A successful candidate will bring demonstrated leadership capabilities for driving technology, engineering development processes, and other improvements in our product roadmap that will impact the broader organization. Additionally, the Controls Hardware Sr. Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing the team including recruiting new talent, mentoring team members, promoting their careers, as well as directly contributing to controls hardware development alongside their team members.
What you will do
Lead and manage the Control Hardware Engineering team, provide guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
Oversee the design, development, validation, and implementation of controls hardware and sensors for current and future Thermo King products, ensuring they meet technical specifications and regulatory requirements.
Ensure embedded controls hardware and sensors meet all functional, security, regulatory (e.g., wireless, cybersecurity compliance), and quality requirements for industrial and transportation environments
Drive controls hardware and sensor make/buy investment decisions through technical and business-level analysis.
Oversee controls hardware and sensor electronics lifecycle management, planning, tracking, and execution of projects to implement necessary design changes.
Create and improve embedded controls hardware design process standard work guidelines, templates, and tools to improve product development cycle time, promote consistency across teams.
Working with the program management team and the broader organization to plan and execute projects, balancing needs of new product development (NPD) and sustaining.
Work directly with stakeholders (e.g., Product Management, Controls functional teams, Platform Engineering Teams, etc.) to align on the intent and impact of requirements and implementation options to deliver the best experience for the end customer.
Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Delegating tasks to the team and resources outside the team including organizing, mentoring, and motivating to create an environment for success.
What you will bring
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related technical field with 10+ years of experience with at least 4 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
Experience leading an electrical or electronics product development team, ensuring designs meet industry standards, regulations, and internal standard work documentation.
Familiar with embedded controls hardware selection, PCB design/layout/schematic capture, and use of related design/development tools (e.g. Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, Siemens Xpedition/PADS Professional, etc…).
Familiar with microprocessor and microcontroller architectures, communication links (CAN, SPI), IoT wireless electronics hardware selection and product design (RF, analog, digital electronics design). Knowledge of radio technologies such as cellular / GPS / WiFi / BT standards and certifications considered a plus.
Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills for working in cross-disciplinary teams (software, hardware, systems engineering).
Experience with Agile development, scrum processes, and related tools (e.g. Azure DevOps) considered a plus.
Multi-region travel up to 5% may be required
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range
- $158,238.33 - $220,955.00
- Compensation Type:
- Salary
- Incentive Eligible:
- Yes
- Sales Commission Eligible:
- No
Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
Thrive at work and at home
Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations
Safety Sensitive Role
- No
- The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
