Engineering Manager, Rugged Hardware Platforms & Solutions

Komatsu America Corp.

Tucson (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

39 hours ago

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Job summary

Komatsu America Corp in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Engineering Manager, Hardware Platforms & Solutions to lead full lifecycle design of rugged electromechanical systems for mining technology. You will oversee concept through production, ensuring performance in harsh environments.

You will manage cross-functional teams, set roadmaps and budgets, and ensure compliance with quality standards (ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288). Up to 25% travel, collaboration with global suppliers.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (or related technical discipline).
Strong skills in engineering design and development.
8+ years progressive engineering experience, including ≥3 years leading multidisciplinary product design teams for rugged/industrial products.
Proven record delivering end-to-end electromechanical systems (PCB, GNSS, communications, sensor fusion, harnesses, mounting) from concept through production.
Hands-on expertise with CAD/ECAD (SolidWorks, Altium), PLM tools, and embedded-systems basics.
Familiarity with IPX6 ruggedization, thermal management, EMC/EMI mitigation, and mining-grade environmental requirements.
Up to 20% domestic/international travel to supplier sites, test labs, manufacturing, other Komatsu facilities and mining sites for field validation.

Responsibilities

END TO END HARDWARE DELIVERY: Oversee project execution from concept through production, ensuring on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery of electromechanical solutions (computers, displays, GNSS, radios, Wi-Fi, sensor fusion, harnesses, mounts) in harsh mining environments.
DRIVE CROSS FUNCTIONAL SYSTEMS INTEGRATION: Lead small pods of systems, electrical, and mechanical engineers to architect and integrate subsystems - ensuring reliability under extreme conditions and meeting IPX6 requirements.
DRIVE TEAM LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT: Build, mentor, and empower multidisciplinary teams, set KPIs, conduct performance reviews, and implement training plans to enhance core competencies and career growth.
DESIGN GOVERNANCE & QUALITY ASSURANCE: Establish best-practice design standards (process guides, technical reference guides, design rules, checklists), oversee design reviews, and enforce compliance with product development processes, ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems and ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288.
STRATEGIC ROADMAP & BUDGET PLANNING: Develop and execute 1-3 year technology roadmaps, manage annual capital and expense budgets, perform 18-month resource forecasting, and align schedules with corporate strategy and go-to-market trends.
SUPPLIER & VENDOR MANAGEMENT AND RISK: Collaborate with global suppliers and third-party vendors to source best-of-breed components, negotiate contracts, lead custom product initiatives, and mitigate technical or supply-chain risks.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & OPTIMIZATION INITIATIVES: Drive Lean/Six Sigma projects, monitor KPIs, refine processes, and implement optimizations to accelerate development cycles and enhance system reliability.
RISK MANAGEMENT & COMPLIANCE OVERSIGHT: Conduct feasibility studies, testing, and analysis on new projects; manage compliance with industry standards and oversee risk mitigation to uphold safety and reliability.