Engineer Manager - Hardware Wearable Product Validation (Exp. of smart watches, Bluetooth Devices)

$120,000 - $150,000/Yr

Unclassified - Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time - Senior

Sunnyvale, CA

About the position

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Hardware Wearable Product Validation Team. This role involves overseeing the testing and validation activities of cutting-edge wearable technology products, requiring a blend of technical expertise in hardware engineering, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of product validation principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and validation specialists.
• Manage and oversee the team's performance, including setting objectives and conducting performance reviews.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement training plans for the team.
• Review and contribute inputs on implementing comprehensive validation strategies for wearable hardware products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional development teams to devise validation from the proto phase.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of validation plans, protocols, and reports.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with product development and validation.
• Develop and maintain automated testing infrastructure and tools.
• Collaborate with the software team to develop automated testing scripts and frameworks.
• Supervise the design and execution of testing to identify potential issues in product designs.
• Drive the team to complete troubleshooting and resolution of hardware issues during validation.
• Ensure all product issues are documented and addressed prior to product launch.
• Continuously evaluate and improve validation techniques to enhance product quality and efficiency.
• Implement best practices and state-of-the-art validation tools and technologies.
• Work closely with other engineering teams, product managers, and quality assurance to align validation activities with overall product timelines and objectives.
• Communicate validation results and insights to stakeholders and provide recommendations based on findings.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and resources to meet project deadlines.
• Develop and track resource allocation plans.
• Communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in hardware engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in leading large scale teams.
• Proven experience in hardware product testing and validation, preferably with wearable technologies.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and product development processes.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in using validation tools and software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Expertise in functional domains such as Audio, Camera, Display, Connectivity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Program management experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• A dynamic and innovative work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.