Engineering Manager

Atlas Copco North America LLC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Short/long-term disability coverage

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Job summary

LACO Technologies in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our multidisciplinary engineering team and drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence. You will mentor engineers, improve workflows, and ensure successful execution of complex projects across mechanical, controls, and software disciplines.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in industrial equipment and 5+ years in engineering leadership, with a track record of coaching and developing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of engineering experience in industrial equipment, automation, or vacuum/leak testing systems.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership across multiple experience levels.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong project leadership from concept to production.
• Experience coaching and developing technical talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team of Mechanical and Controls Engineers.
• Improve workflow efficiency, project execution, and resource planning with clear accountability.
• Oversee customer-specific product design from concept through release and implementation.
• Provide systems-level leadership across mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and vacuum technologies.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, Service, and Leadership.
• Participate in design reviews and project planning to ensure successful execution.
• Support long-term engineering strategy and technology road maps.

Skills

Leadership experience

Systems engineering

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Project leadership

Mentoring

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Controls & automation

Software integration

Job description

Lead the Future of Vacuum and Leak Testing Technology

LACO Technologies is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our multidisciplinary engineering team and help drive the next phase of growth, innovation, and operational excellence. This role is responsible for developing engineers, improving engineering workflows, and ensuring the successful execution of complex customer-driven projects. The ideal candidate is both a strong technical leader and a proven people manager who can mentor engineers at all stages of their careers while building a high-performing engineering organization.

About LACO

LACO Technologies designs and manufactures highly engineered vacuum and leak testing systems for some of the world's most demanding industries. As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead the development of custom equipment used by customers such as SpaceX, NASA, Boeing, Apple, and other global technology leaders. Our engineers solve complex multidisciplinary challenges in a high-paced environment involving mechanical design, controls, automation, software integration, and advanced system architecture.

This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact, develop engineering talent, and help shape the future direction of both our products and engineering organization.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team consisting of Mechanical and Controls Engineers.
• Improve engineering workflow efficiency, project execution, and resource planning. Establish accountability, performance expectations, and professional development plans for engineering staff.
• Oversee customer-specific product design activities from concept through manufacturing release and customer implementation.
• Provide systems-level leadership across mechanical, electrical, controls, software, vacuum, and leak testing technologies to ensure integrated solutions meet customer and business requirements.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, Service, and Executive Leadership.
• Participate in customer design reviews, technical discussions, and project planning activities to ensure successful project execution.
• Support long-term engineering strategy, organizational growth, and technology road maps.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related fields.
• 15+ years of engineering experience in industrial equipment, automation, capital equipment, vacuum systems, leak testing systems, or related industries.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience managing engineers across multiple experience levels.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong project leadership skills with experience moving products from concept through production.
• Demonstrated success of coaching, mentoring, and developing technical talent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with vacuum systems, leak testing systems, or highly engineered custom equipment.
• Strong equipment engineering design background.
• Experience integrating mechanical, electrical, controls, and software disciplines.
• Master’s degree in engineering, Engineering Management, or Business Administration.
• Experience supporting Aerospace, Automotive, Medical/Pharmaceutical, and other advanced manufacturing industries.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

Your compensation and benefits

We offer compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and responsibilities of the role. Pay also depends on the country where the job role is based, as compensation practices vary across our markets. During the recruitment process, we share clear information about the pay and benefits for your location, so you know what to expect before moving forward.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Legal protection services
• Pet insurance
• Identity theft protection
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• Generous PTO program
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• Company-sponsored events, celebrations, and employee appreciation activities
• Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran
• EOE, including disability/veterans

Your location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Salt Lake City, Utah. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on longterm development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act — we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

Application process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us:

Talent Acquisition: Lisa Wright, [e-mail]