Corporate Director of Engineering Sensors (Hybrid)

Job Juncture; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

30% bonus

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a Corporate Director of Engineering Sensors for a hybrid role in Rockford, IL. Lead sensor product development for the US and global markets, coordinating embedded firmware, electronics, sensors and multi-disciplinary teams.

The role offers relocation assistance, a 30% bonus, and exposure to a world-class sensor manufacturer under a multi-billion-dollar parent company. Ideal candidates will have proven sensor leadership and business development experience.

Qualifications

• Experience leading sensor product development across automotive, commercial vehicle, or industrial markets.
• Strong background in embedded systems, firmware, and electronic product development.
• Proven ability to manage engineering groups across the US and globally, with strategic customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead sensor product development for US and global markets.
• Oversee electronic-based products, embedded microcontrollers, sensors and firmware.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams (electrical, firmware, mechanical, systems).
• Support relocation to Rockford, IL; join a major sensor manufacturer under a large parent company.
• Drive business growth and customer engagement in sensor markets.

Skills

Sensor product development

Embedded systems

Cross-functional leadership

Business development for sensors

Job description

Corporate Director of Engineering Sensors (Hybrid)

Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 per year

Location: Rockford, IL

Posted: October 20 2026

Relocation Assistance: Available

Requirements:

• Seeking a Director / Manager of Development Engineering for sensors.
• Should have a diverse applications for sensors such as automotive, commercial vehicle, off road, industrial or adjacent markets.
• Should have management of engineering groups for both U.S. and globally.
• Should have a good understanding of business development for sensors and customer contact.

Duties:

• You will lead the development of sensor products for the U.S. and global markets.
• This will include developing electronic-based products, incorporating embedded microcontrollers, sensors and firmware.
• Will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to include electrical, firmware, mechanical and systems engineering disciplines.
• Must be willing to relocate to Rockford, IL (Janesville, WI)
• Join one of the leading world manufacture of sensors with a multi billion dollar mother company.
• The position will provide you professional growth in your career.
• Relocation cost are provided.
• Immediate opening
• 30% bonus