Global Sensor Engineering Director - Embedded Systems

6 Degrees Search; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonus 30%

Immediate opening

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

6 Degrees Search in Rockford, IL seeks a Director / Manager of Development Engineering for sensors to lead the development of sensor products for the U.S. and global markets, with diverse applications in automotive, commercial vehicles, off‑road, industrial, and adjacent industries.

The role demands strategic leadership of engineering efforts across multiple sites. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams (electrical, firmware, mechanical, and systems), drive business development for sensors,

Qualifications

• Seeking a Director / Manager of Development Engineering for sensors.
• Should have diverse applications for sensors such as automotive, commercial vehicle, off road, industrial or adjacent markets.
• Should have management of engineering groups for both U.S. and globally.
• Should have a good understanding of business development for sensors and customer contact.

Responsibilities

• You will lead the development of sensor products for the U.S. and global markets.
• This will include developing electronic-based products, incorporating embedded microcontrollers, sensors and firmware.
• Will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to include electrical, firmware, mechanical and systems engineering disciplines.
• Must be willing to relocate to Rockford, IL (Janesville, WI).

Skills

Leadership

Engineering management

Sensor knowledge

Business development

Cross-functional teams

Tools

Embedded firmware

Job description

6 Degrees Search in Rockford, IL seeks a Director / Manager of Development Engineering for sensors to lead the development of sensor products for the U.S. and global markets, with diverse applications in automotive, commercial vehicles, off‑road, industrial, and adjacent industries.

The role demands strategic leadership of engineering efforts across multiple sites. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams (electrical, firmware, mechanical, and systems), drive business development for sensors,