What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager - Residential Routers & Gateways position at SAGEMCOM?
Sagemcom is a ground-breaking technology integrator in telecoms and energy. Sagemcom's teams all over the world continuously strive to innovate on their various markets and are committed to delivering made-to-measure and responsible solutions every day that meet the needs of telecoms operators and utilities.
Today, our Group is:
* The worldwide N°1 provider of broadband solutions (Internet boxes and the associated software services)
* The leading provider of audio-video solutions (4K video hubs and the Video SoundBox™ )
* The leading European provider of smart grid solutions (smart meters, smart grids, rural electrification, IoT)
Sagemcom posted €2,3 billion of revenues in 2024. The headcount of 6,500 employees works in more than 50 countries. Sagemcom strives every day to honour its commitment to societal and environmental responsibility, as part of its continual improvement policy. This is the reason why Sagemcom became a "mission-driven company" at the start of January 2022.
Do you want to join us?
Sagemcom is looking for job applicants in R&D, business, purchasing and support. People who are agile and like to be independent in agile organisations, who enjoy travelling and have their fair share of creativity, will achieve self-fulfilment in this industrial group that manufactures high-technology products!
Teams of software, hardware and mechanical engineers, local and remote
As Engineering Manager, you will be entrusted with bringing an entire product line to life-from concept to market release and beyond. You'll lead cross-functional teams (local and remote) and coordinate with internal departments, external clients, and suppliers to ensure technical excellence and timely delivery.
Your key responsibilities include:
* Product Development Leadership
- Drive the design and development of new products in alignment with strategic goals.
- Supervise existing products and propose future innovations.
- Lead concurrent engineering efforts across software, electronics, and mechanics.
* Project Management
- Define project scope, estimate resources, manage investments, and establish development plans.
- Organize team workload, split tasks, and monitor progress using performance indicators.
- Ensure product qualification through internal and customer validation.
* Technical Decision-Making
- Approve architecture and design choices with consideration for manufacturability, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.
* Team Leadership and Development
- Set annual goals, identify training needs, and support career development.
- Promote knowledge transfer and capitalize on internal expertise.
* Quality and Cost Oversight
- Supervise product quality in manufacturing and field performance.
- Manage budgets and implement corrective actions based on data analysis and customer feedback.
Technical Expertise
- Software: IP networking protocols, Linux, embedded systems, drivers, kernel, and middlewares (Prpl, OpenWrt, OpenSync, RDK-B).
- Hardware: Schematics, PCB layout, RF design, antennas, high-speed buses (Ethernet, PCIe, DDR, SerDes), and regulatory standards (FCC, UL).
- Mechanical: Plastic part design, injection tooling, thermal considerations and integration with electronics.
- Chipsets: Familiarity with broadband router SoCs and platforms.
- Broadband technologies: 5G/LTE, EPON, GPON, DOCSIS, Wi-Fi, BLE.
- Leadership & Project Management
- Proven experience managing cross-disciplinary engineering teams and complex product development projects.
- Strong organizational skills in planning, priority setting, and performance tracking.
- Communication & Collaboration
- Advanced mastery in cross-functional collaboration, customer engagement, and intercultural teamwork.