Senior Director, Electrical Subsystem

Coca-Cola•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re constantly transforming our portfolio by bringing innovative technologies and connected solutions to market. In this role as Senior Director, Electrical Subsystem, you’ll be responsible for leading the development of hardware solutions for connected products, from concept through validation and industrialization, while also supporting the evolution and continuity of our existing product portfolio. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to develop robust electronic hardware, investigate and resolve field issues, identify improvement opportunities, and execute technical projects that support our innovation and business growth objectives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on Electrical Engineer with a strong background in electronic hardware development, connected devices, and communication technologies. Experience with industrial communication protocols and related industries will be highly valued.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
10+ years of experience in electronic hardware development, preferably for connected products, embedded systems, industrial equipment, IoT devices, automotive, consumer electronics, automation, or related industries.
Proven experience developing electronic hardware from concept through production release.
Strong knowledge of electronic circuit design, PCB development, component selection, hardware validation, and product qualification.
Experience with connected products and hardware solutions that enable communication between devices.
Knowledge of industrial and embedded communication protocols such as CAN, Modbus, RS-485, Ethernet, BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, LoRa, MQTT, or similar technologies is highly desirable.
Experience working with manufacturing teams to support product industrialization and production readiness.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and deliver results in cross-functional environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including field failure investigation and root cause analysis.
Excellent project management, planning, and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience managing suppliers, technical partners, and engineering development activities.
Experience with New Product Development (NPD) and Engineering Change Management processes.
Demonstrated ability to define technical roadmaps and lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience with industrial communication protocols and related industries will be highly valued.
Knowledge of industrial and embedded communication protocols such as CAN, Modbus, RS-485, Ethernet, BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, LoRa, MQTT, or similar technologies is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Responsible for setting department objectives and securing resources to meet company strategic goals.
Supervise Engineering, facilities, and maintenance resources as applicable.
Lead the development of electronic hardware for connected products, from architecture definition through validation, testing, and product release.
Define, evaluate, and implement hardware solutions that enable product connectivity, reliability, and scalability.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop innovative technologies, connected solutions, and new product platforms.
Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth product industrialization, design for manufacturability (DFM), and successful product launches.
Investigate and triage field issues, identify defect patterns, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve product performance and reliability.
Ensure continuity of supply and technical support for the current product portfolio, maintaining product quality, cost competitiveness, and operational performance.
Drive productivity initiatives across suppliers, manufacturing partners, and internal teams, identifying opportunities to optimize cost, quality, and supply chain performance.
Support technical planning and execution of business initiatives, ensuring engineering activities are aligned with strategic objectives.
Support product and hardware quality by ensuring compliance with technical standards, company specifications, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Review prototypes, validate design improvements, and coordinate implementation activities with manufacturing partners and suppliers.
Collaborate with suppliers in the specification, qualification, and continuous improvement of electronic components and hardware assemblies.
Provide technical leadership on hardware architecture, design reviews, validation plans, and engineering best practices.