About the role
Position Summary
The Director, Hardware Engineering is responsible for leading the development and execution of hardware systems that power next-generation warehouse automation and robotic solutions. This leader will guide a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for development, validation, and commercialization of electromechanical systems, ensuring products are robust and reliable, while creating long standing customer relationships. This position requires a hands-on, strong technical leader who enjoys a fast-paced environment.
Essential Responsibilities
* Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of hardware engineers * Promote engineering best practices, design reviews, and technical excellence. * Collaborate effectively with a cross-functional product team including program management, software leadership and quality assurance.
* Lead design verification, validation, qualification, and product release activities. * Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and product safety certifications.
* Ensure seamless integration between hardware, software, controls, and robotics systems.
* Establish development and execution schedules, resource plans, and project milestones. * Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies. * Drive predictable execution while balancing scope, schedule, cost, and quality. * Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure DFM and DFA standards are met
* Support manufacturing scale-up and continuous improvement initiatives. * Lead engineering support for production issues and field reliability improvements.
Qualifications
Required
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or related engineering discipline. * 12+ years of progressive engineering experience developing complex electromechanical products. * 5+ years leading multidisciplinary engineering teams comprised of experienced engineers. * Proven experience leading products through production at scale. * Experience working with manufacturing partners and supply chains. * Demonstrated success leading cross-functional engineering organizations. * Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
Preferred
* Master's degree in Engineering or MBA. * Experience with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), robotic picking systems, warehouse automation, or industrial robotics. * Knowledge of ISO, CE, UL, OSHA, and other applicable safety standards. * Experience with PLM, ERP, and engineering change management systems. * Experience scaling engineering organizations in high-growth technology companies.
6410-2604JC
Compensation: Base salary range $160k-$230k