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A Product Development Engineer develops new products for companies, and participates in all phases of product development including research, design, production and marketing. Uses research on customer demand and industry trends to develop product ideas; builds and tests product prototypes; evaluates production options and costs. May specialize in a particular type of product or in products for a specific industry.
$83,432 / year median in Michigan
-7% projected decline
Job Description
- Encoders
- Full Time The Timken Company
- Traverse City, MI Posted on 08/06/26 (
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MIYMUSkLWn) Your career begins at Timken Encoders, which is part of Cone Drive Operations in Traverse City, MI. If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Cone Drive & Timken Encoders. Our associates make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the products that keeps industry in motion. The Timken Company sells some of the world's most sophisticated maic field encoders. The Engineering Manager leads the Encoders technical team, including product R D, applications engineering, testing, and technical support. This role oversees team prioritization, project management, customer delivery, and support of the sales process from quote to ongoing customer support.Team Leadership:
Leads and manages a team of direct reports consisting of application and development engineers and technicians, both on-site and at remote Timken facilities Set clear objectives, expectations, and performance metrics for the team. Mentor and provide guidance as necessary.Customer Engagement:
Collaborates with the Timken Encoders sales and marketing teams to identify and understand customer requirements, ensuring the development of tailored maic position sensor solutions. Engages with key customers worldwide to address technical inquiries, provide product demonstrations, and build strong relationships.Product Development:
Works closely with R D personnel, both locally and globally, to translate customer needs into product specifications and features.Quality Assurance:
Ensures that maic position sensor applications meet high-quality standards by overseeing testing and validation processes of prototypes and customer specific designs.Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Collaborates with various departments, including sales, marketing, and product development, within the Keene, NH, location to align strategies and drive successful product launches.Technical Expertise:
Stays up-to-date with Timken andpetitors maic position sensor technologies, industry trends, and applications to guide application development and customer support efforts.Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, Masters preferred 12+ years related experience with involvement in Customer & Application Support, Maic Field Theory, Intellectual Property (IP) Awareness, Cross-functional Collaboration, Project Management, and Team Leadership & DevelopmentOther Technical Requirements:
Maic Sensing Technology- In-depth understanding of maic encoders, Hall-effect sensors, AMR, GMR, and TMR technologies. Sensor Design & Development
- Experience in designing and optimizing sensor solutions for industrial, automotive, and robotic applications. Signal Processing & Data Analysis
- Proficiency in filtering, conditioning, and processing sensor signals for high accuracy and performance. Embedded Systems & Firmware Development
- Familiarity with microcontrollers, DSPs, FPGA, and embedded software and firmware algorithms for sensor integration. Mechanical & Electrical Integration
- Experience in integrating sensors with mechanical systems and electrical interfaces. Test & Validation Methods
- Expertise in sensor calibration, environmental testing, and performance validation.