Sr. Engineering Manager

Banner Engineering Careers; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 147,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Engineering is seeking a senior engineering leader to direct the department, guide extensive engineering programs, and mentor managers reporting to the VP – Lighting and Display Technologies. The role emphasizes strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and high-impact technical leadership.

The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of engineering experience, 5+ years in management, and a proven track record of leadership across complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Broad knowledge of the field.
• Proven strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing overall supervision to department to assure that technical, administrative, labor, and schedule targets of department are met within framework of established corporate policy and in accordance with applicable professional standards, design-control procedures, and corporate procedures and guidelines.
• Planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs and activities of outstanding novelty and importance. Collaborating with the commercial side of the business to prioritize work and allocate resources.
• Negotiating critical and controversial issues with top-level engineers and officers of other organizations.
• Assisting executives and/or directors in defining organizational goals and strategic plans.
• Developing guidelines, processes, and procedures for an assigned functional area.
• Managing resource allocation and planning for future needs.
• Serving as a technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to their field of expertise.
• Interacting with sales personnel and customers and responding to their needs.
• Adapting departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.
• Resolving critical issues and contributing to organizational development.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Why Work at Banner?

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner's award-winning products and solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and technology. With engineers employed in nearly every major department, engineering is in our DNA.

Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Pay And Benefits

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Student Loan 401(k) match program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sales and Profit Sharing Eligibility
• Flexible work hours
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance

Base Pay Range: $146,829 - $212,616.00

• Please note some career sites assign estimated compensation ranges that may not accurately reflect what is offered by Banner Engineering.

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for making authoritative decisions and recommendations that have significant impact on extensive engineering activities of the business unit, and for coaching managers to do the same. Individuals at this level demonstrate a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented engineering complexities, planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs and activities of outstanding novelty and/or importance.

This position reports to the VP – Lighting and Display Technologies.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively to drive development and engineering projects, developing future leaders, and making a meaningful impact across teams and projects. Below are some key responsibilities of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing overall supervision to department to assure that technical, administrative, labor, and schedule targets of department are met within framework of established corporate policy and in accordance with applicable professional standards, design-control procedures, and corporate procedures and guidelines.
• Planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs and activities of outstanding novelty and importance. Collaborating with the commercial side of the business to prioritize work and allocate resources.
• Negotiating critical and controversial issues with top-level engineers and officers of other organizations.
• Assisting executives and/or directors in defining organizational goals and strategic plans.
• Developing guidelines, processes, and procedures for an assigned functional area.
• Managing resource allocation and planning for future needs.
• Serving as a technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to their field of expertise.
• Interacting with sales personnel and customers and responding to their needs.
• Adapting departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.
• Resolving critical issues and contributing to organizational development.
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring To The Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 12+ years of relevant experience
• 5+ years of management experience
• Broad knowledge of the field
• Proven strong leadership skills

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field
• Experience in Electrical, Software, or Systems Engineering

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has direct supervisory responsibilities for a team of employees and is responsible for hiring, training, evaluating performance, managing workloads, and addressing disciplinary issues in accordance with company policies, along with team development and retention.

What To Expect At Work

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day
• Exposed to a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day
• Utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment
• Required to talk or hear frequently

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Corporate office environment – indoor and climate-controlled

Core Values

Customer Driven, Accountability Focused, Integrity Always, New Solutions – Every Day

If you excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are looking for meaningful challenges and opportunities to grow, you’ll find a great fit here. Banner Engineering is a premier employer headquartered in MN, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development as we rapidly grow in the Industrial Automation industry.

Banner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Affirmative Action (AA)/Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V

This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities; It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.