Sr. Principal Engineer /Manager II, Engineering - Embedded Software - The Toro Company

Who Are We?

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.

The Sr. Principal Engineer/Manager II, Engineering-Embedded Software is responsible for leading the embedded software design team to design, develop, and test new and existing product solutions. This person is also responsible for maintaining the technical competencies of the team through mentoring, training, evaluation, and recruitment. This role requires both team leadership and individual contributor skills.

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:

• Plan and implement the embedded software design and development of new and existing products.
• Lead the embedded software design team for feasibility and development projects.
• Manage priority issues, estimate resource needs, and track resource allocation.
• Ensure that the embedded software design team delivers their work with the necessary quality and within the specified time frame.
• Lead the embedded software development for electronic technologies, such as microcontroller systems, motor controls, and wireless communication systems.
• Ensure the quality of the embedded software meets functional safety, regulations, and standards, and all product requirements, including risk assessments and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA.)
• Set standards and expectations for embedded software design practices.
• Evaluate existing technologies, and support existing products throughout their lifecycle.
• Provide technical mentoring and team member development in embedded software design, testing, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate design activities with other departments, suppliers, and partners, including the exchange of information and documentation.
• Drive collaboration among cross-functional partners from Engineering, Testing, Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, etc. to achieve organizational goals.
• Provide oversight and guidance to the offshore embedded software test team located in India.
• Drive collaboration between testers and developers to promote best in class software development.
• As an individual contributor, design and develop solutions, review designs, perform engineering calculations and studies, create comprehensive design documentation, author reports, and investigate field issues.
• Balance work as a manager/supervisor and as an individual contributor.

What Do You Need?

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, engineering technological degree (physics, mechatronics, mechanical) or Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• Sr. Principal Engineer
  • Previous experience leading and mentoring embedded software development team members.
• Manager II, Engineering
  • 2+ years experience of engineering management.
• 10+ years of embedded software design and development experience in embedded electronics and controls environments required.
• Experience in embedded software development in C/C++ with hands-on experience in product design, testing, and manufacturing processes required.
• Experience with complex electrical, mechanical, and software design and integration for embedded electronics and controls products strongly preferred.
• Experience in product specification development and system engineering for complex systems required.
• Experience in requirements decomposition and test traceability strongly preferred.
• Experience with project and program management strongly preferred.
• Experience leading troubleshooting activities of design, budget, and schedule issues required.
• Knowledge of embedded software design verification and validation required.
• Proficient with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and software peer reviews required.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop people and advance the organization.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Results-driven and positive.
• High degree of integrity.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Focused on process improvement.

The positions of Sr. Principal Engineer and Manager II, Engineering require an individual to perform similar duties and take similar responsibilities in varying degrees based on demonstrated capabilities, initiative, supervision needed and experience. Overlap of these duties and responsibilities can and will exist as individuals are given opportunities to accept greater responsibilities and gain additional experience. Demonstrated results are the major differentiating factor.

What Can We Give You?

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQ location a variety of perks, including:

Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.

Location - Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrally located for most commuters!

Food - Take advantage of our onsite cafe, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day.

Wellness - The Toro Company's HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.

Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.

Summer Hours - Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.

Flexible Work Arrangements - This team is currently implementing a hybrid work schedule. The opportunity to collaborate in the office and work from home part-time, has promoted team-building and flexibility. #LI-Hybrid

Competitive Salary - The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $123992 - $155000. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the Even app.

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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.