Hardware Engineering Group Manager (Analog)
Summary
Leads NI's (an Emerson business) analog hardware R&D team in Penang, managing engineers who develop PXI and cRIO chassis and high-precision, modular mixed-signal I/O test instruments. The role blends people management — coaching, hiring, and growing technical leaders — with oversight of analog circuit design and product delivery.
NI Product R&D Team is seeking a dynamic Hardware Group Manager to lead our talented analog hardware engineers in Penang, Malaysia. This high-impact role is responsible for both people management and technical execution of cutting-edge NI PXI & CRIO chassis, modularized mixed signal and high precision I/O test instruments.
The successful candidate will play a key role in developing future technical leaders, driving engineering excellence and shaping the long-term growth of the organization.
What Will You Do:
Lead the team to ensure all business deliverables are met, such as releasing new hardware products, involved in researching/defining new product features, and helping support team resolve customer escalations.
Collaborate with other departments (Hardware, Software, Support, Manufacturing) to ensure customer success.
Interact with technical leaders, managers & product managers to define, direct, and execute on the evolution of software and hardware strategy.
Build and strengthen the team through development of future technical leaders, facilitating knowledge sharing and technical mentoring initiatives.
Effectively communicate with all product-line stakeholders including executive leadership.
Required Background/Skills
B.S. or M.S. in electrical/electronic/communications engineering
5-7 years of experience as a hardware engineer, plus 3-5 years of experience managing a team.
Demonstrated understanding of analog circuit development.
Developing hardware features based on requirement from product management
Technology research, circuit design, schematics capture, layout review and simulation
Products bring-up, test and debugging
Experience in leading the team to deliver to project specs and deadlines.
Clear and effective communication. Excels at conveying and presenting messages at the appropriate level of detail within a team/function/department.
Strong sense of ownership.
Effective in collaborating beyond department boundaries.
Experience in people management and relevant operational tasks, such as setting goals, effective in coaching/growing team members, fostering a conducive work environment, conducting job interviews, etc.