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Corporate Director of Engineering​/Sensors

Job in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, 61103, USA
Listing for: Software Placement Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-20
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Operations Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 180000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 180000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Location: Rockford, IL (relocation to Janesville, WI area required) |
Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

A leading global manufacturer of sensor technologies, backed by a large multinational parent company, is seeking a Director / Manager of Development Engineering to lead its sensor engineering organization. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for guiding the development of advanced sensor products serving automotive, commercial vehicle, off road, industrial, and adjacent markets.

What you'll do
  • Lead the development of sensor products for U.S. and global markets
  • Oversee development of electronic-based products incorporating embedded microcontrollers, sensors, and firmware
  • Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams spanning electrical, firmware, mechanical, and systems engineering disciplines
  • Manage engineering groups across both U.S. and global locations
  • Engage in business development activities related to sensors, including direct customer contact
Required qualifications
  • Experience as a Director or Manager of Development Engineering within the sensors industry
  • Background across diverse sensor applications such as automotive, commercial vehicle, off road, and industrial markets
  • Proven experience managing engineering groups both domestically (U.S.) and globally
  • Strong understanding of business development for sensor products and direct customer engagement
  • Must be willing to relocate to Rockford, IL (Janesville, WI)
Compensation and benefits
  • 30% bonus
  • Relocation cost are provided
Why this role

This is an opportunity to join one of the leading global manufacturers of sensors, backed by a multi-billion-dollar parent company, in a role offering strong professional growth and an immediate start.

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