Engineering Manager, Embedded Software

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Towson, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life

Vision

Disability

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking a Brushless Motor Embedded Software Controls – Manager / Sr Manager for a hybrid role in Towson, MD. You will lead embedded software across motor-driven tools, guiding design, integration and testing, and collaborating with battery and motor teams to deliver high‑quality products.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in engineering with 5+ years in leadership, strong communication skills, and a background in sensorless/sensored motor control algorithms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Extensive experience with embedded product development.
• 10+ years of engineering experience and 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to influence stakeholders.
• Experience with motor drives and sensorless/sensored algorithms preferred.
• Exposure to IoT devices and connected products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams across multiple product lines for embedded software in brushless motors.
• Oversee design, development, integration and testing of embedded software.
• Drive product delivery in collaboration with battery, power, and motor teams.

Skills

Embedded software

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Motor controls

IoT (Bluetooth/WiFi)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Brushless Motor Embedded Software Controls – Manager / Sr Manager – Hybrid 3 Days in Towson, MD, United States

Come make the world and accelerate your success. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™.

Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high‑performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:

As a Brushless Motor Embedded Software Controls – Manager / Sr Manager, you’ll be part of our Engineering team working as a hybrid employee.

• Lead a cross-functional team across multiple product lines driving embedded software into brushless motor-driven end products.
• Manage all aspects of project execution, including design, development, integration, and testing.
• Provide team leadership and guidance across business and technical topics for system integration.
• Collaborate with supporting teams for subsystem design, testing, development, supplier selection, manufacturing, and product support.
• Lead the development of embedded software for brushless motor control products used in professional power tools and outdoor equipment.
• Support the design and development of sensored and sensorless algorithms as they pertain to brushless motor controls.
• Partner closely with battery charger, power conversion, and motor controls teams along with product development leaders.
• Work closely with NPI, product support, and manufacturing leaders to support successful product delivery.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it.

You also have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, including Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Technical leadership experience with embedded product development.
• 10+ years of engineering work experience.
• 5+ years managing or leading teams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, complemented by the ability to develop and deliver technical presentations.
• The ability to collaborate and build consensus with stakeholders and teams to identify opportunities that drive innovation.
• The ability to influence and lead cross‑functional teams.
• A demonstrated ability to build strong internal and external relationships and inspire teams, colleagues, and the broader organization.
• A Master’s degree or higher in Engineering from an accredited curriculum is preferred.
• Prior experience with embedded software development for motor drives, connected products including IoT such as Bluetooth and WiFi, and technology and product strategy is preferred.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Vision
• Disability
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off
• And tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.

Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.

Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

#LI-NM1 #LI-Hybrid

Why Join Us:

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

The Salary range for this position is $110,600.00 - $178,000.00 This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker. The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.

Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being. Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs. We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too. Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art "smart factory" products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Benefits & Perks You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

Learning & Development: Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the‑art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture: We pride ourselves on an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company: You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at [phone] or at [e-mail]. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)