Director of Engineering, Safety

Director of Engineering | The SOMM Hotel & Spa   The Director of Engineering is responsible for overseeing all aspects of property maintenance, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the hotel’s physical, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. This position leads the engineering team in maintaining the building’s functionality, appearance, and safety standards while supporting sustainability initiatives and budgetary goals. The Director of Engineering ensures all preventive and corrective maintenance programs are executed effectively to uphold operational excellence and guest satisfaction.     Let’s start off with the most important part-what’s in it for you: The Perks *Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status * Salary Range: $89,000 to $110,000 DOE * Cellphone Allowance * Incentive Eligible * Commuter/Parking Allowance * Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday) * Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters) * Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K * HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution * Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE) * Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives) * Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit) * Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!) * Employee Assistance Program * “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities * Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion) * Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow! * Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)   Our Commitment to you: “People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success. Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.   What Success Looks Like: Your Impact The Director of Engineering serves as the strategic custodian of the property’s physical asset, infrastructure, and technical operations. This leadership role demands a blend of technical expertise, fiscal responsibility, and team leadership to maintain the highest standards of luxury, safety, and operational efficiency. * Direct engineering operations, ensuring the peak performance, regulatory compliance, and longevity of all critical property systems, including MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), HVAC, and advanced life-safety systems. * Orchestrate the comprehensive maintenance and preservation of the hotel’s structural integrity, specialized equipment, and grounds, consistently meeting high aesthetic and functional standards on time and within budget. * Architect and execute a rigorous preventive maintenance program designed to optimize building performance, mitigate operational risks, and eliminate unscheduled downtime. * Drive environmental sustainability initiatives by rigorously analyzing utility consumption and implementing sophisticated energy, water, and waste-reduction strategies. * Optimize capital expenditure and operational budgets through strategic vendor management, meticulous service contract negotiations, and seamless oversight of major capital improvement projects. * Cultivate a high-performance engineering team through targeted mentorship, continuous technical training, and objective performance evaluations, fostering a culture of safety, precision, and professional growth. * Maintain world-class operational environments, ensuring all maintenance facilities, workshops, and asset inventories are organized, secure, and fully accountable. * Serve as the primary custodian of regulatory compliance, maintaining meticulous documentation for all inspections, repairs, and municipal safety requirements. * Act as the critical first responder for operational emergencies, ensuring swift, decisive resolution of after-hours crises. * Collaborate as a key member of the leadership team, partnering cross-functionally with executive stakeholders to deliver an uncompromised, seamless experience for guests and team members alike. * Execute high-impact special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by the Hotel Manager. What You Bring * Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, or related technical field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience considered. * 10+ years of progressive maintenance or engineering experience, including supervisory or management experience in a hotel or resort. * Marriott International experience strongly preferred. * Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, mechanical). * Ability to read and interpret technical documents, blueprints, and schematics. * Proficient in maintenance management systems, Transcendence, and Microsoft Office Suite. * Demonstrated leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team. * Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and respond to emergency calls as needed. * Relevant certification and/or relevant trade licenses preferred. * Must have the ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written) in English.   Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

WHO WE ARE Neuroelectrics is a creative, high-tech company offering the best-in-class non-invasive and high-definition electrical brain stimulation technology for personalized neuromodulation. By measuring and modifying brain function, we aim to restore brain health, minimize disabilities and create a better life for patients. We are looking for new members of our team who already live by our shared values and are inspired by our company’s Vision — accelerate the evolution of brain science and technology by delivering advanced solutions to help end patients suffering from brain pathologies — and our Mission — revolutionize the understanding of the brain through new personalized neuromodulation therapies, anywhere and at any time. POSITION SUMMARY We are looking for a Director of Engineering to own the full engineering function at Neuroelectrics — systems, hardware, firmware, software — and report to the Executive Committee as the senior technical voice in the company. Product decides what we build and for whom; you own how we build it: the architecture, the technical decisions, the engineering quality, and the team that ships it. You combine principal-engineer-level technical depth with proven leadership at scale. You are hands-on by default — when a major signal-integrity issue, a stubborn architectural question, or a release-blocking bug shows up, you do not watch from the sidelines. Systems, hardware and software engineering report to you.  