Now Hiring - Technical Project Manager in Lisle, IL

About the Company: Hilscher North America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hilscher Gesellschaft, a German company that is a Global Leader specializing in industrial communications technologies. Core products include gateways, PC cards, embedded modules, chips, controllers and supporting software stacks. Hilscher’s netX system-on-a-chip solution is a highly integrated network controller optimized for communication. NetX provides the universal connectivity backbone for the company’s extensive family of network interface products and custom solutions. Hilscher's unique industrial automation communication solutions require self-motivated team players who are interested in a fast-paced environment and the ability to grow and excel. We provide a welcoming culture, and the structure and support for success. Position Summary: Hilscher North America, Inc. is seeking an experienced technical project manager with sales experience who is familiar with embedded software and will work closely with customers and their specific technology requirements. The position includes analyzing the scope of work, project management, some inside sales, developing concepts together with the customer, and possible firmware development. Limited travel to customer locations and Germany may be required. Job Duties: · Provide interface and project management for our 3rd party contract partners.· Technical support for embedded sales team· Inside Sales responsibilities· Direct technical support for embedded customers· Provide initial schematic review of customer designs· Provide written documentation for Statement of Work, Requirements document for the customers, HQ and our contractors. Requires close communication to help the customer identify real needs and requirements, and to advise against plans that conflict with Hilscher capabilities. · Second level support for End User and IOT technical support people· Occasional technical support for the CEO, as required· Occasional travel as required to support sales team and customers· Mentoring and project leadership for software development team · Hardware support for software team· Procure hardware and tools to support embedded technical support and software development· Provide customer interface for development projects · Technical support for office admin team.· Provide technical feedback on recruitment candidates. Content expert.· Train new employees on Hilscher products and processes. · Coordinate and provide training classes and events for customers using HQ resources· Procure and prepare equipment for training sessions Required Skills and Experience:

• Education: Electrical/Electronic or Software Engineering Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in the software development industry
• Minimum 5 years’ Project Management experience with proven progressive achievements
• 2 years’ Inside Sales experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interpret clients’ needs
• Experience with writing software requirement specifications
• Embedded 32bit ARM based programming skills
• Basic knowledge of hardware required
• Familiar with embedded operating systems and C/C++ Embedded programming
• Command line compiler experience, such as GNU ARM tool chain
• Familiar with professional software editing tools, i.e., Eclipse, etc. and JTAG based debugging tools
• Experience with peripheral communications controllers 12C, SPI, Serial, Flash controllers, and Ethernet MAC
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

• Desired Experience:*
• Knowledge of industrial communications protocols; Profibus, DeviceNet, etc.
• Knowledge of Industrial Ethernet protocols; EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, etc.
• Ethernet knowledge would be helpful
• Knowledge of process or factory automation helpful

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year