Manager, R&D

Spirax-Sarco Ltd.•La Vergne, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Research and Development Engineering Manager leads a team of R&D engineers focused on the development and deployment of medium voltage power control technologies. R&D Manager will set research priorities, allocate resources for new product development, mentor/coach R&D engineering team and ensure R&D output aligns with Division and Group business strategy and commercial roadmaps. This position is located in Lavergne, TN.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline from a four-year college or university. Preferably mechanical, manufacturing, production or automation engineering.
5+ years of related experience and/or training in a related field.
Ability to manage and collaborate with a team to work on multiple projects at a time.
Familiar with modeling (3D) software, Firmware or software as appropriate to the position. Understanding of analytical tools (such as FEA) a bonus.
Lean design and/or lean manufacturing understanding.
Familiar with manufacturing processes such as industrial equipment manufacturing, sheet steel design, busbar design, control systems, PCB design, materials processing, and manufacturing methods.
Solid grasp of engineering principles in electric fields, specifically medium voltage, heat transfer, material properties. Understanding of power electronics, PLCs, manufacturing improvements, and automation is a bonus.
Ability to effectively present information in a clear, concise, and complete manner, and respond to questions from cross functional managers, customers, and other cross functional teams.
Ability to apply common sense understanding of needs and solutions, and to develop effective plans.
Ability to travel globally

Nice To Haves

Understanding of analytical tools (such as FEA) a bonus.
Understanding of power electronics, PLCs, manufacturing improvements, and automation is a bonus.

Responsibilities

Set research and development priorities and timelines and provide regular updates to upper management
Align R&D engineering team priorities with business strategy, competitive landscape and technical opportunity with input from cross-functional commercial and operational teams
Design and validate new medium voltage power control equipment
Manages R&D project portfolios from concept through design and verification and into product realization
Work with manufacturing teams to optimize manufacturability of medium voltage power control products
Protect IP intellectual property and foster innovation invention culture and work with Legal on patent strategy and protection
Develops and verifies new designs, processes, and materials. Responsible for the preparation and/or technical review of drawings, specifications, sequences, and other related engineering documentation
Directs and coordinates manufacturing or building of prototype product or systems
Work with R&D team to plan and develop experimental test programs and conducts tests and/or witnesses tests as needed to support the validation/certification of products or solutions
Ability to utilize computer-assisted engineering software and equipment and implement AI tools when appropriate
Supports training of other functions (Engineering, Operations and Sales) to ensure project successful implementation
Develop and support laboratory experimentation on new technology discoveries
Be open to a multi-disciplinary role to participate in group R&D discussions in problem solving
Ensure laboratory and testing area safety compliance and supporting maintenance of technical equipment, facilities and instruments