WHAT WILL YOU DO * Contribute to company-level strategy and decisions — from an engineering point of view — and put technical reality on the table when business calls are being made. * Own the full engineering organization — systems, hardware, firmware, software — and the system-level architecture that ties them together. Defend it when reality pushes back. * Own engineering execution end-to-end: architecture, technical design, build quality, V&V, release. Commit to feasibility, technical risk, capacity and schedule with eyes open, so Product can make scope and prioritization calls on solid ground. * Build the engineering team. Hire and retain strong managers and senior Individual Contributors, develop the next layer of technical leaders, and shape an organization that matches where the product is going — not where it has been. * Set the engineering operating system: how we plan, how we review, how we ship. Design and code reviews, configuration management, test automation, release discipline. * Be the senior technical reference on the hardest problems: signal quality, stimulation delivery, connectivity, data integrity, firmware reliability, cloud uptime. You do not debug every issue — but when the team is stuck on something critical, you roll up your sleeves and engage at the same level as your strongest senior engineer. * Own product reliability with Production and Customer Support: triage, complaint trending, corrective actions, reliability programs, and CAPA support when needed. * Drive platform modernization: pay down technical debt, modularize, and plan staged redesigns that lower risk while preserving compliance. * Embed design controls and risk management into how engineering really works day to day; partner with RA/QA to keep traceability audit-ready, not theatrical. * Set direction on hardware and firmware: low-noise front-ends, stimulation current sources and safety monitoring, wireless, EMC/ESD, DFM/DFT, production test. You don’t design the next board yourself, but you can challenge the people who do — in detail. * Set direction on software and cloud: device control applications, observability and telemetry, secure update strategy, cybersecurity for connected devices. You can review architectures and code with substance, not just slides. * Work as a peer with Product, RA/QA, Production, Clinical and Customer Support. Bring engineering reality into product and business decisions; once a decision is made, turn it into a rigorous technical plan your team can execute. WHAT DO YOU NEED * BSc/MSc in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering/Computer Science, Telecommunications, Physics, or a similarly rigorous quantitative field (or equivalent experience). * Significant experience (typically 15+ years) across product and system engineering, including several years at director or head-of-engineering level with managers as direct reports. * Demonstrated track record building and growing engineering organizations: hiring strong people, developing managers, retaining technical talent, and shaping a culture where engineers do their best work. * Technical depth at principal-engineer level, applied at director scope — you own system-level decisions across disciplines and have shipped products that customers depend on. * Medical device experience in regulated environments: design controls, risk management, V&V, and tight collaboration with RA/QA. Familiar with ISO 13485, ISO 14971 and IEC 60601. * Deep electronics background is non-negotiable: analog and mixed-signal design, embedded systems and firmware, wireless, and EMC/ESD considerations. You can read schematics, engage seriously with PCB layout and BOM choices, and challenge designs at the level your hardware leads expect — or above. * Solid software engineering fundamentals — able to review architectures and major design decisions, not just project plans. Comfortable with automated testing and CI/CD as part of how engineering operates. * Structured root-cause and reliability mindset: you build the systems and the team habits that close the loop from field issues to robust fixes. YOU WILL BE THE PERFECT FIT IF YOU ARE/HAVE Familiarity expected (or willingness to ramp quickly) * IEC 62304 (medical device software lifecycle) and IEC 62366-1 (usability engineering). * IEC 60601-1-11 (home healthcare environment) for home-use contexts. * Cybersecurity for connected health devices and software (e.g., IEC 81001-5-1 principles). Bonus points * Background with EEG acquisition systems: biopotential front-ends, electrode interfaces, artifact and noise mitigation. (We work at microvolt scale. You know what that means.) * Background with tDCS/tACS/tRNS stimulators: current source design, compliance voltage, safety monitoring, isolation, stimulation protocols. * Experience leading engineering on cloud-connected medical devices: telemetry, fleet management, remote updates, incident response. * Experience supporting EU MDR and/or FDA submissions — technical files, V&V, audit interactions. * MSc/PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroengineering or a related field. IF YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL ENJOY: Benefits  * Competitive salary in the sector (according to your experience/skills). * 26 vacation days per year + 24th and 31th of December. * Fully stocked kitchen (Coffee, organic fruits, snacks, and beverages). * Flexible Working Hours. * Up to 6 days of working from home per month. * Private Health insurance, including dental coverage. * Professional development and collaborative environment. * Unique opportunity to join our company early with excellent market traction and huge potential to grow * Incredible office in Barcelona in Av. Tibidabo. (shower, stunning views of all of Barcelona, etc.)  * Team Building Events.