Technical Project Lead

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Job description

Position Overview

Lead cross-functional engineering teams in the development of embedded systems and electronic products, leveraging strong technical background in hardware and/firmware to drive successful project execution. This role combines project management expertise with technical leadership to ensure effective delivery of complex engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

Lead multiple concurrent product development projects from concept to production

Define project scope, requirements, and deliverables

Create and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans

Identify and mitigate technical and project risks

Drive critical technical decisions

Ensure project quality and timeline adherence

Coordinate with clients, vendors, and internal teams

Lead design reviews and project status meetings

Technical Oversight

Provide technical guidance based on hardware/firmware expertise

Review and approve technical approaches and architectures

Guide system-level design decisions

Evaluate technical feasibility of proposed solutions

Validate engineering solutions against requirements

Support problem-solving of complex technical issues

Ensure technical documentation quality

Team Leadership

Lead cross-functional engineering teams (5-15 members)

Coordinate between hardware, firmware, and mechanical teams

Mentor team members on technical and project management skills

Foster collaboration and innovation

Manage resource allocation across projects

Interface between technical teams and management

Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Required Technical Background

Hardware/Firmware Knowledge

Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture

Experience with microcontroller-based design

Knowledge of PCB design and layout principles

Understanding of firmware development processes

Familiarity with communication protocols

Experience with testing and validation methods

Knowledge of regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

8+ years of product development experience

3+ years of project leadership experience

Strong technical background in hardware and/or firmware

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Experience with full product development lifecycle

Proven track record of successful project delivery

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in relevant field

PMP certification

Experience with medical device development

Knowledge of quality management systems

Agile/Scrum certification

Experience with DOE and DFMEA

Background in regulated industries

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