Sr. Manager Hardware Engineering

Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker's high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity and customer success in life science molecular research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, and in industrial applications, as well as in cell biology, preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics and proteomics research and clinical microbiology.

Today, worldwide more than +11000 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations on all continents. Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, its broad base of installed systems and a strong reputation among its customers. Being one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker is strongly committed to further fully meeting its customers' needs as well as continuing to develop state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today's analytical questions.

Bruker's Tribology, Stylus and Optical Metrology (TSOM) Business Unit, headquartered in San Jose, California, is the industry leader in multi-function Tribology test systems, Stylus Profilers, 3D Optical Microscopes and nano-scale resolution Optical Metrology systems with staff in Asia, Europe, and the United States. We have an expansive customer portfolio and serve industries ranging from Polymers & Plastics, Industrial Coatings, Precision Machining, Medical Devices, Automotive & Aerospace, and Semiconductors & Microelectronics.

Lead and direct hardware engineering activities for Bruker's Tribology, Stylus and Optical Metrology (TSOM) product lines. Manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists across systems engineering, technology development, electrical and mechanical engineering, and product verification & test. Oversee the full product development lifecycle-from advanced technology research and proof-of-concept design to specification development, design analysis, testing, characterization, sustaining engineering, and documentation.

Collaborate cross-functionally to define and execute short- and long-term product roadmap strategies. Drive interdepartmental coordination and ensure timely completion of projects. Recruit, develop, and evaluate engineering talent to maintain a high-performing team.

As a key member of TSOM's Business Unit leadership team, this role partners closely with Product Marketing, Applications Development, Manufacturing, Customer Support, and Finance to shape and deliver our multi-year strategy. Reports to the Senior Director of Development and Engineering.

CORE FUNCTIONS

Lead new product development and ensure efficient transition to manufacturing through disciplined product lifecycle management.
• Develop and manage innovative product roadmaps aligned with market needs and IP strategy to deliver differentiated solutions.
• Prioritize and execute sustaining engineering initiatives, including customer-specific enhancements, cost reduction, quality improvements, and support.
• Build and lead a world-class, multi-site engineering team; optimize internal and outsourced resources to meet operational and growth goals.
• Manage departmental resource planning and project-level budgets.
• Contribute to cross-functional business improvement initiatives supporting Bruker's strategic objectives.
• Represent the business technically to senior management, customers, partners, and collaborators.
• Establish engineering policies and procedures aligned with business unit goals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Proven technical leadership in developing scientific instruments or test equipment that are manufacturable and serviceable. Semiconductor capital equipment experience a plus.
• Hands-on and managerial experience across electronics, materials, mechanical, optics, and systems architecture disciplines.
• Expertise in formalized product development processes, project management, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Strong customer orientation with decisive action, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all organizational levels.
• High accountability, enthusiasm, and a practical, results-driven mindset.
• Experience in customer engagement and commercial product development leveraging common platforms.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting, mentoring, and leading high-performance technical teams across international and multi-site environments.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or applied sciences (e.g., physics, optics, materials science, physical chemistry) required; Master's or Ph.D. preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience managing product development teams of 8+ members.

At Bruker, base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $149,400 and $266,000 provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on a several job-related factors, including, but not limited to education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

Bruker is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and

other legally protected characteristics.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions

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