Summary:

• The MiCOM Platform Hardware Manager will lead and manage the hardware engineering team for the MiCOM platform product lines within GE Vernova’s Grid Automation Business.
• This role is pivotal in overseeing product hardware development, ensuring that products meet all technical, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Additionally, the Hardware Manager will support the resolution of production and customer-related hardware problems, ensuring the smooth operation of hardware production and the timely resolution of customer issues.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead a team of hardware engineers to provide hardware engineering support in NPI (New Product Introduction) and product LCS (Life Cycle Support) activities.
• Provide guidance, support, and career development opportunities for team members.

2. Product Development:

• Take full ownership of hardware deliveries, ensuring that all hardware components are delivered on the project schedule and meet technical specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate and communicate hardware requirements and timelines.
• Work closely with product managers, design teams, suppliers, and manufacturers to support hardware integration into product designs with an emphasis on manufacturability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

3. Production Issue Resolution:

• Identify, analyze, and resolve production-related hardware issues.
• Work closely with the production team to implement corrective actions.
• Maintain documentation of production issues and resolutions for future reference.

4. Customer Issue Resolution:

• Act as a point of contact for customer hardware-related concerns.
• Diagnose and resolve customer issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Collaborate with customer service and support teams to ensure customer satisfaction.

5. Continuous Improvement:

• Lead efforts to implement improvements in hardware development processes, focusing on reducing cycle time, enhancing quality, and optimizing resources.
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies to incorporate into product development.

6. Documentation & Reporting:

• Ensure that all design and testing documentation is properly maintained.
• Provide regular updates on the progress of hardware development projects to senior management and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Master's degree is a plus)
• Advanced and demonstrated years of experience leading and mentoring a team of experienced hardware engineers and developers, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet NPI delivery deadlines. Experience working with a large, globally distributed team.
• Significant and proven experience in hardware engineering and development for mission-critical industrial systems.
• Excellent knowledge of hardware design principles, manufacturing processes, and exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Experience with product safety, EMI, and environmental standards compliance.
• Excellent project management skills, with experience in managing cross-functional teams and meeting deadlines.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience with lean methodologies and SAFE Agile or similar product development methodologies.
• Ability to articulate and present technical issues, development roadmaps, and project status.
• Familiarity with control systems for electrical power system substation and industrial plant environments.