assigned by senior leadership.

Position: OPD Product Manager Analyst
Location: Cupertino, California
Duration: Contract - 12 Months
Job ID: 170868

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented OPD Product Manager Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in managing product development processes, analyzing data, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects. This position requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for driving product success.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and objectives.
• Analyze market trends and customer feedback to inform product development strategies.
• Monitor project timelines and ensure deliverables are met on schedule.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with product development.
• Support the team in resolving any issues that arise during the product lifecycle.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in product management or a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.

About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit PTR Global, we understand the importance of your privacy and security. We NEVER ASK job applicants to:

• Pay any fee to be considered for, submitted to, or selected for any opportunity.
• Purchase any product, service, or gift cards from us or for us as part of an application, interview, or selection process.
• Provide sensitive financial information such as credit card numbers or banking information. Successfully placed or hired candidates would only be asked for banking details after accepting an offer from us during our official onboarding processes as part of payroll setup.

Pay Range: $55 - $60

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.

If you receive a suspicious message, email, or phone call claiming to be from PTR Global do not respond or click on any links. Instead, contact us directly at To report any concerns, please email us at

AI Data & Python Tools Engineer

We're seeking an AI Data and Python Tools Engineer to develop and deploy intelligent tools that leverage big data infrastructure and modern AI architecture. This role combines strong software engineering fundamentals with the ability to build production-ready AI applications at speed, including integration with Model Context Protocol (MCP) systems.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deploy AI-powered full-stack applications using Python, React, and modern machine learning frameworks
• Design and streamline data pipelines, train and validate ML models, and implement robust evaluation methods
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and integrate scalable, cloud-based AI solutions
• Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate on AI tools with a strong focus on performance, flexibility, and scalability
• Maintain clear technical documentation, perform code reviews, and support the full software development lifecycle

Software Engineering & AI/ML Data, Tools Development

• 3+ years of Python Development with a background in back end services and data processing
• Exposure to AI/ML algorithms
• Familiarity with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
• Understanding of LLMs, vector databases, and retrieval systems
• Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration and server development

Big Data & Cloud Infrastructure

• Knowledge of building and deploying cloud based applications
• Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Proficiency with big data technologies (Spark, Kafka, or similar streaming platforms)
• Experience with data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift) and data lakes
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and infrastructure as code

*Preferred Experience

• Experience building web applications with modern frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular)
• API development and integration experience
• Basic UX/UI design sensibilities for internal tooling
• Experience with real-time data processing and analytics
• Background in building developer tools or internal platforms
• Familiarity with AI/ML operations (MLOps) practices (Experience using airflow)
• Experience building MCP servers and integrating with AI assistants
• Knowledge of structured data exchange protocols and API design for AI systems.

Type: Full Time

Location: Austin, TX or Cupertino, CA (Monday- Friday onsite)

*Relocation assistance can be offered based on individual needs and circumstances*

Operations Program Manager (Retail Operations)

Location: Cupertino, California (Hybrid – 3 days onsite: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Duration: 6+ Months

We are looking for an experienced Program Manager to lead global SMB operational programs and improve how small and medium business customers are served across retail and online channels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross functional programs across Product, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Marketing

• Drive CRM strategy, roadmap priorities, and system adoption (Salesforce or similar)

• Analyze CRM and sales data to improve operations and customer experience

• Launch operational initiatives such as trade in programs and customer feedback programs

• Build scalable processes and support field teams across global regions

Requirements:

• 5+ years experience in Program Management, Strategic Operations, or Consulting

• Strong experience with cross functional program execution

• Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce

• Strong analytical and communication skills

• Experience in Sales Operations, B2B programs, or Retail Operations preferred

Company Description

Applied Computing Foundation (ACF) is a non-profit educational organization committed to teaching young innovators technology and entrepreneurship. ACF offers camp programs that engage students in cutting-edge fields Artificial Intelligence and Robotics - Lego robotics, arduino, raspberry pi, and drones.

ACF creates an environment that fosters learning, innovation, and practical application of skills. The organization is recognized as a Section 501(c)(3) charitable entity, supporting the next generation of tech leaders.

Role Description

This is a contract role for a Robotics Coach at Applied Computing Foundation, focusing on holiday and summer camps (Ski week camp from Feb 17 -20, Spring break & Summer camp). The coach will be responsible for leading and mentoring students in STEM-focused activities, guiding them through hands-on robotics projects, and teaching programming concepts. Additional responsibilities include providing training, fostering teamwork, and promoting critical thinking skills. This on-site role is located in Los Altos, CA primarily and multiple locations including San Jose, Milpitas, Cupertino, Fremont, in the bay area.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience in Robotics and Programming
• Excellent Communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to young learners
• Background in STEM and proven capability in training students
• Passion for education and working with children or young adults
• FLL, FRC experience preferred
• Prior experience in a coaching or teaching role is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Education) preferred

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Position: Senior Fraud Operations Specialist
Location: Cupertino, California
Duration: Contract
Job ID: 171030

Job Overview:

• As a Senior Operations Specialist, candidate will lead initiatives aimed at enhancing customer support processes with cross-functional teams (including client’s contact centers) and managing high-priority escalations that standard processes struggle to resolve.
• This includes collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to detect, mitigate, and prevent fraud and scam activity impacting client’s store credit and gift card products and, while supporting key projects designed to safeguard client’s customers.

• Manage executive escalations related to store credit and gift card fraud, ensuring timely resolution and alignment with Client’s fraud mitigation strategies.
• Lead special projects to improve fraud detection, mitigation, and prevention measures, specifically for store credit and gift card products.
• Oversee and refine customer support processes to handle fraud-related cases efficiently, including managing communications with internal teams and external partners.
• Track, analyze, and prioritize fraud-related issues in testing and production environments; coordinate with engineering and partners to resolve issues swiftly.
• Conduct end-to-end testing for fraud prevention initiatives, providing regular updates and documentation on testing progress.
• Support program management, reporting, and documentation for fraud and risk initiatives, ensuring compliance with evolving industry standards.
• Monitor performance metrics related to fraud detection and partner performance, issuing alerts and providing actionable insights to business teams.

• Deep understanding of store credit and gift card products, including fraud risks, scam scenarios, and risk management best practices.
• Expertise in fraud prevention, compliance, and risk management controls within the payments industry.
• Proven experience in designing and optimizing customer support processes to enhance service efficiency and response times.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a proactive, innovative approach to fraud prevention.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to clearly convey findings and updates to stakeholders at all levels.
• Collaborative and adaptable team player, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with proven project management experience in operational support.

• Hybrid schedule (Tues-Thurs onsite, Monday to Friday remote) 6 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA IL06

About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit PTR Global, we understand the importance of your privacy and security. We NEVER ASK job applicants to:

• Pay any fee to be considered for, submitted to, or selected for any opportunity.
• Purchase any product, service, or gift cards from us or for us as part of an application, interview, or selection process.
• Provide sensitive financial information such as credit card numbers or banking information. Successfully placed or hired candidates would only be asked for banking details after accepting an offer from us during our official onboarding processes as part of payroll setup.

Pay Range: $60 - $70

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.

If you receive a suspicious message, email, or phone call claiming to be from PTR Global do not respond or click on any links. Instead, contact us directly at To report any concerns, please email us at