Global Director – Electrical Controls and Embedded Systems
Barry-Wehmiller
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Green Bay • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
Tech Stack
JavaPython
About the role
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a global team of 60+ engineers across electrical design, embedded systems, PLC programming, and software platforms.
- Directly manage 4 senior-level reports and ensure alignment across global engineering functions.
- Develop and implement strategies for team growth, skill development, and succession planning to build sustainable engineering leadership pipelines.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and team health across all regions and disciplines.
- Champion personal and professional development through coaching, training plans, and performance feedback.
- Monitor and continuously improve team engagement, workload balance, and productivity across international sites.
- Provide hands-on technical guidance in: Embedded system and board-level design, Firmware development in C/C++, High-level application programming in Python and Java, PLC and HMI programming using Siemens and Rockwell platforms, Vision systems and sensor integration.
- Define and maintain robust software and electrical architecture standards for scalability, modularity, and reuse.
- Ensure best practices in version control, documentation, system integration, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead the development and execution of platform strategies for controls, data acquisition, and smart automation features.
- Integrate high- and low-level technologies to deliver reliable, intelligent, and cost-effective automation solutions.
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering quality, efficiency, and responsiveness.
- Oversee project resourcing, team utilization, and global coordination to ensure timely delivery of engineering outputs.
- Ensure all products and processes comply with industry regulations (UL508A, CE, NFPA 79, etc.).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of engineering experience in automation, embedded systems, or capital equipment, with at least 5 years in multi-site or global leadership roles.
- Proven track record managing and developing large engineering teams (50+), including direct and matrixed reporting structures.
- Strong expertise in: Embedded C/C++ development and board-level hardware
- Higher-level software in Python and Java
- Siemens and Rockwell PLC/HMI platforms
- Vision systems, sensor integration, and industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, ProfNet)
- Deep understanding of engineering operations, configuration control, and product lifecycle processes.
- Strategic thinker with excellent people leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience with succession planning, mentoring, and scaling technical talent across geographic boundaries.
Benefits
- Competitive executive compensation and benefits
- Strategic leadership opportunity with global scope and visibility
- High-impact role shaping the future of smart industrial equipment
- A collaborative, fast-moving culture focused on innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement
- Opportunities to build, develop, and lead a world-class engineering organization
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
embedded systemsPLC programmingC/C++PythonJavaSiemens PLCRockwell PLCvision systemssensor integrationautomation
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationstrategic thinkingteam developmentcoachingperformance feedbackcontinuous improvementproject management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer EngineeringMaster’s degree in Computer Engineering