The Engineering Manager, Electronics Hardware and Firmware leads a team of engineers in the design and development of advanced electronic systems and embedded firmware for industrial and commercial applications, including elevator drives and material handling systems. This role oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, while providing technical leadership throughout the product development lifecycle. The manager ensures the team maintains the necessary skills and tools to drive innovation in hardware and firmware design, and introduces new methodologies and technologies to solve complex engineering challenges.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of embedded systems, analog and digital circuit design, microcontrollers, and communication protocols.
- Experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium), simulation software, and lab equipment for testing and validation.
- Proficient in industrial firmware development in C/C++ and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Hands-on experience with laboratory testing of AC and DC drives, including setup, instrumentation, and performance validation.
- Proficient in motor control algorithm development, including vector control, sensorless control, and torque/speed regulation techniques.
- Strong background in power electronics design and testing, including inverters, converters, gate drivers, and thermal management.
- Working knowledge of firmware version control tools (e.g., Git) and issue tracking systems (e.g., Jira, DevOps).
Responsibilities
- Analyze input from Product Management and Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback to understand customer needs and translate those into hardware and firmware design specifications for new products or major redesigns.
- Approve design verification and validation test plans to ensure products meet performance, regulatory, and quality standards.
- Lead and participate in design reviews to ensure technical soundness and alignment with project goals.
- Ensure the team’s technical skills remain current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Benchmark competitor products to identify technological advantages and opportunities.
- Hands-on experience with laboratory testing of AC and DC drives, including setup, instrumentation, and performance validation.
- Proficient in motor control algorithm development, including vector control, sensorless control, and torque/speed regulation techniques.
Other
- Proven ability to lead and mentor a team in a hardware and firmware development environment.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, analyze results, and implement effective solutions.
- Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Ability to attract, develop, and retain top engineering talent.
- Collaborative mindset with a focus on team success and continuous improvement.
