Systems Integration Engineering Manager

The Company

Halo Industries, Inc., a pioneer in manufacturing innovation with light-based technologies, seeks a highly skilled System Integration Engineering Manager to join our dynamic team. Our proprietary advancements replace traditional processes with novel light-based equivalents, offering higher quality, lower cost, and enhanced functionality. As we rapidly expand our operations, we're looking for a leader to oversee our prototype systems' integration and verification activities.

The Opportunity

The System Integration Engineering Manager will play a critical role in the transfer of next-generation laser wafering tool designs from R&D to Pilot Manufacturing, verifying the functionality and performance capabilities of Halo's prototype systems. This is a new position, which will be responsible for the hire and leadership of a team of integration and test engineers and technicians.

The successful candidate will assume prototype ownership, working with systems, hardware, and software engineering teams to define and resolve integration challenges, assuring systems components are compatible in terms of electrical, mechanical, and software interfaces while delivering functional capabilities and performance levels required to fulfill applications requirements and stakeholder needs.

As a System Integration Engineering Manager, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Build and lead a team to execute integration and verification plans, ensuring functionality and performance of prototype systems. The scope of systems will include individual wafering stations, networked stations, and complete wafer processing lines.
• Take on prototype ownership including planning, staffing, and qualification to support program plans
• Work with stakeholders from different departments and contract manufacturers to ensure alignment on system integration plans, while building strong lines of communication.
• Resolve design flaws, including hardware and software interface/communication mismatches.
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with system integration.
• Minimize and resolve integration bottlenecks and drive systemic improvements based on methodical root cause analysis.
• Capture and drive the resolution of integration issues.
• Report progress on all activities related to system integration and testing.
• Optimize documentation of build, integration and test procedures.
• Continuously evaluate integration processes to identify opportunities for continuous improvements.
• Assure quality of software testing and validation methods and techniques.
• Establish a comprehensive product record with test and calibration data.
• Travel to customer sites as required to support product introduction or local site support
• Maintain a safe and 5S-organized work environment that promotes employee health and compliance with EHS standards, including laser safety protocols, handling of chemicals, and use of ladders and platforms.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or related technical field with an advanced degree preferred.

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing of complex equipment, with at least 4 years in a management role.

• Experience managing resources, including time, budget, personnel and stakeholders.

• Experience with 3D CAD and 2D Drawings (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)).

• Experience working in the integration of optical, electrical, and mechanical components, systems, and assemblies.

• Experience working with laser systems and laser safety is highly desired.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Coaching, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and resourceful.
• Excellent communication skills in verbal, written, and electronic formats.
• Strong presentation skills, capable of delivering presentations to a diverse audience.
• Proficiency to develop dashboards and communication tools which convey metrics, timelines and status.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to satisfaction.
• Experience working in a clean room environment with safety gear.
• Strong planning skills and ability to set priorities.
• Proficiency to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Certified Six-Sigma Black Belt or Certified Manufacturing Engineer (SME CMfgE) preferred.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Free Food & Snacks
• Stock Option Plan
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Base salary $150,000 to $190,000

AdditionalInformation

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all team members feel valued and supported. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities in STEM. If you meet most of the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree