Hardware Engineering Director directs and oversees all aspects of hardware engineering activities within an organization. Establishes policies and procedures that produce high-quality hardware products. Being a Hardware Engineering Director ensures all hardware engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with organization's established polices and objectives. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Hardware Engineering Director typically reports to top management. The Hardware Engineering Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Hardware Engineering Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Overview:
Wicked Technologies is a Series-A funded company dramatically improving the lives of seniors through our smart bedding solutions! We are seeking a full-time, (or fractional) director of engineering with a proven track record in medical device design, manufacturing, and commercialization.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic direction and leadership to the engineering department
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and objectives
- Manage and mentor a team of engineers, providing guidance and support
- Develop and implement best practices for software development, system administration, and DevOps
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define business continuity plans
- Manage relationships with external vendors and partners
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends
Skills:
To be successful in this role, you should possess the following skills:
- Strong leadership abilities with experience managing cross-functional teams
- Extensive knowledge of software development methodologies and project management principles
- Proficiency in AWS (Amazon Web Services) and system administration
- Experience with Angular and .NET frameworks
- Ability to vaticinate technical challenges and provide innovative solutions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Familiarity with help desk operations
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned engineering professional to make a significant impact within our organization. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for technology and innovation, we would love to hear from you!
Note: All positions at our company are paid positions.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $114,176.23 - $137,502.56 per year
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Work Location: In person