Engineering Manager - Encoders (Engineering)
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The Timken Company sells some of the world's most sophisticated magnetic field encoders. The Engineering Manager leads the Encoders technical team, including product R&D, applications engineering, testing, and technical support. This role oversees team prioritization, project management, customer delivery, and support of the sales process from quote to ongoing customer support.
Team Leadership:
- Leads and manages a team of direct reports consisting of application and development engineers and technicians, both on-site and at remote Timken facilities
- Set clear objectives, expectations, and performance metrics for the team. Mentor and provide guidance as necessary.
Customer Engagement:
- Collaborates with the Timken Encoders sales and marketing teams to identify and understand customer requirements, ensuring the development of tailored magnetic position sensor solutions.
- Engages with key customers worldwide to address technical inquiries, provide product demonstrations, and build strong relationships.
Product Development:
- Works closely with R&D personnel, both locally and globally, to translate customer needs into product specifications and features.
Quality Assurance:
- Ensures that magnetic position sensor applications meet high-quality standards by overseeing testing and validation processes of prototypes and customer specific designs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Collaborates with various departments, including sales, marketing, and product development, within the Keene, NH, location to align strategies and drive successful product launches.
Technical Expertise:
- Stays up-to-date with Timken and competitors magnetic position sensor technologies, industry trends, and applications to guide application development and customer support efforts.
Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, Masters preferred
- 12+ years related experience with involvement inCustomer & Application Support, Magnetic Field Theory, Intellectual Property (IP) Awareness, Cross-functional Collaboration, Project Management, and Team Leadership & Development
Other Technical Requirements:
- Magnetic Sensing Technology - In-depth understanding of magnetic encoders, Hall-effect sensors, AMR, GMR, and TMR technologies.
- Sensor Design & Development - Experience in designing and optimizing sensor solutions for industrial, automotive, and robotic applications.
- Signal Processing & Data Analysis - Proficiency in filtering, conditioning, and processing sensor signals for high accuracy and performance.
- Embedded Systems & Firmware Development - Familiarity with microcontrollers, DSPs, FPGA, and embedded software and firmware algorithms for sensor integration.
- Mechanical & Electrical Integration - Experience in integrating sensors with mechanical systems and electrical interfaces.
- Test & Validation Methods - Expertise in sensor calibration, environmental testing, and performance validation.
All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
The Timken Company, a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, designs a growing portfolio of next-generation products for diverse industries. For more than 125 years, Timken has used its specialized expertise to innovate and create customer-centric solutions that increase reliability and efficiency. The company posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2024 and employs more than 19,000 people globally, operating from 45 countries. Timken has been recognized among America's Most Responsible Companies and America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek, the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere and America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune.
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