Senior Director, Electrical Subsystem

Coca-Cola HBC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta is seeking a Senior Director, Electrical Subsystem to lead hardware development for connected products from concept through validation and industrialization. You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver robust electronic hardware and drive product reliability.

This hands-on leadership role requires 10+ years in hardware, experience with CAN, Modbus, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, BLE, and a track record delivering production releases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of electronic hardware development experience for connected products or related industries.
• Proven experience developing electronic hardware from concept through production release.
• Strong knowledge of PCB design, component selection, validation, and product qualification.
• Experience with connected products and hardware solutions enabling device communication.
• Knowledge of industrial/embedded communication protocols (CAN, Modbus, RS-485, Ethernet, BLE, Wi‑Fi, Zigbee, LoRa, MQTT).
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware development for connected products from architecture through validation and release.
• Set department objectives and allocate resources to meet strategic goals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative technologies and platforms.
• Coordinate with manufacturing to ensure manufacturability, DFx, and production readiness.
• Investigate field issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure product quality, cost competitiveness, and supply chain performance.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAN

Modbus

Ethernet

BLE

Wi‑Fi

Zigbee

MQTT

LoRa

Job description

Job Description Summary

We’re constantly transforming our portfolio by bringing innovative technologies and connected solutions to market. In this role as Senior Director, Electrical Subsystem, you’ll be responsible for leading the development of hardware solutions for connected products, from concept through validation and industrialization, while also supporting the evolution and continuity of our existing product portfolio. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams to develop robust electronic hardware, investigate and resolve field issues, identify improvement opportunities, and execute technical projects that support our innovation and business growth objectives. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on Electrical Engineer with a strong background in electronic hardware development, connected devices, and communication technologies. Experience with industrial communication protocols and related industries will be highly valued.

What You’ll Do for Us

• Responsible for setting department objectives and securing resources to meet company strategic goals.
• Supervise Engineering, facilities, and maintenance resources as applicable.
• Lead the development of electronic hardware for connected products, from architecture definition through validation, testing, and product release.
• Define, evaluate, and implement hardware solutions that enable product connectivity, reliability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop innovative technologies, connected solutions, and new product platforms.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth product industrialization, design for manufacturability (DFM), and successful product launches.
• Investigate and triage field issues, identify defect patterns, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve product performance and reliability.
• Ensure continuity of supply and technical support for the current product portfolio, maintaining product quality, cost competitiveness, and operational performance.
• Drive productivity initiatives across suppliers, manufacturing partners, and internal teams, identifying opportunities to optimize cost, quality, and supply chain performance.
• Support technical planning and execution of business initiatives, ensuring engineering activities are aligned with strategic objectives.
• Support product and hardware quality by ensuring compliance with technical standards, company specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Review prototypes, validate design improvements, and coordinate implementation activities with manufacturing partners and suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers in the specification, qualification, and continuous improvement of electronic components and hardware assemblies.
• Provide technical leadership on hardware architecture, design reviews, validation plans, and engineering best practices.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 10+ years of experience in electronic hardware development, preferably for connected products, embedded systems, industrial equipment, IoT devices, automotive, consumer electronics, automation, or related industries.
• Proven experience developing electronic hardware from concept through production release.
• Strong knowledge of electronic circuit design, PCB development, component selection, hardware validation, and product qualification.
• Experience with connected products and hardware solutions that enable communication between devices.
• Knowledge of industrial and embedded communication protocols such as CAN, Modbus, RS-485, Ethernet, BLE, Wi‑Fi, Zigbee, LoRa, MQTT, or similar technologies is highly desirable.
• Experience working with manufacturing teams to support product industrialization and production readiness.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and deliver results in cross-functional environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including field failure investigation and root cause analysis.
• Excellent project management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience managing suppliers, technical partners, and engineering development activities.
• Experience with New Product Development (NPD) and Engineering Change Management processes.
• Demonstrated ability to define technical roadmaps and lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.

What We Can Do for You

Leadership Development

Our Company’s purpose clearly speaks to the importance of leadership. We believe everyone has the potential to become a great leader and provide opportunities for continuous growth.

Total Rewards

Our Total Rewards philosophy is designed to provide a comprehensive package of compensation, benefits, learning opportunities, and personal support.

Learning & Development

Innovation requires continuous learning. We provide our employees with opportunities to grow professionally while working on technologies that shape the future of connected products.

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Skills: Change Management, Continual Improvement Process, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO 14001, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Microsoft Office, Network Connectivity, Production Management, Production Processes, Quality Control (QC), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Waterfall Model

Pay Range

United States of America: 176,000 USD - 205,000 USD

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Location(s): United States of America

City/Cities: Atlanta

Travel Required: 00% - 25%

Relocation Provided: No

Job Posting End Date: August 31, 2026

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