Manager, Software and Controls Engineering at Mitsubishi Electric Trane US in Suwanee, GA

Job description

• This position is responsible for providing support and direction to controls development and engineering and will manage the software development team, whose scope of responsibility includes managing software development resources for both firmware development and cloud software development; working closely with project managers to ensure on time delivery of projects; mentoring and guiding software developers for career growth; conducting team member reviews; and managing day-to-day tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the liaison between engineering management and customers.
• Provides support in developing business cases for new product development, and in justifying possible development costs for same.
• Ensures that periodic cross-functional meetings are held with customers to ensure that project status is communicated frequently and transparently.
• Manages the team responsible for firmware and cloud software development.
• Works with team to develop budget and schedule estimates for new developments.
• Prepares for and hosts project stage gate meetings in accordance with development procedures.
• Collaborates with management to define technical feasibility, scope, impact, and needs for new developments.
• Works with Advanced Technologies team to identify technical risks for future projects.
• Works with Quality Assurance team to illustrate that standard development procedures have been properly followed.
• Works with Quality Assurance team to assess production readiness based on comprehensiveness of test plans and actual test results.
• As necessary, drive technical support inquiries from factories and customers to resolution.
• Create and review technical documentation, literature, and collateral. Technical documentation includes, but not limited to, design documentation, manuals, and engineering data.
• Provide leadership and direction to specialized team, especially promoting cross-training and growth in domains of expertise.
• Manage team and individual performance to meet department goals and objectives.
• Travel, primarily domestic, up to 20%.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Required domain knowledge of firmware development and/or cloud software development.
• Required 6-10 years of software development and management experience related to product development.
• Required minimum 5 years of engineering management experience.
• Preferred B.S. degree in computer science, or electrical engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated experience with organizing and managing technical teams.
• In depth experience with product management, including negotiating specifications and requirements, estimating schedules and budget.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills; analytical approach to problem solving; team oriented, self-motivated; works hands-on; technology enthusiast.
• Preferred to have previous working experiences in HVAC industry.

Skills

Required

• Domain knowledge of firmware development
• Engineering management
• Organizing and managing technical teams
• Product management
• Estimating schedules and budget

Benefits

• The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $111,200/yr. and $152,900/yr.; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including commissions based on achieving individual performance and/or sales metrics, incentive compensation and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these additional compensation and benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
• If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.