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Sr. Director of Engineering - Transformers

Integrated Power Services · Litchfield County, CT · 3 wk ago
Engineering$200k–$225k/yrFull-time
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        About the role

        Why IPS? If you're searching for a place where you can grow, continue learning, and make a meaningful impact while still having time for the people and moments that matter most, welcome to Integrated Power Services! We believe your value extends far beyond your job title because the best work comes from people who feel supported, challenged, and fulfilled both professionally and personally. Here, you'll find opportunities to develop your career, work alongside exceptional teammates, and be part of a culture that recognizes that your life is worth just as much as your work—if not more. Because when people thrive, businesses thrive. If that sounds like the kind of place you've been looking for, we invite you to join us!

        Benefits

        • Paid Time Off (PTO)
        • 401k Employer Match
        • Bonus Incentives
        • Extensive Training & Career Development Programs
        • Tuition Reimbursement Program
        • Medical, Dental and Vision plans
        • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
        • And more!

        Pay

        $200,000 - 225,000 depending on experience

        Responsibilities

        • Lead the engineering strategy for IPS transformer products, services, repair capabilities, technical standards, and long-term capability development
        • Provide senior technical leadership for transformer design review, diagnostics, testing, repair, refurbishment, manufacturing support, and field-related engineering issues
        • Establish consistent engineering processes, documentation practices, design review expectations, test procedures, and technical governance across transformer operations
        • Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team focused on safety, quality, technical excellence, accountability, and customer satisfaction
        • Partner with operations, sales, quality, supply chain, field service, marketing, product management, and executive leadership to improve execution, delivery performance, profitability, and customer experience
        • Support complex customer opportunities by reviewing technical requirements, advising on solution design, supporting proposals, and participating in customer-facing technical discussions
        • Serve as a senior technical escalation point for transformer-related failures, quality concerns, performance issues, and non-standard repair or manufacturing situations
        • Drive

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