Global Director, Electrical Controls And Embedded Systems

BW Forsyth PartnersT LLC

Competitive executive compensation; not specified;...
Embedded c/c++ development and board-level design
Siemens and rockwell plc/hmi programming expertise
Python and java high-level application programming
This role leads a global engineering function responsible for the architecture and integration of electrical, firmware, and software platforms

Job Summary

  • This role leads a global engineering function responsible for the architecture and integration of electrical, firmware, and software platforms.
  • The successful candidate will directly manage 4 senior leaders and oversee a broader team of approximately 60 indirect reports across international sites.
  • The position offers competitive executive compensation and a strategic opportunity to shape the future of smart industrial equipment.

Matching Summary

This role leads a global engineering function responsible for the architecture and integration of electrical, firmware, and software platforms.

Salary

Competitive executive compensation; Not specified; Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Embedded C/C++ development and board-level design
  • Siemens and Rockwell PLC/HMI programming expertise
  • Python and Java high-level application programming
  • Vision systems and sensor integration experience
  • Managing global engineering teams of 60+ engineers
  • Multi-site or global leadership roles for 5+ years

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic thinker with excellent people leadership skills
  • Experience with succession planning and mentoring
  • Passion for building and scaling high-performance teams
  • Deep understanding of product lifecycle processes
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration abilities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
  • 10+ years of engineering experience in automation or capital equipment
  • At least 5 years in multi-site or global leadership roles
  • Proven track record managing large engineering teams (50+) including matrixed structures

Work Rights

Not specified

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