Engineering Manager, Hardware Platforms & Solutions

Komatsu • Tucson, AZ

164d

About The Position

At Komatsu Mining Technology Solutions, we're not just talking about progress and innovation - we're making it happen. Our cutting-edge Modular brand solutions are powering mines worldwide, driving efficiency and sustainability in ways that seemed impossible just years ago. The role exists to consolidate functional management and ownership responsible for board-level electronics, sensor fusion, mechanical assemblies, and system integration of product offerings in harsh mining environments. This position ensures product roadmaps align with Komatsu's strategic objectives, capital plans, and accelerated go-to-market timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (or related technical discipline).
• Strong skills in engineering design and development.
• 8+ years progressive engineering experience, including 3+ years leading multidisciplinary product design teams for rugged/industrial products.
• Proven record delivering end-to-end electromechanical systems from concept through production.
• Hands-on expertise with CAD/ECAD (SolidWorks, Altium), PLM tools, and embedded-systems basics.
• Familiarity with IPX6 ruggedization, thermal management, EMC/EMI mitigation, and mining-grade environmental requirements.
• Up to 20% domestic/international travel to supplier sites, test labs, manufacturing, and mining sites for field validation.

Nice To Haves

• Master's in Engineering Management, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering.
• PMP or equivalent project-management certification.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous-improvement certification.
• Prior experience managing product development in mining, heavy equipment, or adjacent industries.
• Demonstrated ability to influence in a matrixed, global organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project execution from concept through production, ensuring on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery of electromechanical solutions in harsh mining environments.
• Lead small pods of systems, electrical, and mechanical engineers to architect and integrate subsystems, ensuring reliability under extreme conditions and meeting IPX6 requirements.
• Build, mentor, and empower multidisciplinary teams, set KPIs, conduct performance reviews, and implement training plans to enhance core competencies and career growth.
• Establish best-practice design standards, oversee design reviews, and enforce compliance with product development processes and quality management systems.
• Develop and execute 1-3 year technology roadmaps, manage annual capital and expense budgets, perform resource forecasting, and align schedules with corporate strategy.
• Collaborate with global suppliers and third-party vendors to source components, negotiate contracts, lead custom product initiatives, and mitigate risks.
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma projects, monitor KPIs, refine processes, and implement optimizations to accelerate development cycles and enhance system reliability.
• Conduct feasibility studies, testing, and analysis on new projects; manage compliance with industry standards and oversee risk mitigation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees