Hardware Engineering Test Manager MN

Hardware Engineering Test Manager - Come "Live the Dream' in this position!

• Lead
  and mentor a team of hardware engineers, providing technical guidance and
  architectural direction.
  
• Foster
  a collaborative and innovative work environment.
  
• Set
  clear goals and performance expectations, manage team dynamics, and ensure
  high levels of engagement and productivity.
  
• Conduct
  regular performance reviews, offer constructive feedback, and identify
  opportunities for professional growth.
  

• Actively
  contribute to the design, development, and testing of PCBs and PCBAs, with
  a focus on high -quality, reliable designs.
  
• Oversee
  PCB layout, schematic design, and component selection to ensure designs
  meet performance and manufacturability standards.
  
• Participate
  in defining the strategic direction of digital instrumentation.
  

• Oversee
  hardware development projects from concept to production, ensuring
  timelines and deliverables are met while maintaining high quality.
  
• Collaborate
  with cross -functional teams (e.g., firmware, software, and mechanical
  engineering) to ensure alignment and smooth project execution.
  
• Provide
  regular updates to senior management on project status, risks, and
  mitigation strategies.
  
• Collaborate
  on schedule development and resource planning, supporting timely project
  delivery
  

• Identify
  areas for improvement in hardware design, testing, and manufacturing
  processes, and implement best practices to enhance product quality and
  engineering efficiency.
  
• Stay
  current with emerging hardware technologies, industry trends, and testing
  methodologies, and apply them to improve team capabilities and product
  offerings.
  

• Ensure
  that products meet or exceed customer requirements, industry standards,
  and regulatory compliance.
  
• Troubleshoot
  and resolve hardware -related issues in collaboration with the quality
  assurance and operations teams.
  

Requirements

• 5+
  years of hands -on experience in hardware engineering, with a strong
  background in digital circuit design.
  
• 2+
  years in a managerial role, ideally in a player/coach capacity requiring
  both technical contribution and team management.
  
• Strong
  people and team management skills, with direct experience in functional
  management of 6 or more staff members.
  
• Strong
  understanding of electrical and electronic principles, circuit design, and
  signal integrity.
  
• Experience
  with hardware debugging tools.
  
• Knowledge
  of industry standards and best practices related to hardware design,
  testing, and quality assurance.
  
• Strong
  communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage teams,
  collaborate cross -functionally, and communicate complex technical concepts
  to non -technical stakeholders.
  
• Excellent
  problem -solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges
  
• Ability
  to balance multiple priorities in a fast -paced environment while
  maintaining high standards of work.
  
• Experience
  with high -speed PCB design and complex multi -layer designs.
  
• Strong
  understanding of SERDES technology and protocols 
  

Benefits