Engineering Manager, Magnetic Encoder Solutions

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

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.