Hardware Engineering Manager at BURN

About the role

• In this role as a Hardware Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for hardware and firmware development, product testing, and fault analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronics engineering and a proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex hardware projects. As the Engineering Manager, you will provide technical leadership, manage the team's day-to-day operations, and drive the team towards excellence in hardware design and development.

Duties and Responsibilities:        

Team Leadership and Management:

• Lead, mentored, and inspire a team of hardware engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular performance evaluations, and support professional development plans for team members.
• Manage resource allocation, workload distribution, and project assignments to ensure optimal productivity and efficiency.

Hardware Development:

• Oversee the design, development, and testing of cutting-edge hardware products.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise in electronics engineering, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software, and product management, to drive seamless integration of hardware components.

Project Management:

• Plan, execute, and monitor hardware and firmware development projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Identify project risks and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide regular project status updates to senior management and stakeholders.

Innovation and Research:

• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in electronics engineering and hardware technologies.
• Drive innovation within the team and propose new product ideas and enhancements.
• Conduct research and feasibility studies to assess the viability of new hardware concepts.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement rigorous testing procedures to ensure hardware products meet quality and reliability standards.
• Manage the testing and hardware/firmware teams to resolve hardware-related issues.

Vendor Management:

• Manage vendors and consultants to deliver specialized packages of work to facilitate a fast pace of project delivery.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience of 8+ years in electronics engineering with a focus on hardware design and development.
• Demonstrated experience of 5+ years in a leadership or management role, overseeing hardware engineering teams.
• In-depth knowledge of hardware design principles, PCB layout, analogue and digital circuitry, and embedded systems.
• Experience with mass production, including EVT, PVT, and DVT production processes.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in using relevant electronics design tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, or similar).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.