Engineering Manager - Encoders

About the role

The Engineering Manager leads the Encoders technical team, including product R&D, applications engineering, testing, and technical support. This role oversees team prioritization, project management, customer delivery, and support of the sales process from quote to ongoing customer support.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages a team of direct reports consisting of application and development engineers and technicians, both on-site and at remote Timken facilities
• Set clear objectives, expectations, and performance metrics for the team
• Mentor and provide guidance as necessary
• Collaborates with the Timken Encoders sales and marketing teams to identify and understand customer requirements, ensuring the development of tailored magnetic position sensor solutions
• Engages with key customers worldwide to address technical inquiries, provide product demonstrations, and build strong relationships
• Works closely with R&D personnel, both locally and globally, to translate customer needs into product specifications and features
• Ensures that magnetic position sensor applications meet high-quality standards by overseeing testing and validation processes of prototypes and customer specific designs
• Collaborates with various departments, including sales, marketing, and product development, within the Keene, NH, location to align strategies and drive successful product launches
• Stays up-to-date with Timken and competitors magnetic position sensor technologies, industry trends, and applications to guide application development and customer support efforts

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, Masters preferred
• 12+ years related experience with involvement in Customer & Application Support, Magnetic Field Theory, Intellectual Property (IP) Awareness, Cross-functional Collaboration, Project Management, and Team Leadership & Development
• Other Technical Requirements:
  • Magnetic Sensing Technology – In-depth understanding of magnetic encoders, Hall-effect sensors, AMR, GMR, and TMR technologies.
  • Sensor Design & Development – Experience in designing and optimizing sensor solutions for industrial, automotive, and robotic applications.
  • Signal Processing & Data Analysis – Proficiency in filtering, conditioning, and processing sensor signals for high accuracy and performance.
  • Embedded Systems & Firmware Development – Familiarity with microcontrollers, DSPs, FPGA, and embedded software and firmware algorithms for sensor integration.
  • Mechanical & Electrical Integration – Experience in integrating sensors with mechanical systems and electrical interfaces.
  • Test & Validation Methods – Expertise in sensor calibration, environmental testing, and performance validation.