Hardware Engineering Manager (Compute Test Division; Agoura Hills, CA)

About the role

We're looking for a Hardware Engineering Manager to join our Digital Instrumentation team in Agoura Hills, CA. This isn't just a management role; it’s a chance to be a player-coach, balancing leadership skills with technical expertise in digital circuit design.

Responsibilities

• 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 instrument 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 (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, etc.).
• 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in hardware engineering, with a strong background in digital circuit instrument design.
• Managerial Experience: 2+ years in a managerial role, ideally in a player/coach capacity requiring both technical contribution and team management.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of electrical and electronic principles, circuit design, and signal integrity. Experience with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, etc.).
• Industry Standards: Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to hardware design, testing, and quality assurance.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Priority Handling: Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of work.

Skills

• Leadership
• Team Management
• Technical Expertise
• Project Management
• Process Improvement
• Customer Focus
• Quality Assurance

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retail Savings Plans
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Tuition Assistance Programs