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Digital Control Incorporated (DCI) is the world’s leading supplier of underground locating and steering products for the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry. Since the introduction of this revolutionary technology 30 years ago, Digital Control has been at the forefront of trenchless technologies that enable the efficient installation of underground utilities such as fiber optic, telecom, gas, and water lines world-wide. DCI’s products are valued for their durable design, ease of use, and uncompromising commitment to customer service.

DCI is seeking a manager for its research organization, DCI Labs, in Kent, Washington, is for responsible for research, innovation transfer to new products, and people management. This will be a “player/coach” position, with some management responsibilities and some direct technical contribution responsibilities. If you are passionate about leading a team of engineers and scientists to successfully create key innovations that drive amazing products enabling the infrastructure backbone globally, then DCI could be a perfect fit for you!

Requirements

What you’ll do:
Act as technical contributor in the DCI Labs team, participating in projects that will enhance the overall innovation content of our winning projects.
Maintain current knowledge of technological developments and trends in area of specialty, identify current and future technology needs, and introduce innovative technology to directly support on-going research activities. Foster, and contribute directly to, ideas and patent applications that expand DCI’s IP portfolio.
Manage and support the development of innovations relevant to our new and existing products, including the development of proof-of-concepts and transfers to New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
Participate in roadmap planning, working closely with NPI teams, Product Management, and other key product sponsors to develop DCI Labs’ project goals consistent with corporate plans and goals.
Own competitive analysis for engineering, driving the process of measurements and teardowns for key competitors, writing reports, and feeding information to the NPI teams and to our legal team.
Provide reports to communicate project status to management, including accomplishments, risk and key upcoming milestones for scope, budget, schedule, and resources.
Prepare annual expense budgets and monitor and control activity to these plans.
Work in conjunction with other managers in R&D, Marketing, and various stakeholders to optimize the overall performance of the organization. This may include solving emerging issues with resources, processes, and products. It may include the development of long-term, medium term and short-term plans.
Hire, develop, and coach DCI Labs staff in accordance with company policies and procedures. Write performance evaluations, recommend appropriate salary increases and other job-related changes per established guidelines.

Requirements

8+ years of experience as an Engineer or Scientist with a bachelor's degree in a related field. Or 5+ years of experience as an Engineer or Scientist with a MS/MA or Ph.D. degree.
Must have 3+ years as a direct manager of an engineering staff
Excellent organization and multi-tasking skills. Able to manage multiple research projects at the same time.
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff, verbally & in writing.
Assertive interpersonal & problem-solving skills that build consensus & resolve issues.

Desired:
Design experience in Radio Frequency circuits at the PC Board level and with digital radio protocols and standards.
Experience working with a legal team from innovation through granted patent.
Proficiency in at least one of the following areas: Electricity and Magnetism; Sensors and Embedded Systems; Structures and Materials; Digital Signal Processing; Electronic Engineering; Embedded Software or Firmware; RF Design (especially at the circuit level); Digital Radio Modulation and Communication Protocols.

Who you are:
Passionate about managing engineers and scientists from multiple disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, firmware, software, and others.
Passionate about science and technology and making direct and unique contributions to products that solve tough customer problems.
Excited about working on a collaborative and innovative team!

If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or another role at DCI

Benefits
Unparalleled health benefits (PPO plan with no deductibles, no co-pays, DCI covers 99% of costs)
Quarterly bonuses: we all share in the success of the company
Professional development
401k match (3% match from DCI regardless of participation, 5% maximum match, 100% vested immediately)
22 days PTO
Parental leave
Company covers 100% of payroll taxes for state family medical leave
11 annual paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
Winter break (we are closed the last week of each year)

Compensation:
DCI is proud to offer comprehensive compensation packages including competitive base pay and discretionary quarterly profit sharing bonuses to all part-time and full-time team members. Base pay is reviewed at a minimum on an annual basis.
Pay range: $138,800 - 168,900 per year. To ensure equity, our compensation philosophy is to bring people into new roles in the range of the mid-point of that role. Factors considered for pay include the level of skill, experience, training, external market factors, and internal value.
Profit sharing bonus: Over the last 3 years, quarterly bonuses ranged between 11% and 27%. Future bonuses could be higher or lower depending on company profits.

Why DCI?
Work hard, play often... DCI employees are innovative and creative. Our open (forest-like) work environment creates free flowing conversations across all functions. We have gaming days; Lego challenges and ping pong matches to build on our creativity when one hits a roadblock. If that is not enough, our employees bring their four-legged companions (dogs) to work and can take them for a walk around the Green River trail.
DCI takes pride in caring a lot about our employees. We believe that employees should not be burdened with benefits expenses, so we provide lucrative health care plans unmatched in most other companies. We also like to eat at DCI and find any excuse to celebrate the most random holidays (Pi Day, Chocolate Ice Cream Day, etc.) We have monthly catered lunches, a fully stocked snack area, sporting tickets, wellness competitions, and most importantly a team of people who will tell you that DCI is the best place they've ever worked. This is evident by our long service team and low turnover.

Hybrid Work Schedule:
Success delivering the highest quality products requires this role to collaborate across engineering, product and manufacturing. This position has a primary work location at the Kent, WA location.

We Celebrate Inclusion:
DCI is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at DCI is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. DCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
It is DCI’s policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. The Company's EEO policy includes the full & complete support of the Company and all levels of leadership. Because it's just the right thing to do. We hope you think so too.

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