Senior Manager, Hardware Engineering (Electrical)

About Digital Dynamics Inc.

Digital Dynamics Inc. (DDI) is a 100% employee-owned company delivering advanced control systems and automation technologies for mission-critical industrial and semiconductor applications. We partner with leading technology and equipment manufacturers to design and build high-performance, reliable solutions used in complex manufacturing and automation environments.

Located just 18 minutes south of Los Gatos, CA, DDI offers a reverse commute and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-moving engineering environment where employees have visibility, ownership, and impact.

Position Overview

The Senior Manager, Hardware Engineering is responsible for leading hardware engineering execution, technical direction, and team development across complex electronic systems and product platforms. This role combines deep technical expertise with organizational leadership and is responsible for driving hardware architecture, engineering quality, cross-functional execution, and delivery of high-reliability products.

The ideal candidate brings strong hardware development experience, proven engineering leadership capability, and the ability to operate effectively in a hands-on environment while scaling engineering processes and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership & Execution

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of complex electronic hardware systems, including PCB assemblies, subsystems, and integrated control platforms
• Drive hardware architecture decisions, technical execution, and engineering quality across multiple programs
• Oversee schematic design, board layout reviews, prototype bring-up, validation, and product qualification activities
• Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and regulatory requirements
• Support hardware/software integration, system validation, NPI readiness, sustaining engineering, and field issue resolution

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of hardware engineers and technical contributors
• Establish priorities, accountability, and execution discipline across engineering activities
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development initiatives
• Foster a collaborative, technically rigorous, and solutions-oriented engineering culture
• Provide coaching and technical guidance across cross-functional engineering teams

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with firmware, software, systems, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, test, and operations teams
• Collaborate with program management and executive leadership on schedules, priorities, staffing, and execution risks
• Support manufacturing ramp activities, technical issue resolution, and continuous product improvement efforts
• Drive alignment between engineering execution and broader business objectives

Operational & Strategic Leadership

• Contribute to hardware technology roadmap planning and engineering strategy
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering processes, documentation, design reviews, and development methodologies
• Support engineering scalability, operational efficiency, and technical standardization initiatives
• Help strengthen engineering operating rhythms, communication, and execution predictability

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related technical field
• 10+ years of hardware engineering experience in electronics, industrial controls, embedded systems, or related technologies
• 5+ years of engineering leadership or people management experience
• Strong expertise in PCB design, schematic capture, board bring-up, and complex hardware system development
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, and advanced debugging tools
• Experience leading technical reviews, architecture discussions, and engineering execution across multiple projects
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and build high-performing technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-speed digital design, mixed-signal systems, or power electronics
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC design considerations and regulatory testing
• Experience supporting manufacturing ramp, sustaining engineering, and field reliability improvements
• Knowledge of EDA tools such as Altium, OrCAD, Allegro, or similar
• Experience within semiconductor equipment, automation, or mission-critical industrial environments

Why Join DDI

Digital Dynamics Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company where employees have the opportunity to directly influence products, customers, and company direction. We offer the agility and visibility of a smaller organization while supporting advanced technologies used by leading semiconductor and industrial automation companies.

Our total rewards philosophy is designed to recognize both performance and long-term contribution and includes:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) providing long-term ownership and wealth-building opportunity
• Executive Incentive Plan (EIP) with performance-based bonus potential tied to company and individual results
• Competitive base compensation and comprehensive benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• High-impact leadership opportunities with strong executive visibility
• Collaborative, technically driven environment focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement

At DDI, employees are not just contributors, we are owners helping shape the future of the business!