Director of Engineering

The Director of Engineering will be responsible for all new product development and sustaining engineering for Electrical Protection, Power Controls, Position Sensors, Solid State Relays, High Voltage Relays, and Reed Relays.

Primary responsibilities will include creating and maintaining a high performing global team, overall program management, providing product and process management, management of business processes, design, resource planning, competitor benchmark, capabilities assessment and integration. Often this position may require keen negotiations and collaboration with internal and external teams to develop a win-win situation for the Customers and Sensata.

This role is based in our Attleboro, MA headquarters and will report to the Sr. Director, Global Engineering - Industrial.

General Responsibilities
• Directs the development of our products for new and existing customers
• Continuous coaching and development of team
• Directs the efficient and effective planning and organization of the activities to timely deliver product or design with highest quality
• Translate customer requirements to the product test strategy and oversee design and product validation programs
• Oversees involvement in projects and problem solving outside of own direct area
• Identifies the next generation of growth opportunities and support the smooth integration of new product developments and plan the roll-out of new technology
• Provide continuous coaching and development of team

Experience / Qualifications
• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members
• Holds self and others accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to large global engineering team reaching from mechanical and electrical designs to software layer to deliver full system capabilities.
• Strong business acumen in competitive technologies analysis, quality and return on investment.
• Experience in change management to deliver improved performance and use critical thinking to prioritize business decisions.
• Forward-looking perspective and be constantly seeking to drive innovation and improvements for the future. 
• Position will require travel to global sites. 30% travel.

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Base Salary Range:

$186,000.00 - $255,750.00

At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth.  We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only.  Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.

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