SR Manager, Hardware & Firmware Development

SR Manager, Hardware & Firmware Development

Location: Olmsted Falls, OH

Posted: 1/8/2026

Job #: 362106

Direct Hire

1st Shift

Job Title:

SR Manager, Hardware & Firmware Development

Location:

Olmsted Falls, OH
Zip Code: 44138
Pay Rate: $160K - $180K + 15% bonus

Start Date:

Immediate

Schedule:

Hybrid with 25% travel required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Define and implement electrical architecture strategy to enable current and future product roadmaps, ensuring performance, safety, reliability, and cost requirements are achieved.
• Translate strategic business objectives into actionable engineering plans, driving team alignment and accountability to ensure technical execution directly supports organizational goals.
• Provide technical leadership for the electrical engineering discipline, including oversight of technical reviews and decisions, driving design optimization, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement across the technical portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with relevant global safety standards and regulatory requirements (UL, CE, FCC, etc.).
• Establish and maintain design standards, best practices, and development processes.
• Integrate a firmware development process within the existing NPD framework including Quality Assurance processes and firmware release schedules.
• Partner with Product Management to understand market needs, customer pain points, and competitive landscape to capture Voice of Customer insights and translate them into Voice of Engineering requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Supply Chain teams to develop and implement Value Engineering strategies to drive product cost out while maintaining quality and performance standards.
• Work closely with mechanical engineering teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to ensure seamless integration of electrical and mechanical systems, optimizing for design efficiency and assembly simplification.
• Drive component standardization and platform strategies in partnership with Supply Chain to leverage volume purchasing and reduce inventory complexity.
• Partner with Quality to drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for field issues and design concerns.
• Lead and mentor a team of electrical hardware and firmware engineers in the design, prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical systems, including PCBAs, UIs, motors, control systems, and firmware.
• Manage team capacity, resource allocation, and project prioritization across multiple concurrent development work streams.

The ideal candidate will also possess:

• Alignment with Client culture and Guiding Principles which defines its Purpose, Mission, and Values.
• 10+ years" experience in electrical engineering, specifically in hardware and/or firmware development.
• 3 years" experience in leadership or management capacity.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Deep expertise in electrical system design including PCB design, power electronics, control systems, and embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical hardware and firmware development practices and tools/software.
• Experience with testing and validation equipment and methodologies.
• Proven track record of successfully managing engineering teams and delivering complex products to market.
• Experience with products requiring regulatory compliance (UL, CE, FCC, etc.).
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with version control, documentation tools, and project management software.
• Strategic thinker and creative problem solver with demonstrated ability to translate business objectives into technical roadmaps and drive execution to plan.
• Problem Solving - Skilled at quickly diagnosing issues, identifying root causes, and developing and implementing effective solutions.
• Critical Thinking - Ability to break down complex information, identify key elements, and assess their validity and relevance.
• Communication - Ability to clearly articulate reasoning, explain decisions, and effectively convey complex ideas to different audiences.
• Critical/Analytical Thinking - Ability to draw valid inferences from available information, understand the implications of different interpretations, and apply knowledge to new situations.
• Relationship Building - Ability to establish, maintain, and cultivate positive relationships with individuals, teams, and external stakeholders to foster a collaborative environment.
• Innovation & Adaptability - Demonstrated ability to generate innovative ideas, explore unconventional approaches, and adapt strategies to achieve desired outcomes, showcasing originality, resourcefulness and a willingness to experiment.
• Flexibility - Ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities, new information, and diverse situations, while remaining focused on achieving goals.
• Process Improvement - Demonstrated ability to analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement process…