Sr. Field Engineering Manager

About the Role

The Sr. Field Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing a team of engineers tasked at delivering new product introductions (NPIs) to major ZT customers.  This will include execution and enablement of products through the qualification life cycle, including power on, debug, triage of issues and resolution for on time delivery.  The role will include customer relationship management, setting and meeting commitments, and direct 1st line engineering team management.   Management of functional roles include validation engineering, product management, and systems engineering.  The role will interact heavily with internal engineering, design, and product teams to define deliverables, push priorities and deliver results. The ultimate goal of the Sr. Field Engineering Manager is to delight the customer with exceptional NPI execution and delivery.

What You Will Do

• Acts as the primary owner on behalf of the field engineering organization for the NPI functions related to the customer which you would be responsible for. 
• Continuously build and leads a team of engineers focusing on delivering NPIs. 
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including engineering, sales, design, program management, to deliver and execute NPI for the customer.
• Identify and routinely uses the most effective and cost-efficient business practices to execute processes.
• Continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness. 
• Exercise independent judgment in planning and organizing work; monitors performance and reports status to senior management.
• Troubleshoots relatively complex problems and issues.
• Ensures employee compliance with Company policies, procedures and practices.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in related field required, or advanced degree with equivalent work experience Minimum of 8 years’ experience. 
• Creative leader with superior analytical abilities. 
• Strong problem solving and technical skills to earn trust and influence partners and teams. 
• Knowledge of server hardware development process and lifecycle. 
• Ability to handle stressful situations with perseverance and professionalism. Proven ability to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with both internal partners and external clients.
• Hands on computer hardware and/or technical support experience is a required.

ZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be around $158,250 to $211,000. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.

Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.

Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

What We Offer
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

Compensation & Financial Security

-Competitive base salary

-Performance-based annual bonus eligibility

-401(k) retirement savings plan

-Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

-Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers

-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-

-Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

-Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays

-Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

-Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities

-Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.