Technical Manager

Fordingbridge
11 months ago
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Technical Manager
Fordingbridge - 5 Days on-site
Commutable from Bournemouth, Ringwood, Salisbury, Southampton.
£50,000 - £56,000 + Holiday + Pension

This is an excellent opportunity for a Technical Manager to join an industry leading manufacturer within a new position, where you will be responsible for leading and growing a multidisciplinary team beneath you.

This company designs and manufactures advanced data logging and monitoring solutions. Specialising in wireless and cloud-based technologies, they provide tools for a wide range of applications, from environmental monitoring and industrial automation to healthcare and logistics.

In this varied role you will lead and grow a new team within the business, overseeing work across embedded software, electronics, PCB layout, and test systems while defining product requirements with customers and supporting sales proposals. This role also involves mentoring junior engineers, managing team performance, and remaining hands-on with electronic/software design when needed.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in team leadership and strong proficiency in Embedded Software development using C, coupled with experience of both analogue and digital electronic design. It would be advantageous to have experience or knowledge in ultra-low power design, sensor interfacing and wireless communication protocols such as USB and I2C interfaces.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Technical Manager who is looking to play a key part in growing a new division and has a proven track record in leadership.

The Role:

Lead and grow a new multidisciplinary team (embedded software, electronics, PCB, test).
Define product requirements with customers and support sales.
Mentor junior engineers and manage team performance.
Hands-on electronic/software design as needed.
5 Days onsiteThe Person:

Proven track record in a Leadership or Technical Manager position
Strong Embedded C proficiency and electronic design (analogue/digital).
Desirable to have experience with ultralow power, sensor interfacing & wireless communication protocols
No Smoking or Vaping
Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom McLaughlin at Rise Technical Recruitment

This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed

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