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Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing-improving productivity, enhancing people's lives and redefining what's possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications-from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing. Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta. Job Summary The VP of Engineering will be part of the JADAK leadership team and will lead the R&D and engineering teams with projects in vertical markets ranging from in vitro diagnostic, surgical navigation, surgical robotics to industrial and retail automation. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking leader experienced in attracting, developing, and leading talented groups of engineers and technicians. Primary Responsibilities
Lead product development from concept to commercialization, ensuring alignment with budget, timeline, and strategic goals, while fostering collaboration with Product Management and Commercial Teams. Advise leadership on technology and product direction, driving innovation and growth while maintaining a customer-centric approach across the Engineering team. Improve engineering throughput and quality, optimizing R&D investment returns and ensuring timely market entry for new products. Build and develop a high-performing engineering team, mentoring leaders to improve discipline, quality, and accountability. Collaborate with business leaders to integrate product delivery across units, ensuring alignment with business strategy and market needs. Oversee cross-functional project plans, ensuring proper execution and resource allocation, and represent the company externally. Drive organizational change and process improvements, refining development practices and continuously enhancing product and quality standards. Contribute to the development of a robust Design and Development process to effectively meet the needs of customers in the medical device industry Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support customer requirements and business goals
General Tasks:
Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental regulations. Maintain safety and environmental standards in the work environment and ensure continuous improvement.
Required Experience, Education, Skills and Competencies
Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering Systems engineering experience with knowledge of controls and software engineering At least 10 years' experience in an engineering leadership position related to the design of project-based automation solutions, electro-mechanical equipment. Experience working within a product-based organization Experience in restructuring and change management Experience in managing engineering team in multiple locations. Strong technical background in machine vision, RFID, barcode, printing, or related technologies preferred. Experience in the medical device or life sciences industry is strongly preferred Strong project management skills, with experience managing complex projects and budgets Excellent communication and collaboration skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Demonstrated personnel leadership skills and personnel development abilities Demonstrated external communications and relationship-building skills Experienced in commercial capabilities and Intellectual Property matter negotiation
Travel Requirements
Compensation and Benefits
The base pay for this position is $241,148 up to $331,578 per year depending on the geographic market. Dependent on the position offered, annual bonuses and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of the compensation package. Novanta supports all aspects of your life's needs. This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better.
Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy. Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.
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Novanta Corporation
Mar 03, 2025