Hardware Engineering Director jobs in Huntsville, AL

Job Summary

Vertiv is seeking a Manager, Engineering - Hardware to lead Vertiv’s KVM and Serial Core Engineering Hardware team. The team includes groups based in both the United States and India and consists of dedicated US engineers and shared engineers in Pune, India.  The team is responsible for the development and maintenance of hardware products that support the KVM and Serial line of business.  

Responsibilities:

• Lead the electronics team, the mechanical team, the configuration control team and the new product introduction team.  
• Collaborate with  international design teams and will coordinate with external suppliers and consultants as appropriate.  
• As a part of the KVM and Serial Engineering organization, he / she will be expected to maintain a set of SLAs and KPIs for the team and to report regularly on the team’s progress toward its defined goals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required.  An advanced engineering degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in electronics design, with a strong preference for experience in the design and layout of high-speed microprocessor-based systems.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing multi-disciplinary, engineering organizations, ideally including experience in working with globally distributed teams.  Experience working with teams in India is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple simultaneous development projects, including both planned development efforts and ongoing product maintenance.
• A solid understanding of product test design concepts, with an emphasis on design for automated testing.
• History of successfully developing, releasing, and maintaining commercial and/or industrial electronic products, demonstrating a solid understanding of full product lifecycle management.
• A solid understanding of electronic design concepts, including processor and memory subsystem structure and interface design, is required.  Experience with analog electronics, wireless systems, environmental sensors, and IoT is preferred. 
• Understanding of Lean and Six Sigma concepts is required.  Formal DFx training or a Six Sigma Green Belt is advantageous.
• Self-motivated, capable of working with minimal supervision and in a timely manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel as needed, both domestically and internationally.  Travel commitments of up to 10% of business days may be required.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. 

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity.  Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

•  Customer Focus

•  Operational Excellence

•  High-Performance Culture

•  Innovation

•  Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

•  Own It

•  Act With Urgency

•  Foster a Customer-First Mindset

•  Think Big and Execute

•  Lead by Example

•  Drive Continuous Improvement

•  Learn and Seek Out Development

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $5.7 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company.  We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services.  Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.      

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com.