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# Engineering Manager (hardware + software + mfg exp req)

- **Company:** twiceasnice Recruiting
- **Location:** Milwaukee, WI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Programming, Embedded Software, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Visual Systems, Software Coding, Software Version Control
- **Published:** May 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5954d7ba6f410776

## About the Role

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
 * Able to work onsite daily required, * people leadership : 2 years (Required)
 * systems engineering : 3 years (Required)
 * programming/coding : 3 years (Required)
 * software development: 3 years (Required)

## Description

Our client, an industrial manufacturer, is looking for an Embedded Software & Systems Integration Engineering Manager to join their engineering team in Mount Pleasant, WI. They have evolved over the last few years from being just a hardware company to becoming a more software-driven manufacturer. Given this expansion, they have created this leadership position to add more infrastructure within their Programming Team (5). In this role, you will lead the planning and delivery of embedded hardware and software initiatives across their electro-hydraulic product line. Your time will be balanced across key areas, including 30% focused on project management, 20% on technical oversight, 30% on testing and validation, and 20% on team leadership and development. Their applications are used within a recession-proof industry and because they've prioritized automation over the last two years, they have doubled their results. In a time where stability is top of mind, you can feel both secure about
making this transition as well as energized by the impact you can make with a company looking for your guidance as they continue to usher in their next phase of innovation.

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

 * Lead the development of embedded software, vision systems, and related hardware
 * Oversee Programming Team (5) and the delivery of their embedded systems projects
 * 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
 * Recommend technologies that enhance product safety and automation
 * Encourage a culture of responsibility, innovation, and continuous improvement


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