Mitsubishi Electric Trane US · 1 month ago
Director, Solutions Development
Suwanee, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $206K/yr
10+ years expMitsubishi Electric Trane US is seeking a Director of Solutions Development who will be responsible for driving the development of advanced HVAC control and software solutions. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative and customer-centric solutions that enhance energy efficiency and user experience.
ElectronicsHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)IndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary liaison between engineering leadership and customer stakeholders
Define and drive the architecture of HVAC control systems, spanning embedded devices, cloud infrastructure, and user interfaces
Lead cross-functional teams and external partners in executing development projects
Oversee development of embedded firmware, hardware design, cloud back-end systems, APIs, and front-end applications
Manage tools for configuration, deployment, and maintenance (standalone and cloud-based)
Align product development with business cases and cost justifications
Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and resource allocations
Host stage gate meetings and ensure adherence to development procedures
Collaborate with internal and external teams to assess technical feasibility and risks
Support Quality Assurance processes to validate production readiness
Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and industry best practices
Promote cross-training and professional growth
Conduct regular staff meetings, one-on-ones, and succession planning
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Address technical inquiries from factories and customers
Review and maintain technical documentation and collateral
Domestic and international travel up to 20% may be required
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to organize, lead, and manage software / hardware technical teams
10+ years of software / hardware development experience in new product development
5+ years of experience managing a controls / software / hardware development team
B.S. degree in computer science, engineering or related field with a M.S preferred
In depth experience with product management, including negotiating specifications and requirements, estimating schedules and budget
Experience in both Agile and Waterfall development procedures, as well as Stage-Gate product development. Experience in converting Waterfall processes to Agile a plus
Excellent communication and technical writing skills; analytical approach to problem solving; team oriented, self-motivated; works hands-on; technology enthusiast
Benefits
Commissions based on achieving individual performance and/or sales metrics
Incentive compensation and discretionary awards
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
401(k) eligibility
Various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Company
Mitsubishi Electric Trane US
Formed in 2018, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS) is a leading provider of heat pumps and VRF HVAC systems in the United States and Latin America.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tim Vordenbaumen
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-12
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