Director of Hardware

About Aegis Sortation

At Aegis, our purpose is clear: to create raving fans through expert innovation in intralogistics. Our team combines innovative thinking with deep industry expertise to deliver solutions for projects of all sizes, throughputs, and complexities.

Aegis Sortation is a leader in the intralogistics technology and innovation space. Our expertise spans E-Commerce, Freight and Parcel, and Warehouse and Distribution. As a prime integrator, we have a team capable of conceptualizing and laying out complex systems, and completing detailed design engineering, procurement, and field installation across various project platforms. Our commitment to integrating excellence throughout the project life cycle sets us apart, delivering automation solutions to businesses ranging from local service providers to international logistics giants.

About the role

• The Director of Hardware Engineering leads the electrical hardware design of automated systems for both new (greenfield) and existing (brownfield) installations. This role ensures all designs meet industry standards (UL, IEC, NFPA) and customer specifications, with a focus on robust field device layout and component selection. You will collaborate across teams and with customers to clarify requirements, drive innovation, and deliver reliable solutions. The Director will mentor and develop a high-performing engineering team, set strategic vision, and build scalable processes to support rapid organizational growth.

What you'll do

• Lead hardware design for automated systems in both greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Ensure all designs comply with UL, IEC, NFPA, and customer specifications.
• Oversee robust field device layout and component selection.
• Collaborate with customers during requirements gathering and design reviews.
• Mentor engineers, set strategic direction, and build a scalable, high-performing team.
• Develop and implement engineering processes to support rapid growth.
• Drive cross-functional teamwork and uphold Aegis’s core values.

Embrace and promote by incorporating into your work the core values of Aegis:

1. Professionalism: Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Everyone is accountable for their work. Above all, respect others.

2. Customer Focus: Always work to exceed customer expectations.

3. Collaboration: Share ideas; train and mentor others to your level. Improve one another. 4. Take it Personal: Complete every task as if your reputation depends on it. Because it does!

5. Make it Better: Ask yourself, “What can I do to make our company better?”

6. Open Minded: Look at the possibilities and think outside the box. Embrace change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Advanced expertise in Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and Safety over Ethernet/IP.
• Proven ability to design Main Control Panels and select components for complex systems.
• Successful leadership of hardware design for both new installations and upgrades.
• Deep knowledge of UL, IEC, NFPA, and other relevant codes.
• Skilled at customer engagement during requirements and design reviews.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and build scalable teams.
• Comfortable building processes and scaling a team in a fast-growing, dynamic environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• 401k match
• Paid time off
• 10 Company Holidays
• Professional development opportunities

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of Aegis Sortation to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Aegis Sortation will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.