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# Hardware Engineering Manager

- **Company:** The Salt Company Inc
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Computer-Aided Design, Computer Engineering, Hardware Design
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_b4a018bb7ca46231b47a66e42a68e7d0

## About the Role

* 5+ years in mechanical, electrical, or hardware engineering.
 * Taking physical hardware products through volume production with external contract manufacturers.
 * Direct ownership of factory and contract manufacturing relationships.
 * Strong understanding of EVT, DVT, PVT, manufacturing ramp, and product certification.
 * FCC certification experience; CE and UL knowledge are advantageous.
 * Strong hands-on engineering background with experience leading and developing engineers.
 * Experience establishing scalable engineering and quality processes.

Preferred: Experience with connected devices, embedded electronics, IoT hardware, or similar electronic products.

## Description

We are seeking a hands-on Hardware Engineering Manager to oversee an existing hardware product line while leading the development of two new products from concept through mass production.

The role involves managing a small internal engineering team and working directly with external contract manufacturers to deliver products on aggressive timelines., * Own existing hardware products, including quality, field performance, engineering changes, and cost optimization.

 * Lead new hardware development from concept through EVT, DVT, PVT, certification, and mass production.
 * Directly manage contract manufacturing partners, including design transfer, production readiness, and quality.
 * Own complete design transfer packages, including CAD, BOMs, drawings, assembly instructions, and test procedures.
 * Remain hands-on with mechanical or electrical engineering, including CAD, schematics, PCB development, or board bring-up.
 * Establish engineering processes, quality systems, supplier qualification, and testing protocols.
 * Lead and develop an internal hardware engineering team.