Director of Hardware Engineering — Scale & Lead Teams

ICIMS - Lutron Electronics Company, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutron Electronics Company, Inc. is seeking a Director of Hardware Engineering in Austin, TX. This leadership role will build and scale a high-performing hardware organization, delivering premium automated lighting and shading solutions worldwide.

You will recruit, coach, and retain top engineering talent, ensuring project execution quality and cross-functional alignment with software, firmware, manufacturing, and product teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's, or PhD in a science, engineering, or math field.
• Minimum GPA 3.00 for all degrees.
• 20+ years of engineering experience in product development.
• 10+ years of managing 50+ engineers (direct and indirect).
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing hardware engineering organization.
• Own delivery of hardware engineering scope across multiple programs.
• Set high standards, provide feedback, and guide career development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure product success.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and capabilities.

Skills

People leadership

Technical depth

Cross-functional collaboration

Hiring & talent growth

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in STEM

GPA 3.00

Job description

Lutron Electronics Company, Inc. is seeking a Director of Hardware Engineering in Austin, TX. This leadership role will build and scale a high-performing hardware organization, delivering premium automated lighting and shading solutions worldwide.

You will recruit, coach, and retain top engineering talent, ensuring project execution quality and cross-functional alignment with software, firmware, manufacturing, and product teams.