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