Engineering Manager

ITW is a Fortune 200 Manufacturing Company with fifty thousand employees worldwide. We are known for innovation, diversification, and excellent financial performance.

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. Through a unique business model focused on decentralization and an entrepreneurial culture, business units are encouraged to innovate and execute using ITW’s front-to-back process. The company has operations in 56 countries that employ more than 50,000 women and men who adhere to the highest ethical standards

Electrostatics Division, part of the Test, Measurement, and Electronics segment is an industry-leading manufacturer and designer of static control devices for equipment makers and end users in the semiconductor and electronics industry.  Electrostatics division revenues are ~$250MM annually and headquartered in Hatfield, PA USA. The division operates in the USA, Europe, China, and Asia, including nine manufacturing plants and 550 employees. Electrostatics division brands include Simco-Ion, Eltex, Pillar Technologies, Teknek, Opto Diode, Vortec, Paxton, AEGIS).

Simco-Ion an ITW Company’s Technology Group, a global leader in Static Control and Monitoring Solutions, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Engineering Manager to oversee our small R&D Team in Alameda, California. This role is pivotal to our continued growth and success. As part of our dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to lead Engineering projects, collaborate across departments, and contribute to innovative product development. Visit the Simco-Ion website at Static Control Solutions | Simco-Ion.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assign and manage tasks for a team of Electrical, Mechanical, and Software/Firmware Engineers.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of various Engineering projects to ensure timely and successful completion.
• Communicate effectively with customers to understand their needs and provide updates on project status.
• Work closely with the Sales and Marketing Teams to develop and launch new products.
• Develop and propose budgets for engineering projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness and resource allocation.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on project status, achievements, and challenges.
• Oversee Sustaining Engineering activities for remote Manufacturing sites.
• Represent the company at trade shows and conferences to promote our technology and network with industry professionals.
• Facilitate the training and onboarding of new Engineering Team members.
• Identify, manage, and develop talent to maximize individual and team effectiveness. 
• Provides training to new and existing staff and supports them in their career goals.
• Lead continual Improvement activities that influence efficiency and cost-saving initiatives through analysis, employee involvement, and ITW toolbox principles.
• Participate in Annual and Long-range planning processes for the division.
• Develop and deliver simplified and robust Engineering plans to ensure long-term success
• Proactively provide oversight and leadership and when appropriate direct the resolution of Engineering issues through local teams to ensure minimal cost and prevent any issues.
• Use effective change management skills to effectively plan, implement, and evaluate change.
• Lead, coach, develop, and influence associates for positive and proactive attitudes, personal accountability, and engagement
• Support, evaluate, and provide feedback on team member performance to goals regularly.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Business Unit Manager

People Leadership & Talent Development:

• Leads and develops talent to maximize individual, team, and organizational effectiveness.  Fosters a culture of engagement and accountability, cascading vision, and creating goal alignment
• Use appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas and plans. Coaches through feedback, development planning, and performance management
• Champion the effective use of change management principles, strategies and techniques to plan, implement and evaluate change.
• Builds a strong pipeline of talent to ensure a diverse high performing organization.
• Lead a change management process to build organizational capability to sell solutions using a consultative approach. 
• Identify, develop and monitor development plans for direct reports and high potential leaders. 
• Create an organizational structure with accountabilities to ensure a high functioning operational team and change talent when required. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) with 10 years’ experience in the Semiconductor Industry
• MBA or Masters Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) is preferred
• Excellent communication, written/verbal and interpersonal skills.
• International experience and ability to work in a diverse and multicultural environment
• Demonstrated success in talent development - acquisition and development.
• Able to lead people and get results through others.
• Customer centric, always bringing forth the Customer’s perspective.
• Ability to shift priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to partner with leadership and influence strategic initiatives.
• Travel Requirement – international travel <10%

Pay range: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a lab environment including bending, lifting, and electrical safety

• Ability to perform repetitive motion type tasks regularly such as typing, using fingers and hands.

• The ability to wear safety personal protective gear as required

• Ability to communicate with others to exchange information

Our employees enjoy competitive, merit-based salaries plus excellent benefits including:

• Health and dental insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance / Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K plan with generous company match
• Vacation, personal days and holidays
• Continuing education reimbursement program
• Flexible spending accounts

ITW Company Overview

ITW was built on innovation and the strength of new ideas. These values have helped us expand into multiple platforms in nearly 60 countries. But at each of our businesses, the independent entrepreneurial spirit and freedom to innovate remain strong. It’s the highly talented people at ITW businesses all over the world who drive our success through new products and customer-driven solutions. Together, we are ITW—a Fortune 200 company that has prospered for 100 years and changed the way people live and work, all over the world.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.