What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Sustaining Engineering (Tektronix) position at Tektronix?
At Tektronix, we believe innovation starts with our customer. This approach has led us to a seventy-five-year history of delivering outstanding solutions to customers in virtually every industry. Our inclusive engineering culture is hardworking, inquisitive, and always eager to learn and grow. We are customer obsessed in our daily work, and continuously strive for improvement to conceptualize the best solutions possible. We are an ever-evolving team that is always looking for opportunities to develop people and resolve tough problems together.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager of Sustaining Engineering to lead our cross-functional hardware and software teams in supporting and enhancing existing products. This role is critical to ensuring product reliability, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical acumen, leadership capabilities, and a passion for continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.
About Tektronix
Tektronix, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ralliant Corporation, is a place where people are challenged to explore the boundaries of what’s possible, bringing the digital future one step closer every day. Through precision-engineered measurement solutions, we work with our customers to eliminate the barriers between inspiration and realization of world-changing technologies. We believe that cultivating a deeper sense of loyalty and belonging is key to how we attract and retain our best people. This reality inspires our Inclusion & Diversity vision, We Are More Together, and guides our approach as we all work toward creating great places where our teams work and thrive. Realize your true potential at Tektronix – join us in revolutionizing a better tomorrow!
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.
Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 81,200.00 - 150,800.00
Tektronix, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ralliant Corporation, is a place where people are challenged to explore the boundaries of what’s possible, bringing the digital future one step closer every day. Through precision-engineered measurement solutions, we work with our customers to eliminate the barriers between inspiration and realization of world-changing technologies. We believe that cultivating a deeper sense of loyalty and belonging is key to how we attract and retain our best people. This reality inspires our Inclusion & Diversity vision, We Are More Together, and guides our approach as we all work toward creating great places where our teams work and thrive. Realize your true potential at Tektronix – join us in revolutionizing a better tomorrow!
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 81,200.00 - 150,800.00
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager of Sustaining Engineering to lead our cross-functional hardware and software teams in supporting and enhancing existing products. This role is critical to ensuring product reliability, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical acumen, leadership capabilities, and a passion for continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of hardware and software engineers.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
- Support career development and performance management.
- Provide guidance on complex technical issues across HW and SW domains.
- Stay current with industry trends and technologies relevant to sustaining engineering.
- Sustaining Engineering Oversight
- Manage day-to-day sustaining activities including issue resolution, product updates, and lifecycle support.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for field issues and manufacturing defects.
- Ensure timely and effective resolution of customer and internal escalations.
- Effectively prioritize engineering work by balancing customer needs and business objectives
- Manages material budgets and forecasts spend to support priority sustainment activities.
- Partner with Finance and Supply Chain to align on LTB/LTO opportunities, ensuring cost targets are met
- Provides routine updates to the leadership team on Sustaining project status
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Product Lines, Quality, Global Operations, and Supply Chain to align priorities, achieve results, and support product lifecycle management.
- Coordinate with the PMO and NPI teams to ensure smooth transitions and knowledge transfer as products move into Sustainment.
- Familiarity with LTB/LTO processes and their impact on sustaining engineering and supply chain planning
- Collaboration with functional managers to prioritize shared resource and align on resource allocation as needed
- Process & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and implement best practices for sustaining engineering processes.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
- Demonstrate an RBS mindset to drive continuous improvement
- Strong working knowledge of VAVE
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, or related field); Master’s preferred.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a track record of driving root cause analysis and resolution.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- At least 7 years of experience in Engineering functions
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies
- Knowledge of operations, reliability engineering and failure analysis techniques.
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.
About Tektronix
Tektronix, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ralliant Corporation, is a place where people are challenged to explore the boundaries of what’s possible, bringing the digital future one step closer every day. Through precision-engineered measurement solutions, we work with our customers to eliminate the barriers between inspiration and realization of world-changing technologies. We believe that cultivating a deeper sense of loyalty and belonging is key to how we attract and retain our best people. This reality inspires our Inclusion & Diversity vision, We Are More Together, and guides our approach as we all work toward creating great places where our teams work and thrive. Realize your true potential at Tektronix – join us in revolutionizing a better tomorrow!
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.
Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 81,200.00 - 150,800.00
Tektronix, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ralliant Corporation, is a place where people are challenged to explore the boundaries of what’s possible, bringing the digital future one step closer every day. Through precision-engineered measurement solutions, we work with our customers to eliminate the barriers between inspiration and realization of world-changing technologies. We believe that cultivating a deeper sense of loyalty and belonging is key to how we attract and retain our best people. This reality inspires our Inclusion & Diversity vision, We Are More Together, and guides our approach as we all work toward creating great places where our teams work and thrive. Realize your true potential at Tektronix – join us in revolutionizing a better tomorrow!
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 81,200.00 - 150,800.00