R&D Manager, Engineering

Introduction

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors.

Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Position Summary

Functional management of the Detection Systems and Algorithms (DSA) team within the Hardware Engineering (HWE) department at Werfen, serving the Hemostasis and Acute Care Diagnostics business units. The position is responsible for the development and support of detection modules and subsystems across their entire lifecycle (i.e. cradle to grave), including the development of machine-vision and detection algorithms, as required. The position involves management and professional development of a staff of highly technical professionals.

Management responsibilities include planning of resource and staff allocation, prioritization of projects, maintenance of key performance indicators and performance dashboards, and development of the team. Additional requirements include the ability to drive business results and capability to act as an ambassador of the Werfen culture and values. Ideal candidate shall exhibit strong communication and networking acumen. Position will interface and align work activities with cross functional stakeholders not limited to:
Project Management, Software, Analytical, Quality, Service and Marketing.

The annual base salary range for this role is currently $175,000 to $210,000. This is a bonus-eligible position. Individual employee compensation will ultimately depend on factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and particular business needs.

This role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan retirement benefits with an employer match, as well as paid vacation and sick leave.

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Acts as Functional Manager of the Detection Systems and Algorithms (DSA) team.
• Oversees development and maintenance of staff's skills, competencies, and capabilities particularly in the areas of optical engineering, digital signal processing, machine-vision, and algorithm development.
• Develops and promotes best practices in Function’s area(s) of domain-expertise.
• Plans and supports professional development of direct reports. Monitors and determines staff training needs.
• Monitors performance of direct reports and works closely with HWE leadership to develop a succession and talent management pipeline that aligns with the department’s human and intellectual-capital strategy.
• Attracts, retains, and manages Function’s bench, promoting balance between technical breadth and depth (e.g. balancing Function’s generalist and specialist ratios) while promoting a culture of engineering-excellence.
• Suggests, implements, and maintains Function's objectives and initiatives, meeting regularly with team and direct reports.
• Develops and manages Function's budget(s), as necessary.
• Monitors and ensures that adequate personnel, equipment, and material resources are available to meet project…