Manager Engineering

Company: Iowa State University
Location: Boone
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Position Information:Position Title:Manager EngineeringJob Group:Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree and 5 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:Experience guiding multi-disciplinary teams solving engineering problems within the electrical, sensing, controls, and software domains. Experience with project planning and milestone tracking across a multi-person team. Demonstrated history of identifying barriers and resolving technical and schedule conflicts within a program. Experience mentoring and guiding technical team members through complex problems. Experience communicating within large project teams and demonstrated innovation with tracking team communication. Experience with management and oversight of the personnel resources and budgets including open ended problem solving of budget issues.Job Description:The Digital Agriculture Innovations Team within the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University is accepting applications for a Manager Engineering who will provide technical and program management leadership to engineering research project teams in advanced sensors, electronics, and controls. The ISU Digital Agriculture Innovation Team (www.isudigitalag.org) consists of professional staff and graduate students who work closely with agricultural industry partners to develop innovative technology solutions for agriculture. The team has a strong innovation record with over 30 patents and licensed technologies.This position will provide key technical and program leadership to an engineering team focused on the design and implementation of software and control systems, data acquisition, testing, data analysis, and reporting associated with sponsored research in the field of advanced machinery engineering. These responsibilities include providing leadership in engineering program management associated with electronic system integration, prototype software and hardware design, field test design and execution, validation of sensors and data collection, and analysis of complex data. Management of project scope, deliverables, schedule, and resources will be a major component of this position. Significant interactions with industrial project sponsors is expected. This position will directly lead multiple engineering staff and will be expected to manage technical delivery of project teams with limited oversight while adhering to all standards of program quality.The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently; complete projects within a specified timeline; meet project design criteria; communicate effectively and provide technical leadership to design team members; and ensure a safe working environment for project staff. All staff members are expected to interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity, and ethics. This is an initial three year term position, with expectation for renewal based on availability of funding.Level Guidelines Aware of key annual objectives of department or work unit Understands linkage between daily activities and achievement of annual objectives of department/work unit and explains to direct reports Focus on ISUs mission and meeting department or work unit goals Supervises a small department or work team Often is a working supervisor with direct, previous experience performing work of those supervised Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel; may share part of responsibility with higher level management Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope per policyAppointment Type:Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)Proposed End Date or Length of Term:January 1, 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:Full timePay Grade:PS812Application Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.Original Posting Date: November 10, 2022Posting Close Date:Job Requisition Number:R10266By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensiveland-grantmission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a global and culturally diverse university committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for both learning and employment. We know that diversity in experience and perspective is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and building an inclusive academic community. At Iowa State, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituents. The university has an expectation that all employees will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as embodied in Iowa State University's Principles of Community. (https://www.diversity.iastate.edu/connect/principles) All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the universitys verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu . If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 . General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

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