Who We Are:

MicroVision is a pioneering company in MEMS-based laser beam scanning technology that integrates MEMS, lasers, optics, hardware, algorithms, and machine learning software into its proprietary technology primarily for the advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Vehicle (AV) markets.

Founded in 1993, early applications of our Laser Beam Scanning technology were incorporated into automotive head-up and personal head-mounted augmented reality displays. We’ve since worked with companies worldwide to successfully integrate our technology into their AR/VR, robotics, and laser projection display products and to bring revolutionary solutions to the market.

With its headquarters in Redmond, WA and offices in Hamburg, Nuremberg, and Detroit, MicroVision has 350 employees worldwide and is one of the leading lidar solutions companies on the market.

Pay Range: The pay range for this Washington-based role is $210,000 – $275,000. Exact compensation offers will vary based on skills, experience, and location.

This role may be eligible for a new hire equity grant and/or a performance-based equity incentive plan.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation and Equity program
• HSA, 100% employer-paid premiums and generous contributions, or Buy-up medical, vision and dental coverage options.
• 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
• Flexible Time Away Program including unlimited vacation and incidental personal days.
• Supplemental Pay for Parental Leave
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability.

Job Summary:

MicroVision has an immediate opportunity for a VP Product Engineering. As a key leader of MicroVision's growing Product Engineering team, you will collaborate with various technical teams in the company to bridge our market-defining Automotive LiDAR products from prototype to commercialization. This position will be responsible for product design, process engineering and testing, MEMS development, product lifecycle, and some product supply chain. This role will continue to transform and drive engineering, innovation, process optimization and operational excellence for the growth and success of the business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Thought leader in the company that helps transform hard core R&D company into a global entity capable of industrializing and commercializing automotive grade products.
• Lead the productization of highly complex and innovative lidar hardware technology, transforming prototype into consistent, scalable, global commercial product.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team, ensuring they have the necessary resources and support to deliver outstanding results.
• Motivate and inspire diverse, high-performance teams enabling openness, continuous improvement, and innovation.
• Drive innovation while working with automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers with a vision for future products.
• In partnership with other members of the leadership team, develop business strategies, opportunities, and objectives for business growth and success.
• Collaborate with global, cross-functional teams, including product management, design, hardware and software engineering, quality assurance, and operations.
• Understand company-wide objectives, technology capabilities, and limitations, as well as customer and supply chain requirements to create and lead the execution of a product roadmap.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to direct the activities of the engineering function, while leading continuous improvement efforts to reduce cost and improve performance.
• Automotive industry experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence – ability to motivate staff.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation
• Ability to meet condensed deadlines with accuracy and confidence.
• Excellent written, verbal communication skills

Required Education and Experience:

• BS in Engineering or related degree; Masters preferred
• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• 5 years minimum experience leading a product engineering team, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 years minimum in progressively responsible engineering leadership roles, in manufacturing companies

You must reside within commuting distance of MicroVision's headquarters in Redmond, WA. We are happy to provide relocation assistance for new employees to relocate to Seattle. This executive role will require onsite work and management of the team.

MicroVision is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. MicroVision is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Please let us know if you need reasonable accommodation in completing the application, attending and/or participating in an interview or in taking any test required for employment.