Digital Controls/Firmware Engineering Manager

Wright Technical Services is representing an industry-leading advanced manufacturing
organization seeking an Engineering Manager – Digital Controls / Firmware to lead a team
responsible for developing embedded firmware and digital control solutions for high-
performance industrial control platforms supporting advanced manufacturing and energy-
related technologies.

This role combines technical leadership, people leadership, and project execution oversight. The Engineering Manager will drive team performance, support engineering talent development, coordinate cross-functional resources, and ensure successful execution of firmware and controls development initiatives in an agile product development environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers focused on embedded firmware and digital
control system development
• Set team priorities, assign project work, and ensure timely delivery of engineering
deliverables
• Provide coaching, mentorship, performance feedback, and career development support
for team members
• Lead goal setting, performance reviews, and individual development planning
• Ensure team deliverables align with business objectives, product roadmaps, and project
timelines
• Drive and improve engineering workflows including agile development practices, sprint
planning, and project tracking
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts with hardware, mechanical, product development,
manufacturing, and support teams
• Provide high-level technical guidance and support architecture and design decision-
making with technical SMEs
• Evaluate and implement new tools, platforms, and development methodologies to
improve team efficiency and product quality
• Promote best practices in firmware development, validation, and documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
• 3+ years of engineering leadership, technical project leadership, or direct people
management experience
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and coordinate engineering work across multiple
projects
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated success working in cross-functional engineering environments
Preferred:
• Experience with embedded firmware, real-time systems, or digital control system
development
• Experience with power electronics, industrial equipment, welding systems, or motion
control
• Familiarity with C/C++ firmware development for microcontrollers
• Understanding of control theory or signal processing
• Exposure to FPGA development (VHDL preferred)

Wright Technical Services and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate
diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.