Senior Manager, Software Engineering

About the Role

Manage the Software Engineering team activities including architectural design, project management of R&D projects, firmware and software design that meet the cost, performance and timeliness requirements defined by AMETEK’s Business Unit (BU). Plan, implement and oversee software engineering strategies to support product roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Direct department activities to design new product platforms that will transition into strategic commercial products
• Develop and ensure adherence to project timetables, unit cost targets and development budgets
• Work with sales management, sales representatives, customers, and end users to create "Best in Class" products for their applications
• Direct and coordinate the work of Software engineers working on assigned projects
• Follow Powervar's product development process (Stage Gate)
• Manage DevOps systems including Git and CI/CD
• Maintain a close relationship with marketing and sales to understand the changing market requirements
• Coordinate all third-party consultants and outside services utilized for Software product design activities
• Participate in market studies and advise on architectural technologies, current and emerging
• Manage the testing of all software products to ensure they are compliant with product expectations
• Advise the leadership team on current state and future state technologies and trends
• Represent the company as a customer contact regarding significant technical matters
• Consult with R&D hardware engineers and other engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software, and operation and performance requirements for overall system
• Analyze software requirements to determine feasibility within time and cost constraints
• Formulate and design software systems using OOA and OOD methods to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
• Perform software analysis, code analysis, requirements analysis, software review, identification of code metrics, system risk analysis, software reliability analysis
• Handle performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability, automation
• Support, maintain and document software functionality
• Evaluate and identify new technologies for implementation

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• 5 years leading a small to medium size software development group
• Minimum of 10 years' related experience in a Software Development Environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under minimum supervision

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with C, C++, JavaScript, IoT, REST API, HTML, TCP/IP, Git, Windows, Linux and Embedded Linux
• Ability to work with other disciplines such as Electrical and Mechanical engineering
• Experience with Object Orientated Design and Analysis
• Experience with Thread Synchronization
• Experience with developing and maintaining networked devices, including Wifi enabled devices
• Familiarity with Cybersecurity standards
• Amazon Web Services (AWS), React.js and/or Node.js experience is a significant plus
• Experience with FreeRTOS is a plus
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs

Pay

USD $160,000 - $180,000 (Salaried, no incentive)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities

Location Information

This position is located in Waukegan, Illinois, approximately midway between Chicago and Milwaukee. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Waukegan offers year-round special events and an emphasis on the arts. The historic Genesee Theatre hosts touring Broadway shows, along with headliner comedians and musical shows. Waukegan also features award-winning golf courses, parks and recreation, as well as an active charter fishing fleet sailing out of Waukegan Harbor. This is a place where big-city amenities and small-town charm combine to create a community that is culturally rich, economically secure and family friendly.