Mechatronics Development Manager

United in Performance. Inspired by Innovation.

Mission:

The Mechatronics Hardware Engineering Manager directs the work of engineers to ensure the best practices around mechanical and electrical engineering development. They oversee the team’s day-to-day responsibilities in designing, building, testing, deploying, maintaining, and supporting mechanical and electrical systems or components. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhere to approved budgets. Works to establish functional requirements and reviews solutions to ensure organizational needs are met.

The manager ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adheres to approved budgets. The manager works to establish functional requirements and reviews solutions to ensure organizational needs are met.

The manager evaluates and resolves technical feasibility, design optimization, and production issues. Works with the team and other departments to establish a design, technology, product development, and vendor strategy. They are also responsible for modifying existing electrical designs that may contain errors or need upgrades. They analyze, store, and retrieve information that can enable them to create the best electrical systems available.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a resource for mechanical and electrical engineers on policies, procedures, and technical issues.
• Coordinate workload in Scrum environment in conjunction with the Scrum Masters and Product Mangers.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate all activities associated with engineering projects.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate daily activities of a department/group/team.
• Oversee the recruitment, performance evaluation, and, if necessary, the termination of nonmanagement personnel.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB SKILLS

• 7 years of individual contributor experience as an Electrical Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or other related experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related technical discipline, or Associates with equivalent work experience. Project Management Certification is preferred.
• 5+ years of supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the field’s concepts and principles, specifically in the context of robotics and automated systems.
• Must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal including communicating with customers, engineering staff, and supervisors.
• Expertise in mechanical design tools, CAD software, and simulation tools for mechanical systems.
• Must have a great deal of technical knowledge and extensive knowledge of department processes.
• Experience in project management for highly complex engineering projects, particularly those involving robotics or automation.
• A strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering within robotics is essential.

Benefits: 

• Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after the start date
• Health care eligibility – including medical, dental, vision, prescription and telemedicine
• Wellness Program
• Employee discounts
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan
• Direct deposit
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Vacation

Life at Epiroc: 

We are Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries. By joining Epiroc, you can expect an atmosphere of creativity and innovation, ‘Dare to Think New.’ With innovative technology, we develop and produce innovative drill rigs, rock excavation, and construction tools. The company was founded in Stockholm, Sweden, and has passionate people supporting and collaborating with customers in more than 150 countries. 

Employment at Epiroc Drilling Solutions LLC is “at-will,” which means that either you or the company can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and for any reason not prohibited by statute, in accordance with state and federal guidelines. All employment is continued on that basis. No supervisor, manager, or executive of the company, other than the General Manager in signed writing, has any authority to alter the foregoing. The signature of this document serves as an acknowledgment of receipt and does not create a contract of employment. 

Epiroc Drilling Solutions LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. 

Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining and construction customers, and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of more than SEK 60 billion in 2023, and has around 18 200 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around 150 countries. Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com.

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