HYBRID Engineering Manager - Racine Railroad (software & hardware exp req)

We're partnering closely with Racine Railroad Products as they continue their evolution from a traditional hardware manufacturer into a more software-driven organization. To support this growth, they have created a new Engineering Manager position to provide leadership, structure, and technical direction for their Embedded Systems Team (5) in Mount Pleasant, WI. This role will oversee the planning, development, testing, and delivery of embedded hardware and software initiatives across the company's electro-hydraulic product portfolio. The Engineering Manager will lead a team responsible for embedded software, controls, vision systems, and hardware integration while helping establish best practices around project execution, software development, validation, and release management. This is an opportunity to join a stable, recession-resistant manufacturer that has experienced significant growth through continued investment in automation and technology. The ideal candidate will enjoy balancing people leadership, technical oversight, project management, and cross-functional collaboration while helping shape the future direction of the company's embedded systems capabilities.

Important Note: We're working closely with Racine Railroad Products. To be considered for an interview, please apply directly to this job posting.

Engineering Manager, Embedded Systems - Hardware & Software (manufacturing) Responsibilities

• Lead the development of embedded software, vision systems, controls, and related hardware
• Oversee a team of 5 engineers and the successful delivery of embedded systems project
• Establish clear performance goals, mentor engineering team, and provide feedback
• Manage project timelines, scope, resource planning, and change management
• Partner with mechanical and electrical teams to ensure seamless system performance
• Create and implement best practices for embedded software development
• Develop and enforce a structured testing and release strategy
• Define test cases, performance benchmarks, and failure criteria for validation processes
• Implement a revision control system for software releases to support field reliability
• Encourage a culture of responsibility, innovation, and continuous improvement

Do you have experience in Systems integration?, * Strong background within systems engineering/systems integration required

• People leadership experience within manufacturing required
• Experience integrating software and hardware projects required
• Hands-on coding (any language) experience is required, * people leadership : 2 years (Required)
• systems engineering : 3 years (Required)
• programming/coding : 3 years (Required)
• software development: 3 years (Required)

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance, * 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently overseeing any direct reports, or when was the last time you were in a leadership role?
• This role requires 100% onsite attendance in Mount Pleasant, WI for the first 3-6 months during onboarding and project ramp-up. After that period, employees may work remotely 1-2 days per week. Are you able to meet this onsite requirement? How far is your commute?
• If you are not currently in driving distance to Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, how long would it take you to start and relocate for the right opportunity?
• Our client is offering a base salary of $140-160k + Bonus. Does this fall within your expectations or what would you be looking for to make a move?
• If you have a LinkedIn (not required), please share the URL.