Hardware Engineering Director jobs in Virginia

Hardware Engineering Director directs and oversees all aspects of hardware engineering activities within an organization. Establishes policies and procedures that produce high-quality hardware products. Being a Hardware Engineering Director ensures all hardware engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with organization's established polices and objectives. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Hardware Engineering Director typically reports to top management. The Hardware Engineering Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Hardware Engineering Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Hardware Engineering
  • EV.Careers
  • Richmond, VA FULL_TIME
  • The Opportunity

    As the Director of Hardware Engineering at InCharge Energy, you will lead a dynamic team responsible for driving innovation, quality, and seamless integration of our electric vehicle (EV) charging hardware products. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that our holistic product portfolio remains cutting-edge, meets market demands, and aligns with our customer-centric approach. A seamless integration of our products, which are mostly interacting via open protocols, is of utmost importance and will require attention to detail as well as strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. You will oversee both technical development and quality assurance activities, contributing to the success of our EV charging solutions.

    The Director of Hardware Engineering will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer.

    What You’ll Do

    Product Development and Innovation:

    • Holistic Hardware Strategy: Co-Develop and execute a strategic vision for InCharge Energy’s EV charging hardware portfolio, including EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) and related accessories (e.g., cord retractors, connectors).
    • Microgrid Functionality: Explore solutions to enhance our EV chargers’ capabilities, enabling microgrid functionalities for grid resilience and energy optimization.
    • Connectivity and Interoperability: Drive efforts to ensure seamless connectivity between EV chargers, onsite IoT devices and InCharge's CMS, as well as interoperability with various vehicle models.

    Quality Assurance (QA)

    • InControl Features Testing: Collaborate with the QA team to rigorously test InControl features in conjunction with EVSE. Ensure reliability, security, and optimal performance.
    • Firmware Testing and Release: Oversee testing and timely release of new firmware versions for EV chargers. Maintain backward compatibility and address any critical issues.
    • Integration Testing: Lead integration testing efforts for new hardware products within the InControl ecosystem. Validate seamless interactions across the entire system.
    • Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Investigate and resolve issues identified during testing or field deployment. Implement corrective actions and preventive measures.

    Collaborate With

    • The members of the Technology Department (which you will be part of) to discuss technical concepts and refine and finalize requirements.
    • More specifically, the product team to collect requirements provide product expertise and documentation during the installation and sales processes.
    • The SW Engineering team on R&D and QA activities.
    • Internal stakeholders and suppliers that will build what you came up with.

    Report On And Escalate

    • Weekly progress and status of product development and QA/RCA initiatives.
    • Technical issues, process hurdles and inefficiencies with exact description and improvement recommendations.

    Your Experience And Capabilities

    • Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering degree
    • Experience in the power electronics, auto industry or other commercial-grade, high-reliability product development
    • Familiarity with microgrid concepts, IoT protocols, and vehicle-to-charger communication.
    • Experience with quality assurance processes, testing methodologies, and firmware release cycles.
    • A passion for quality and ensuring that world-class products are delivered according to the customer’s requirements.
    • Self-motivated and adaptable person with a strong service orientation and “do what it takes” attitude
    • An excellent ability to work with and communicate across cross-functional teams
    • Good written and verbal communication skills

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Master’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or related Engineering field
    • Proven track record in engineering roles, preferably in the EV industry and specifically with EVSE
    • EV Charging-related norms and regulations knowledge
    • Experience in bringing technology products to market in a fast-paced environment
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Director of Hardware and Electrical Engineering
  • Leidos
  • Reston, VA FULL_TIME
  • Description The Defense Sector within the Leidos Corporation has an opening for a Director of Hardware and Electrical (HWE) Engineering. The Sector Director of HWE Engineering will create, grow, mento...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Product Owner - Hardware
  • ST Engineering iDirect
  • Herndon, VA FULL_TIME
  • Overview ST Engineering iDirect is a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their servi...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Program Manager, Hardware Engineering
  • Wärtsilä
  • Herndon, VA FULL_TIME
  • Program Manager, Hardware Engineering Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimization (ES&O) is the leading global energy storage optimizer. Our mission is to deliver integrated energy solutions that build a r...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Director Hardware and Service Products
  • EV.Careers
  • Richmond, VA FULL_TIME
  • The Opportunity As the Director Hardware and Service Products, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the success of our hardware and service offerings. You’ll lead a dynamic team respons...
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Director, Engineering
  • Integer Holdings Corporation
  • Salem, VA FULL_TIME
  • By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success.At Integer, our values...
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Director of Engineering
  • SmartTalent Staffing and Recruiting
  • Auburn, WA
  • SmartHire is hiring an Engineering Director for a Manufacturing company in Auburn. Ideal candidate will have a minimum o...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Engine Director
  • Peak Performance Recruitment
  • Miami, FL
  • As a premier engine material and support services company, we specialize in being an engine aftermarket parts stockist a...
  • 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Engineering
  • Ascendion
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • About Ascendion: Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platform...
  • 5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Engineering
  • SmartHire
  • Auburn, WA
  • Job Description Job Description SmartHire is hiring an Engineering Director for a Manufacturing company in Auburn. Ideal...
  • 5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Engineering Director
  • HopSkipDrive
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Who we are HopSkipDrive's mission is to create opportunity for all through mobility. Our innovative, supplemental school...
  • 5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Engineering
  • PSG
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • PSG® is the global pump, metering and dispensing-solution expert, enabling the safe and efficient transfer of critical a...
  • 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Engineering
  • EVONA
  • Are you tired of city living, long commutes and nothing to do? I am looking for an engineering director who loves the ou...
  • 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Engineering
  • Hiring Now!
  • Webster, NY
  • fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nour...
  • 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

Virginia (/vərˈdʒɪniə/ (listen)), officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States located between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" due to its status as the first English colonial possession established in mainland North America and "Mother of Presidents" because eight U.S. presidents were born there, more than any other state. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which provide habitat for much of ...
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Income Estimation for Hardware Engineering Director jobs
$227,433 to $282,639

Hardware Engineering Director in New Suffolk, NY
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