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