Engineering Manager - Encoders

The Timken Company; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Timken Company’s Encoders division in Traverse City, MI seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team focused on magnetic position sensor solutions. You will guide product R&D, applications engineering, testing, and support across the sales cycle from quoted specs to delivery.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in customer-facing sensor development, strong leadership, and expertise in magnetic field theory and IP awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• 12+ years of related experience with involvement in Customer & Application Support, Magnetic Field Theory, IP awareness, cross-functional collaboration, PM, and leadership.
• Experience with magnetic encoders, Hall-effect sensors, AMR, GMR, and TMR technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages a team of engineers and technicians, onsite and remote.
• Engages with customers and sales teams to understand requirements and deliver tailored sensor solutions.
• Translates customer needs into product specifications with R&D for new features.
• Oversees testing, validation, and quality assurance of prototypes and designs.
• Fosters cross-functional collaboration across sales, marketing, and product development to drive successful launches.
• Keeps up-to-date with magnetic sensor tech, trends, and applications to guide development.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Engagement

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Technical Expertise

Embedded Systems

Sensor Design

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Masters degree preferred

Tools

FPGA

Microcontrollers

DSPs

Embedded C

Job description

Your career begins at Timken Encoders, which is part of Cone Drive Operations in Traverse City, MI. If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Cone Drive & Timken Encoders. Our associates make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the products that keeps industry in motion.

The Timken Company sells some of the world's most sophisticated magnetic field encoders. The Engineering Manager leads the Encoders technical team, including product R&D, applications engineering, testing, and technical support. This role oversees team prioritization, project management, customer delivery, and support of the sales process from quote to ongoing customer support.

Team Leadership

Leads and manages a team of direct reports consisting of application and development engineers and technicians, both on-site and at remote Timken facilities

Set clear objectives, expectations, and performance metrics for the team. Mentor and provide guidance as necessary.

Customer Engagement

Collaborates with the Timken Encoders sales and marketing teams to identify and understand customer requirements, ensuring the development of tailored magnetic position sensor solutions.

Engages with key customers worldwide to address technical inquiries, provide product demonstrations, and build strong relationships.

Product Development

Works closely with R&D personnel, both locally and globally, to translate customer needs into product specifications and features.

Quality Assurance

Ensures that magnetic position sensor applications meet high-quality standards by overseeing testing and validation processes of prototypes and customer specific designs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborates with various departments, including sales, marketing, and product development, within the Keene, NH, location to align strategies and drive successful product launches.

Technical Expertise

Stays up-to-date with Timken and competitors magnetic position sensor technologies, industry trends, and applications to guide application development and customer support efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, Masters preferred
• 12+ years related experience with involvement in Customer & Application Support, Magnetic Field Theory, Intellectual Property (IP) Awareness, Cross-functional Collaboration, Project Management, and Team Leadership & Development

Other Technical Requirements

• Magnetic Sensing Technology - In-depth understanding of magnetic encoders, Hall-effect sensors, AMR, GMR, and TMR technologies.
• Sensor Design & Development - Experience in designing and optimizing sensor solutions for industrial, automotive, and robotic applications.
• Signal Processing & Data Analysis - Proficiency in filtering, conditioning, and processing sensor signals for high accuracy and performance.
• Embedded Systems & Firmware Development - Familiarity with microcontrollers, DSPs, FPGA, and embedded software and firmware algorithms for sensor integration.
• Mechanical & Electrical Integration - Experience in integrating sensors with mechanical systems and electrical interfaces.
• Test & Validation Methods - Expertise in sensor calibration, environmental testing, and performance validation.

This position may require access to United States export controlled technical data ("CTD") and hardware under the Departments of US State (ITAR) and/or Commerce (EAR). Eligible candidates are; US Citizens, Green Card holders, Asylees or others eligible to receive US export license authorizations. Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.

We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• A global, diverse environment
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits