Technical Project Lead - Mindteck

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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