Sr Director, Hardware Engineering

Position Summary & Primary Responsibilities
Sr Director, Hardware Engineering is a senior management position, whose primary mission consists of the development, implementation, support, and continuous improvement of bioMérieux instrumentation products. This person would have a strong hardware development background with experience leading a team of embedded software / firmware, electrical, and mechanical engineers.
Ensures the maintenance of marketable products and technologies by managing the embedded software, electrical, and mechanical engineering functions.
Ensures proper resource allocation, arbitration and resolution of conflicting interests, fostering collaboration with other departments, and establishing and managing the budget of the function.
Responsible for the management and development of people, mentors key individuals, ensures the integrity of the performance management process and the development/training plans.
Manage the function with a large understanding of the capacities and characteristics of the technical staff and the ability to optimize the unique contribution of each one.
Arbitrate in case of objective conflicts and moderate interactions between the staff and the other team members.
With technical and business experts, anticipates resolution of specific cross-functional technical issues.
Drives continuous improvement of processes and procedures in accordance with projects/programs and function’s needs, ensuring compliance with the quality system and regulations.
Establish, manage, and control the resource planning and budgeting for the function.
Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Biology, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical or scientific field
10+ years of industry experience within Hardware Engineering, including Firmware or Electrical Engineering
5+ years experience leading technical teams in a complex engineering or product-development environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with leading teams of Hardware developer
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing managers is highly desired
Background in embedded software, electrical, or computer engineering is preferred
Product Development experience is desired
Experience in an ISO/FDA regulated environment is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Anticipated 5% travel is required
60% onsite requirement - 3 days/week - This role is not able to be remote
Ability to lead and influence in a matrix organization.
Strong ability to analyze complex information, make informed decisions, solve problems, and translate technical considerations into effective business recommendations.
Ability to organize work and resources, establish priorities, and manage competing objectives.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate technical information.
Strong planning and leadership skills, with proven ability to meet business objectives.
Strong business acumen in addition to project management and technical skills.
The estimated salary range for this role is between $180,000 - $280,000. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer. In addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:
A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options