Corporate Director of Engineering - Embedded Sensors in Chicago

Energy Jobline ZR; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off and paid holidays

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Chicago, IL seeks a Corporate Director of Engineering - Embedded Sensors to lead sensor product development for U.S. and global markets, combining embedded microcontrollers, firmware, and sensing technology for automotive and industrial applications.

You will guide products from concept to launch while leading multidisciplinary teams across the U.S. and international sites, setting technical direction, building the team, and shaping the product roadmap in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in sensor or embedded electronics product development.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams including electrical, firmware, mechanical, and systems engineers.
• Experience managing engineering groups in the U.S. and internationally.
• Sensor application experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, off-road, industrial, or adjacent markets.
• Ability to work in the office three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of sensor products for U.S. and global markets, including embedded sensors and firmware.
• Guide products from concept through launch across automotive, commercial vehicle, off-road, and industrial applications.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in the U.S. and internationally; set technical direction and ensure programs deliver on schedule and to spec.
• Engage with customers directly and support business development; shape the product roadmap.

Skills

Leadership

Embedded sensors

Sensor applications

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

Corporate Director of Engineering - Embedded Sensors

Chicago, IL | $200,000 to $250,000 per year plus 30% bonus | Full-time, hybrid

A global sensor manufacturer, part of a multi-billion-dollar parent company, is hiring a Director of Engineering to lead sensor product development for U.S. and global markets. The role leads multidisciplinary electrical, firmware, mechanical, and systems engineering teams in the U.S. and internationally. The products are electronic sensors with embedded microcontrollers and firmware for automotive, commercial vehicle, off-road, and industrial applications. This is a hybrid position with three days per week in the office, and relocation assistance is available.

Schedule

Full-time, hybrid, with three days per week in the office. Candidates who live within 100 miles of Chicago or Milwaukee will not need to relocate.

Compensation

$200,000 to $250,000 base salary, plus a 30% annual bonus.

What You'll Do

You will lead the development of sensor products for U.S. and global markets, including electronic products that combine embedded microcontrollers, sensing technology, and firmware. You will guide products from concept through launch across automotive, commercial vehicle, off-road, and industrial applications.

You will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across electrical, firmware, mechanical, and systems engineering, managing engineering groups in the U.S. and in other countries. You will set technical direction, build and develop the team, and make sure programs deliver on schedule and to customer requirements.

You will also work directly with customers and support business development for sensor products. That includes providing technical leadership on new opportunities and helping shape the product roadmap.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of engineering experience in sensor or embedded electronics product development
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams that include electrical, firmware, mechanical, and systems engineers
• Experience managing engineering groups in the U.S. and internationally
• Sensor application experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, off-road, industrial, or adjacent markets
• Understanding of business development for sensor products and experience working directly with customers
• Ability to work in the office three days per week

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering
• Experience with automotive quality and development processes, such as APQP, PPAP, ISO 26262, or ASPICE
• Experience developing sensors for harsh-environment or safety-critical applications
• P&L or engineering budget responsibility
• Experience leading global product launches with multiple manufacturing sites

Compensation and Benefits

• $200,000 to $250,000 base salary
• 30% annual bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and paid holidays