Chief Hardware Engineering Leader

Lutron Electronics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. has an immediate opening for a Director of Hardware Engineering in our Austin, Texas engineering office. You will lead, develop, and scale a high-performing hardware organization delivering products for automated lighting and shading solutions.

You will build strong teams, drive talent development, and ensure projects are completed with high quality and predictable execution across multiple programs and portfolios.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in a science, engineering, or mathematics field.
• Minimum GPA 3.00 across all degrees earned.
• 20+ years of engineering experience in product development.
• 10+ years of experience managing 50+ engineers (direct and indirect).
• Authorized to work in the U.S. and no visa sponsorship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware engineering teams across multiple programs and levels.
• Uphold architecture standards, design practices, and validation processes.
• Own delivery of hardware scope, balancing cost, quality, and schedule.
• Scale organization, hire, and develop talent in Austin.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with software, firmware, manufacturing, QA, and supply chain.

Skills

People leadership

Hardware engineering

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Recruiting

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in science/engineering/math

Job description

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. has an immediate opening for a Director of Hardware Engineering in our Austin, Texas engineering office. You will lead, develop, and scale a high-performing hardware organization delivering products for automated lighting and shading solutions.

You will build strong teams, drive talent development, and ensure projects are completed with high quality and predictable execution across multiple programs and portfolios.