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Engineering Manager jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in aerospace, defense, semiconductors, energy, and enterprise technology and openings at every level from newly promoted team lead through senior director of engineering. Houston, Austin, and Dallas-Fort Worth anchor the market, with major employers like Lockheed Martin, Texas Instruments, and ExxonMobil consistently hiring across engineering disciplines. The most sought-after specialties are software engineering management, systems engineering leadership, and manufacturing operations management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Operations Manager
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to manage a team of designers/engineers to deliver high quality, cost effective, and timely engineering solutions to customers. Each day, you will formulate plans and allocate resources to meet the agreed contractual and financial targets. You will also showcase your expertise by initiating, coordinating, driving, and overseeing team development and continual improvement of processes and procedures to strengthen the engineering and design capability.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid
This role is contributing to the Automation, Marine and Ports Division in either Houston, TX, or Vancouver, CA.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Providing direction to the engineering team with a focus on functional safety, cybersecurity, on time delivery, quality, and margin improvement.
- Ensuring the projects/ operations value chain portfolio follow sound methodology and execution practices in accordance with internal standard procedures and that the projects are closed as per the contract specifications.
- Initiating, coordinating, driving, and overseeing continual improvement of processes and procedures to strengthen the engineering / design capability and efficiency, utilize agile methodologies to reduce engineering lead time, and enhance functional safety and cybersecurity.
- Driving team performance to ensure that the deliverables are met on time and as per the set contract specifications and safety, cyber security, and quality requirements.
- Act as the technical lead for selected projects.
Our team dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
Qualifications for the role
- You enjoy working with a combination of technical and commercial aspects of the project delivery.
- You are passionate about enabling the engineering team to develop, perform and deliver on multiple priorities in parallel.
- You hold a MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or Naval Engineering and have at least 8 years of experience in a relevant field.
- You are at ease communicating in English. Spanish knowledge is beneficial.
- You hold a valid authorization to work in USA and/or Canada.
What's in it for you?
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
More about us
The Marine & Ports Division serves the shipping and ports industries through its extensive portfolio of integrated systems and solutions that improve the flexibility, reliability and energy efficiency of vessels and container terminals. By coupling power, propulsion, automation, marine software and services that ensure maximum vessel uptime, the Division is well positioned to help the marine industry to achieve its decarbonization targets while improving the profitability and sustainability of our customers’ business throughout the entire lifecycle of vessels. With ABB Ability™ Marine software solutions and ABB Ability™ Collaborative Operations Centers around the world, shipowners and operators can run their fleets at lower fuel and maintenance costs, while improving crew, passenger and cargo safety as well as overall productivity of their operations. Further, the Division delivers automation, electrical systems and digital solutions for container and bulk cargo handling, from ship to gate. These solutions help terminal operators meet the challenge of larger ships, taller cranes and bigger volumes per call, and make terminal operations safer, greener and more productive.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Operations Manager
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to manage a team of designers/engineers to deliver high quality, cost effective, and timely engineering solutions to customers. Each day, you will formulate plans and allocate resources to meet the agreed contractual and financial targets. You will also showcase your expertise by initiating, coordinating, driving, and overseeing team development and continual improvement of processes and procedures to strengthen the engineering and design capability.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid
This role is contributing to the Automation, Marine and Ports Division in either Houston, TX, or Vancouver, CA.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Providing direction to the engineering team with a focus on functional safety, cybersecurity, on time delivery, quality, and margin improvement.
- Ensuring the projects/ operations value chain portfolio follow sound methodology and execution practices in accordance with internal standard procedures and that the projects are closed as per the contract specifications.
- Initiating, coordinating, driving, and overseeing continual improvement of processes and procedures to strengthen the engineering / design capability and efficiency, utilize agile methodologies to reduce engineering lead time, and enhance functional safety and cybersecurity.
- Driving team performance to ensure that the deliverables are met on time and as per the set contract specifications and safety, cyber security, and quality requirements.
- Act as the technical lead for selected projects.
Our team dynamics
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
Qualifications for the role
- You enjoy working with a combination of technical and commercial aspects of the project delivery.
- You are passionate about enabling the engineering team to develop, perform and deliver on multiple priorities in parallel.
- You hold a MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or Naval Engineering and have at least 8 years of experience in a relevant field.
- You are at ease communicating in English. Spanish knowledge is beneficial.
- You hold a valid authorization to work in USA and/or Canada.
What's in it for you?
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
More about us
The Marine & Ports Division serves the shipping and ports industries through its extensive portfolio of integrated systems and solutions that improve the flexibility, reliability and energy efficiency of vessels and container terminals. By coupling power, propulsion, automation, marine software and services that ensure maximum vessel uptime, the Division is well positioned to help the marine industry to achieve its decarbonization targets while improving the profitability and sustainability of our customers’ business throughout the entire lifecycle of vessels. With ABB Ability™ Marine software solutions and ABB Ability™ Collaborative Operations Centers around the world, shipowners and operators can run their fleets at lower fuel and maintenance costs, while improving crew, passenger and cargo safety as well as overall productivity of their operations. Further, the Division delivers automation, electrical systems and digital solutions for container and bulk cargo handling, from ship to gate. These solutions help terminal operators meet the challenge of larger ships, taller cranes and bigger volumes per call, and make terminal operations safer, greener and more productive.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Engineering Manager Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- Apple84
- Amazon32
- Garver30
- HDR26
- Oracle19
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services282
- Technology & Software138
- Electronics & Hardware109
- Construction & Real Estate100
- Manufacturing61
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering manager jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a closely related technical discipline
- Proven experience leading and growing cross-functional engineering teams
- Proficiency managing full project lifecycles from scoping through delivery and release
- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or other iterative engineering development frameworks
- Strong track of coordinating with product, operations, and executive stakeholders
- Experience with engineering tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms
Engineering Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering manager in Texas?
Most engineering managers in Texas move into the role after several years as an individual contributor engineer, often with a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from a program accredited by ABET. Employers in sectors like aerospace and defense frequently prefer candidates with a Professional Engineer license issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, though it is not universally required. Building cross-functional leadership experience and completing a management track within a Texas engineering organization is the most common path.
Which companies hire engineering managers in Texas?
Employers hiring engineering managers in Texas right now include Apple, Amazon, and Garver, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, and energy companies means demand is steady across both legacy industrial employers and high-growth technology firms headquartered in the state.
Which Texas cities have the most engineering manager jobs?
Austin, Houston, and Dallas have the most engineering manager openings in Texas. Houston's energy and petrochemical industry, Dallas-Fort Worth's enterprise technology and defense corridors, and Austin's rapidly expanding semiconductor and software sector each drive consistent hiring, while suburban markets like Round Rock and Plano add volume through major corporate campuses anchored in those areas.
Are there remote engineering manager jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely software-focused roles because engineering managers in Texas frequently oversee physical teams, manufacturing floors, or lab environments that require an on-site presence. About 15% of engineering manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with remote opportunities concentrated in software engineering management and platform or infrastructure team leadership rather than hardware, defense, or energy operations roles.
How can I get hired as a engineering manager in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a team lead or technical lead role within an existing Texas engineering organization before stepping into a full management title. Large Texas employers like Texas Instruments, Raytheon, and major energy firms run associate engineering and rotational development programs that place early-career engineers on a visible trajectory toward management. Earning an ABET-accredited degree, pursuing a Professional Engineer license through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, and building a record of mentoring junior engineers all strengthen a candidacy significantly.
Where can I find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Texas cities and industries. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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