Director of Hardware Engineering
Job Description
Detechtion Technologies engineers the electronics, applications and predictive analytics that deliver superior operations and safety performance for E&P, midstream and energy service companies. Detechtion is looking for a junior Field I&E (Instrumentation & Electrical) Technician to install, repair, and maintain electronics for monitoring and controlling equipment, well sites, and facilities. We are looking for candidates located in the Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa area) or anyone interested in relocating to that location.
Responsibilities:
- Manage maintenance and revisions for existing hardware products
- Lead development of new hardware products
- Manage maintenance and revisions for associated firmware/software products, including cellular and satellite communication management
- Lead development and support of tools for device/firmware management, including OTA distribution
- Manage team of hardware and firmware engineers
- Track and communicate estimates, timelines, and status for hardware and related software development activities and release milestones
- Recommend and help define and implement the hardware and software development lifecycle processes and tools
- Work with Product Steering Team to define/scope of hardware product changes or new product development
- Manage development of documentation (internal and external)
- Interface with Network providers (satellite, cell, etc.)
- Manage escalated support issues
- Work with Contract Manufacturers for build process, quality control, supply chain issues
- Manage certifications (hazardous location, network carrier/provider, etc.)
Required Skills/Experience:
- At least 8 years developing micro-processor- and micro-controller-based systems – from design to manufacturing
- At least 2 years developing firmware for embedded devices
- At least 3 years managing a team of engineers and leading hardware projects
- Analog and Digital expertise
- RF component integration – cellular, satellite, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
- Strong grasp of manufacturing process
- Excellent project management skills
- Knowledge of RTOS, linux
- Strong knowledge of hardware development IDEs (Altium, etc.)
- Firmware development IDEs (Kinetis Studio, etc.)
Bonus Skills/Experience:
- RF module design – cellular, satellite, etc.
- Certification/Compliance Process for Hazloc, FCC and IC
- Oil and Gas Industry
- IIoT platforms (Amazon IoT, Azure IoT)
Key Traits:
- High energy, attention to detail, a strong work ethic and a determination to deliver results and add value
- Positive attitude and a passion for customer service, including staying cool under pressure
- Interested in customer, company and personal success
- Flexible and able to adjust to rapidly changing circumstances and priorities
- “Can do” attitude with a willingness to dive into details and be “hands on” when needed
- Ability to lead a team towards shared goals & objectives, including leading by example
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability, especially related to deadlines
- Excellent personal presence and communication skills, including ability to communicate highly technical concepts effectively to management team