Eaton’s Software and Controls (SWC) Engineering Center of Excellence (COE) is currently hiring for a Senior Manager - Global Software Verification and Validation position. This role is a hybrid work model and can be based at the following Eaton locations: Fort Worth TX, Southfield MI, Galesburg MI, or Grand Rapids MI. Relocation is offered for this position.

　　The SWC Engineering COE organization is composed of 5 functional areas: System testing, Software testing, System/Software Integration testing, Test Automation, and Test Bench Architects.

　　Position Overview:

　　This Senior Manager will lead a global team of approximately 75 direct and indirect reports across sites in the US, Brazil, Prague and India. This strategic leadership role is responsible for alignment of the V&V structure across the enterprise and product lines, leading the standardization of processes, protocols and defining engineering excellence. This role will have the opportunity to grow a world class engineering team, cultivate talent and proactively drive succession planning.

　　Essential functions:

　　• Define, develop and deploy a comprehensive Global Verification and Validation strategy standardizing testing and tools selection.

　　• Function as key focal point for Global Software Verification and Validation in all strategic decision-making and roadmap planning.

　　• Collaborate with Product Line Leaders and senior management on V&V strategy alignment.

　　• Observe Verification and Validation Market dynamics (both global and regional), including customer and competitor developments.

　　• Clearly set and communicate current and future objectives for the Verification and Validation strategy.

　　• Outline global test environments required and steer capex planning accordingly for the Engineering Centre of Excellence (SWC CoE).

　　• Oversees labor resources, capital expenditure, and support budget spending in accordance with profit plan.

　　• Foster collaborative relationships with key leaders and peers across the organization (i.e., Team Leaders, CoEs) to ensure the best use of overall resources.

　　• Provide support for audits on projects across all levels of testing, including key responsibility for audit results within the Verification and Validation Testing area.

　　• Construct and enhance discipline-specific capabilities across multiple teams, equipping individuals with the skills, tools, and standard approaches to improve the overall quality of engineering practices and skill sets.

　　• Evaluates skill gaps and develops mitigation strategies including training and development needs.

　　• Develops a robust talent pipeline. Provides unique opportunities and challenges to each team member to enrich their development.

　　• Anticipated travel: 25%

　　Qualifications:

　　Required Qualifications:

　　• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer, Electrical or System Engineering degree from an accredited institution.

　　• Minimum ten (10) years’ engineering experience in testing, automated testing, verification and validation across multiple industries, including the aerospace and/or automotive industry

　　• Minimum five (5) years’ experience leading teams, including experience manage reports across multiple locations and countries

　　• Experience devising a strategy for the testing stages of a product development processes.

　　• Experience working in global, Fortune 500 matrixed environment

　　• Proven track record of implementing improvement projects that leads to measurable financial savings in a sustainable way.

　　• System experience with JAZZ, JIRA, system and/or software configuration management (tools supporting complete V-Diagram executions)

　　• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship both now and in the future.

　　• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　• Expertise in Electronics & Systems/Software Functional Testing

　　• Experienced in using NI PXI hardware test platforms

　　• Experienced in Executing Tests on different environments e.g. Vehicle, Bench, HIL

　　• DSpace/NI/CAN Tool experience (CANstress, CANoe etc.)

　　• Matlab/Simulink Experience

　　• Experience with controls type software, Labview, Teststand, etc.

　　• Experience in Defect Tracking Process Tools, JIRA

　　• Experience with Functional Safety ISO26262 part

　　Skills:

　　Position Success Criteria:

　　• Good communication skills with ability to interface directly with external partners, suppliers, and both internal and external customers.

　　• Applies knowledge of current industry trends and techniques to formulate solutions within the context of assigned efforts.

　　• Emulates and promotes the Eaton beliefs and values.

　　• Enforces a safe work environment for all employees and promotes corrective actions.

　　• Acts, behaves, and drives the Eaton beliefs and values.

　　The expected annual salary range for this role is $142499.97 - $208999.96 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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