Technical Project Lead - MIL
Build the Intelligence Behind Autonomous Cleaning Robotics
Build the Intelligence Behind Autonomous Cleaning Robotics
Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry, with more than $1B in revenue. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer, and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations, and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.
Responsibilities
- Lead System-Level Technical Execution
- Own the overall system definition and integration strategy across New Product Development (NPD) programs
- Drive execution against integrated development plans, milestones, and system-level integration events
- Surface risks early, lead trade-off decisions, and initiate corrective actions to keep programs on track
- Translate Vision into Engineering Reality
- Convert customer, business, and technical needs into clear, traceable system requirements
- Ensure every requirement is supported by a defined verification & validation (V&V) strategy
- System Architecture & Integration Leadership
- Lead delivery of system and sub-system designs with well-defined interfaces
- Ensure designs meet cost, performance, quality, manufacturability, and serviceability expectations
- Technical Rigor & Design Governance
- Facilitate disciplined cross-functional design reviews that drive risk mitigation and decision clarity
- Ensure readiness for prototype, pilot, and production builds—including manufacturing, sourcing, and quality plans
- Prototype, Test, and De-Risk
- Plan and lead prototype build and system integration events
- Validate Proofs-of-Concept (POCs) and requirements through structured V&V activities
- Partner Technology Integration
- Own end-to-end integration of partner technologies by defining interfaces, integration plans, and verification strategies
- Align internal teams and partners on expectations, timelines, and integration decisions
- Risk, Safety & Compliance
- Lead formal risk assessments using DFMEA, HARA, and structured problem-solving methods
- Ensure compliance with applicable global standards and regulations, including:
- IEC / UL 60335-1 & 60335-2-72
- IEC 63327
- EMC / ESD requirements
- Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (CE Marking)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Systems, or Computer Engineering (ABET-accredited). Master’s degree strongly preferred
- 10+ years integrating complex, software-driven electro-mechanical systems
- Proven leadership of cross-functional technical teams through full product development cycles
- Strong experience with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and product certification to international safety standards
- CE-marked machinery development experience preferred
Qualifications
- Deep knowledge of systems engineering methodologies, including requirements decomposition and traceability
- Hands-on experience with FMEA, HARA, DVP&R, and structured validation processes
- Working knowledge of object-oriented programming (C++, C#, or Python) for control or integration support
- Demonstrated success leading structured problem solving (8D, root cause analysis)
- Exceptional ability to collaborate across Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams
- Comfortable influencing without authority and leading through complex technical trade-offs
Benefits
Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, paid time off, and voluntary benefits!
Pay
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $113,600 - 175,700.
Schedule
Not specified.
Company Information
Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.
Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis