HYBRID Engineering Manager, Embedded Systems - Hardware & Software

Position: [HYBRID] Engineering Manager, Embedded Systems - Hardware & Software
[HYBRID] Engineering Manager, Embedded Systems - Hardware & Software
Location:
Mount Pleasant, WI; Hybrid Flexibility (WFH 1-2 days/week after 3-6 months)
Salary: $140,000-$160,000 + Bonus Potential
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life, 401K, Holidays, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical

Hours:

M-F; 8am-5pm with some flexibility around start/end times (~45 hours/week)
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available

Engineering Manager, Embedded Systems - Hardware & Software (manufacturing) Description

We're partnering closely with Racine Railroad Products as they continue their evolution from a traditional hardware manufacturer into a more software-driven organization. To support this growth, they have created a new Engineering Manager position to provide leadership, structure, and technical direction for their Embedded Systems Team (5) in Mount Pleasant, WI. This role will oversee the planning, development, testing, and delivery of embedded hardware and software initiatives across the company's electro-hydraulic product portfolio.

The Engineering Manager will lead a team responsible for embedded software, controls, vision systems, and hardware integration while helping establish best practices around project execution, software development, validation, and release management. This is an opportunity to join a stable, recession-resistant manufacturer that has experienced significant growth through continued investment in automation and technology. The ideal candidate will enjoy balancing people leadership, technical oversight, project management, and cross-functional collaboration while helping shape the future direction of the company's embedded systems capabilities.

Important Note: We're working closely with Racine Railroad Products. To be considered for an interview, please apply directly to this job posting.

Engineering Manager, Embedded Systems - Hardware & Software (manufacturing) Responsibilities

• Lead the development of embedded software, vision systems, controls, and related hardware

• Oversee a team of 5 engineers and the successful delivery of embedded systems project

• Establish clear performance goals, mentor engineering team, and provide feedback

• Manage project timelines, scope, resource planning, and change management

• Partner with mechanical and electrical teams to ensure seamless system performance

• Create and implement best practices for embedded software development

• Develop and enforce a structured testing and release strategy

• Define test cases, performance benchmarks, and failure criteria for validation processes

• Implement a revision control system for software releases to support field reliability

• Encourage a culture of responsibility, innovation, and continuous improvement

Engineering Manager, Embedded Systems - Hardware & Software (manufacturing) Qualifications

• Strong background within systems engineering/systems integration required
• People leadership experience within manufacturing required

• Experience integrating software and hardware projects required
• Hands-on coding (any language) experience is required