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Turner Laser Systems · 1 month ago

Systems & Controls Engineering Manager

Fremont, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Turner Laser Systems is expanding its core business and is seeking a Systems & Controls Engineering Manager. This leadership role involves taking ownership of system performance for their tools and mentoring a team while being hands-on with engineering tasks.

IndustrialManufacturingProduct Design

Responsibilities

Act as the primary technical owner for system performance , from the pre-sale quotation phase to final sign-off. You will analyze customer requirements, validate proposed designs, and perform the detailed calculations (statistical analysis, error budgets) to guarantee we can meet performance specifications (accuracy, precision, throughput)

Lead and own all software and motion controls, including managing outsourced development, defining new features, and acting as the primary escalation point for all controls-related issues

Roll up your sleeves for hands-on power-up, integration, and setup, personally debugging and verifying that all subsystems function as a cohesive whole

Manage the entire system verification and testing lifecycle, from strategic scoping and risk management to developing new test algorithms and serving as the top-level expert for troubleshooting

Mentor and manage our software and controls engineers, providing daily technical guidance and career development to maximize their productivity and engagement

Own the complete service lifecycle for non-laser products, from Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and installation to post-sale field support, ensuring high customer satisfaction

Travel to client sites to support service and installs where appropriate

Establish and run a weekly leadership rhythm (e.g., Systems & Controls meetings) to drive proactive initiatives for documentation, product performance, and build efficiency

Exercise cross-functional influence with humility and clarity—building trust, aligning teams around technical priorities, and engaging in constructive, even difficult, conversations with the openness and vulnerability confident leadership requires

Qualification

Systems engineeringPrecision motion controlsSoftware development managementPerformance analysisAdvanced metrologyAlgorithm expertiseMechanical engineering knowledgeElectrical engineering knowledgeLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsCollaborative approachProblem-solving mindset

Required

A mindset of full accountability. You take personal responsibility for problems and are energized by finding the solution

Bachelors degree in Engineering (e.g., Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics) or a related technical field

5-8+ years of hands-on experience in systems engineering for complex capital equipment, with a deep specialization in software, high-precision motion controls, and systems integration

Must be a master of precision motion and automation. You must demonstrate a deep understanding of system-level repeatability, accuracy, and error budgets

Extensive experience with advanced metrology, including vision systems, non-contact sensors, and 3D sensors for in-situ measurement and qualification

Deep algorithm expertise, with a strong understanding of the advanced mathematics required for complex systems engineering

Proven experience in system performance analysis and modeling. You must be an expert in taking a proposed system configuration, analyzing customer specs, and doing the detailed calculations (e.g., statistical analysis, error budgets, throughput models) to validate performance and quantify risk

Sufficient knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering to effectively collaborate with TLS ME or EE, provide valuable feedback at review designs, and provide a systems perspective

Must have at least 3 years of formal management experience, including managing direct reports, conducting performance reviews, and providing career mentorship

A high level of emotional maturity and proven leadership skills are a must. You must possess excellent interpersonal skills, value a collaborative and self-aware approach equally to technical brilliance, and believe deeply in the importance of a positive, high-trust team culture

Proven ability to be 'hands-on.' You are the person who can, and enjoys, 'physically working on tools, programming tools, and debugging' to find a solution

Demonstrable experience in managing outsourced software development including defining new feature requirements and testing/evaluating of the software

A 'structure-builder' mindset. You see a lack of definition as an opportunity to build robust processes, not as a problem

Personal drive to work in an extremely creative, fast-paced, and start-up environment

This is an onsite role, you will be expected to be onsite the vast majority of the time

Benefits

Culture-focused; purpose driven; people first

Small company atmosphere with room for growth and flexibility on a tight-knit team

Flexible time: we support flexible schedules, provided they align with your responsibilities, team needs, and project timelines. Flex time requires coordination and mutual accountability.

Medical (covers 100% CA employee’s premium), Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

401K match

15 PTO days/year to start. Can be used for vacation or sick days.

Equity vesting opportunities