Corporate Director of Engineering - Embedded Sensors
Chicago, IL | $200,000 to $250,000 per year plus 30% bonus | Full-time, hybrid
A global sensor manufacturer, part of a multi-billion-dollar parent company, is hiring a Director of Engineering to lead sensor product development for U.S. and global markets. The role leads multidisciplinary electrical, firmware, mechanical, and systems engineering teams in the U.S. and internationally. The products are electronic sensors with embedded microcontrollers and firmware for automotive, commercial vehicle, off-road, and industrial applications. This is a hybrid position with three days per week in the office, and relocation assistance is available.
Schedule
Full-time, hybrid, with three days per week in the office. Candidates who live within 100 miles of Chicago or Milwaukee will not need to relocate.
Compensation
$200,000 to $250,000 base salary, plus a 30% annual bonus.
What You\'ll Do
You will lead the development of sensor products for U.S. and global markets, including electronic products that combine embedded microcontrollers, sensing technology, and firmware. You will guide products from concept through launch across automotive, commercial vehicle, off-road, and industrial applications.
You will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across electrical, firmware, mechanical, and systems engineering, managing engineering groups in the U.S. and in other countries. You will set technical direction, build and develop the team, and make sure programs deliver on schedule and to customer requirements.
You will also work directly with customers and support business development for sensor products. That includes providing technical leadership on new opportunities and helping shape the product roadmap.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor\'s degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of engineering experience in sensor or embedded electronics product development
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams that include electrical, firmware, mechanical, and systems engineers
- Experience managing engineering groups in the U.S. and internationally
- Sensor application experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, off-road, industrial, or adjacent markets
- Understanding of business development for sensor products and experience working directly with customers
- Ability to work in the office three days per week
Preferred Qualifications
- Master\'s degree in engineering
- Experience with automotive quality and development processes, such as APQP, PPAP, ISO 26262, or ASPICE
- Experience developing sensors for harsh-environment or safety-critical applications
- P&L or engineering budget responsibility
- Experience leading global product launches with multiple manufacturing sites
Compensation and Benefits
- $200,000 to $250,000 base salary
- 30% annual bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off and paid holidays
To apply, submit your resume for consideration.
