The Associate Director of Hardware Engineering is responsible for end-to-end ownership of the Procell InSite hardware platform, including architecture, development, industrialization and scaled production. This role leverages the product requirements to define the hardware technical strategy and execution model required to deliver reliable, manufacturable, and globally deployable products aligned with our business objectives.
This leader serves as the senior hardware authority for Procell InSite—setting direction, making critical technical and investment tradeoffs, and ensuring hardware execution scales efficiently across product generations. The role leads a core internal engineering team, orchestrates external design partners, and coordinates engagement with contract manufacturers and key suppliers.
Success requires a combination of deep engineering judgment, manufacturing credibility, and strong people leadership, with the ability to translate product strategy into durable hardware platforms delivered at scale.
This role is based in Atlanta, with up to 20% domestic and international travel.
Hardware Platform Ownership
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Execution
Production Planning & Delivery
Team Leadership & Development
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s preferred).
8+ years of experience in hardware engineering, with at least 3 years in a people‑management or technical leadership role.
Proven experience taking hardware products from concept through mass production.
Hands‑on experience working with contract manufacturers and global supply chains.
Strong understanding of PCBA design, power management, low‑power systems, and hardware validation/testing.
Demonstrated ability to balance technical depth with execution speed and cost discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with IoT, embedded systems, or battery‑powered devices.
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements for global hardware deployment.
Experience supporting early‑stage or fast‑scaling products in ambiguous environments.
Strong systems‑thinking mindset with the ability to anticipate downstream impacts of design decisions.
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Duracell focuses on sustainable growth, industry-leading innovation and creating long term value for our customers and consumers. At Duracell integrity, end to end accountability across all levels, fast decision making and a “can do” attitude are highly valued. Powered by those, Duracell - a multi-national and multi-cultural company – is committed to become the world’s undisputed #1 Personal Power Company.
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