Director of Sustaining Engineering

CENTEGIX; Fully; Remote; CHF 125’000 - 150’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading safety technology company in Switzerland is seeking a Director of Sustaining Engineering. This role involves overseeing the reliability and improvement of safety technology products. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in engineering, particularly in embedded systems and IoT, with strong leadership capabilities. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a team of contractors are essential. Competitive compensation and a remote-first work environment is offered.

Leistungen

Remote first work environment

Participation in company-wide discretionary bonus

15 days paid time off

12 paid holidays

Monthly device reimbursement

401(k) Plan with employer contribution

Qualifikationen

• 10-15 years Engineering Experience.
• Leadership Experience (minimum 5 years).
• Proficiency in C firmware development for embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of LoRa and Bluetooth protocol stacks.

Aufgaben

• Translate non-technical problems into clear engineering scenarios.
• Lead and mentor contractors to prioritize and resolve issues.
• Oversee root cause analysis and product lifecycle sustainment.

Kenntnisse

Embedded systems engineering

IoT engineering

C firmware development

Version control (e.g., Git)

Docker

VPN software

Altium PCB layout

LoRa and Bluetooth protocol stacks

OTA firmware update systems

Leadership and mentorship

Clear communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

CENTEGIX is the industry leader in wearable safety technology for healthcare, education, government, and commercial workplaces with nearly 700,000 badges in use. The cloud-based CENTEGIX Safety Platform initiates the fastest response time for emergencies, from the everyday to the extreme. Leaders in nearly 15,000 locations nationwide trust CENTEGIX's innovative safety solutions to empower and protect people (every day).

Purpose

CENTEGIX is seeking a Director of Sustaining Engineering to join our Engineering team. This leader will oversee sustaining efforts for our safety technology platform, guiding a team of experienced engineering contractors to ensure the reliability, quality, and continuous improvement of products already in the field. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills, enabling them to translate business needs into engineering solutions, drive issue resolution, and provide strategic input that shapes future product development.

Responsibilities

• Translate problem sets from non-technical stakeholders into clear, testable engineering scenarios.
• Lead and mentor a team of contractors to diagnose, prioritize, and resolve sustaining bugs and issues.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations leadership to communicate priorities, field metrics, and project timelines.
• Oversee root cause analysis and product lifecycle sustainment strategies to ensure long-term reliability.
• Provide strategic feedback to R&D/Product teams to influence future product design and prevent recurring issues.

Requirements

• 10-15 years Engineering Experience
• Leadership Experience (minimum 5 years)
• Embedded systems engineering
• IoT engineering
• Engineering sustainment and lifecycle support
• Hands-on development with Nordic nRF52XX SoCs
• Hands-on development with Semtech LR1110
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in C firmware development for embedded systems
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with version control (e.g., Git), Docker, and VPN software
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Altium PCB layout for 2- and 4-layer mixed-signal RF boards
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of LoRa and Bluetooth protocol stacks, testbeds, and racks
• Technical Skills: Experience with OTA (Over-The-Air) firmware update systems
• Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to lead and mentor a small engineering team/contractors
• Leadership & Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Location/Travel: Must be able to travel 2x a month to the testing facility in Annapolis, MD
• Location/Travel: Occasional travel optional (approx. once a year for company-wide meetups)

What’s in it for you?

• Remote first work environment; work from home and work in our Annapolis location
• Participation in company wide discretionary bonus
• 15 days paid time off (prorated)
• 12 paid holidays
• Monthly device(s) reimbursement
• Up to $2500/year reimbursement for eligible education expenses
• We offer a range of Healthcare plans to meet your needs (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) Plan with 4% employer contribution to help you plan for the future
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Charitable Program Match