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Job Description

This is an onsite role in Marietta, OH. Relocation support may be available.

DESCRIPTION:

As Sr. Manager, R&D – Technology Center, you will lead a critical hub for prototype development, verification, validation, reliability, and performance testing of laboratory equipment and components. The Technology Center supports product development teams across the full product lifecycle and plays a key role in Product Approval definition and execution.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will define and execute the vision for test and evaluation capabilities, ensure safe and reliable operation of controlled-environment test assets, and develop a high-performing technical team. Your work will directly influence product quality, regulatory readiness, time-to-market, and customer confidence.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Lead and manage the Technology Center test, evaluation, and prototyping team supporting new and existing lab equipment programs.
• Own verification, validation, reliability, and performance testing strategies aligned with product requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Oversee operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of controlled-environment chambers and specialized test equipment used for performance and reliability evaluation.
• Partner closely with Product Development, Systems Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations teams throughout discovery, development, qualification, and commercialization phases.
• Support and influence Product Approval definition, including test methods, acceptance criteria, documentation, and compliance strategies.
• Manage capital planning and execution for test lab infrastructure, automation, and capability expansion.
• Ensure Technology Center assets are safe, calibrated, compliant, and operational, meeting internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on problem solving related to refrigeration, HVAC/R, mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Drive automation and digitization of testing, including data acquisition, analysis, reporting, and test execution.
• Establish and maintain standard work, test methods, and documentation to enable repeatable, high-quality results.
• Foster a strong safety culture, including 5S, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and mentor team members, supporting cross-training, technical growth, and leadership development.
• Champion Lean, PPI, and continuous improvement practices to increase efficiency and reduce variability.
• Domestic travel up to 10%.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, computer engineering, or related technical discipline
• Master’s degree preferred

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in test engineering, reliability engineering, or product verification and validation for complex electromechanical systems
• 3+ years of people management or technical leadership experience
• Experience working with HVAC/R, refrigeration, or thermal systems strongly preferred
• Experience supporting regulated product testing (e.g., UL, IEC, NSF, Energy Star, DIN, or similar standards)
• Hands-on experience with prototype development, test method development, and failure analysis
• Experience with data acquisition systems, automated testing, and technical reporting
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration systems
• Experience managing capital equipment, lab infrastructure, and facility upgrades
• Familiarity with Lean / PPI methodologies and continuous improvement systems

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with strategic planning and people leadership
• Excellent organizational skills in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
• Strong understanding of system-level product testing and reliability principles
• Working knowledge of LabVIEW or similar test automation platforms
• Experience using measurement devices such as thermocouples, pressure transducers, force gauges, and oscilloscopes
• Understanding of motor control circuits, sensors, power electronics, and control architectures
• Data-driven mindset with ability to translate test results into actionable design insights
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence