Vice President of Engineering
About the Company
Sheetak is a pioneer in advanced thermoelectric materials and devices, delivering high-performance cooling and energy harvesting solutions. Our products enable breakthrough innovation in electronics, telecom, automotive, medical, and renewable energy markets. Our two product lines span traditional surface mount technology designs to pure semiconductor thin-film devices, achieving unmatched performance in solid-state cooling and energy harvesting. The company is aggressively growing its market presence and leveraging its position as the only US-based manufacturer of thermoelectric devices.
About the Role
We are hiring a Vice President of Engineering to lead our growing engineering team and technology strategy. This executive role will guide both development of new products and research into future technologies and systems. The VP will bring a balanced mix of innovation, leadership, and hands-on technical depth. This is an executive leadership opportunity in a company with cutting-edge technology in a growing market segment, as thermal management becomes a key design consideration across electronic, mechanical, and related product areas. Sheetak is building a collaborative, innovation-driven culture that also maintains a strong sense of urgency and accountability for results.
Responsibilities
- Lead the engineering department across device development, process engineering, and production.
- Manage the technical evolution of Sheetak's CENTUM family of thermoelectric platforms to maintain and continually improve the company's competitive positioning.
- Guide cross-functional teams to meet design, reliability, and cost goals, with an emphasis on repeatable processes, proper documentation, and sustainable quality.
- Ensure manufacturability and quality via SMT and semiconductor process integration; work effectively with the manufacturing team(s) on shared goals and processes.
- Shape a dynamic, innovative, and accountable engineering culture and mentor a growing technical team.
- Lead and direct the company's research & development in thermal management, incorporating work on new materials, fabrication methodologies, and new subsystem implementations.
- As part of the Sheetak management team, contribute to and positively impact the company's strategy, teamwork, and growth.
Qualifications
Required
- BS or MS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a similar field.
- 10+ years of progressive engineering leadership in hardware or materials-focused industries.
- Deep understanding of thermal management, thermoelectric design, and advanced manufacturing.
- Knowledge of SMT assembly and semiconductor device fabrication.
Preferred
- Experience with thermoelectric materials and optimization of thermal efficiency and performance.
- Familiarity with high-reliability electronics, packaging, and lifecycle testing.
- Thin-film deposition experience (sputtering, electroplating, etc.).
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity participation.
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).