Senior Director, Hardware Engineering

Miovision is a global industry leading company providing agencies and organizations modern tools to improve today’s traffic problems. We offer solutions that collect multimodal traffic data and uncover actionable insights, helping organizations get more out of their road network. The result: streets capable of moving more people – safely and efficiently – whether they are in a car, on a bus, on a bike or e-scooter, or walking. Since 2005, our systems have counted or assisted more than thirty billion vehicles around the world. With global headquarters in Kitchener, Canada, as well as operations in Germany, Serbia and the United States. For more information, visit miovision.com.

Position Summary

The Sr. Director of Hardware Engineering will spearhead the development of Miovision's next-generation devices. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams across software engineering, product management, and customer care to drive innovation and ensure products are high-quality, exceeding both market expectations and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in leading hardware engineering teams, bringing complex products to market, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will report directly to the CTO and lead a team of Electrical designers, Mechanical Designers, and Firmware developers.

Key Accountabilities

• Strategic Leadership:
  • Execute the long-term hardware strategy aligned with Miovision's vision and goals
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure hardware engineering supports the overall business strategy.
• Product Development:
  • Lead end-to-end hardware development processes from concept to production, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  • Oversee the design, testing, and prototyping of hardware products, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and certifications.
  • Conduct system-level modeling of hardware resources and work with application developers to assign resource budgets (CPU, IO, etc.).Build effective cost models and implement cost reduction programs.
  • Partner with Supply Chain to negotiate with component vendors to secure favourable pricing and terms.
• Team Management:
  • Build, mentor, and manage a high-performance hardware engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
  • Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and facilitate professional growth for team members.
  • Partner with finance in building budgets for product development and report on attainment.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
  • Partner with product management and software engineering, to ensure seamless integration of hardware
  • Work with operations, supply chain, and manufacturing partners to ensure scalability and cost-effective production.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitor products, driving innovation and continuous improvement within the hardware team.
  • Implement best practices for hardware development, testing, and manufacturing to ensure product quality and efficiency.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in hardware engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of bringing complex hardware products to market, ideally in the IoT, telecommunications, or smart infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of hardware development lifecycles, including design, testing, regulatory
• compliance, and mass production.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing external partnerships with suppliers, manufacturers, and regulatory bodies.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Additional Assets

• Experience in the traffic management or smart city industry.
• Familiarity with IoT hardware and edge computing technologies.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and certifications related to smart infrastructure or traffic management systems.
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting to C-suite executives, Senior leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Perks and Benefits 

• Comprehensive health benefits starting on day one
• RRSP Matching Plan 
• Variable Incentive Plan 
• Mio-Days: We extend all three-day weekends to four-days and provide a Holiday Shutdown in December  
• Virtual Healthcare Service providing employees and their families access to healthcare providers 24/7
• Internet subsidy and a remote work allowance 
• Enhanced paternity and maternity leaves
• Unlimited vacation policy
• Wellness offerings (Fitness, Mindfulness)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Please indicate if you require accommodation on your application, and our team will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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