The Averna experience 

Averna delivers industry-leading test solutions and services for communications and electronics device-makers worldwide, accelerating product development, quality and innovation: 

• Be global@work: Serve international customers and collaborate with cross functional teams in California, across the US, with sister sites in Mexico, in Canada, in Europe and Asia 

• Drive innovation@work: Participate in the development of market-leading high-tech products in the Automotive & Transportation, Electric Vehicles, Consumer Electronics, Industrials and Life Sciences. 

• Develop your talent@work: Contribute to thrilling projects that will stretch your skills and talent to the maximum. 

• Enjoy success@work: Be part of a fast-growing company with award-winning products and teams. 

• Share your passion@work: Meet passionate people, enjoy our modern environment and dynamic atmosphere. 

Oversee local and remote technical teams to plan, execute, and deliver customer-facing, outsourced engineering and manufacturing projects. Oversee internal (from other Averna sister-sites, including our Quebec and European offices) and external recruiting and build technical teams comprised of Engineers, Project Managers, and Technicians. Accountable for Averna’s Western Region Gross Margin targets. Participate as a primary stakeholder in requirements, risk, and project cost evaluation. Represent Averna as the customer-facing Key Account Executive. Set work objectives and priorities for technical staff, provide work instructions, monitor their progress and performance, ensure goals and timelines are met, and carry out personnel actions, such as hiring, firing, time off, raises, and promotions. Job can be performed from anywhere in the U.S. Travel domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time depending on the project.

Bachelor’s degree or the foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, plus 7 years of experience in a Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Test Engineering occupation. The 7 years of experience in a Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Test Engineering occupation must include:

• 7 years of experience in Project or Program Management;
• 7 years of experience in manufacturing, contract manufacturing, or a related field;
• 5 years of experience with People Management (combination of direct and indirect management);
• 5 years of experience, collaborating, and coordinating activities between high technology professionals in engineering and manufacturing;
• 5 years of experience providing customer-facing engineering services in sales;
• 5 years of experience in account management within the high-tech and manufacturing industries; 
• Demonstrated knowledge in the integration of test platforms and industrial automation; and contract manufacturing companies and business models.
• Job can be performed anywhere in the U.S.
• Professional proficiency or Native French language required.

Work location:  1515 Center Park Dr., Charlotte, NC 28217. Job can be performed anywhere in the U.S. Domestic and international travel required up to 50% of the time depending on the project.

If interested, email resume or curriculum vitae to: [email protected] and reference DEE-MM.

Averna is committed to employment equity and to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.