Conductix-Wampfler is a progressive and growing international organization that offers challenging and rewarding opportunities in a variety of markets where power in motion is required. We are looking to add an Engineering Manager, Electrical and Automation to the Product Platforms and Engineering team. You will be supported by an organization that is known as an industry leader in the mobile electrification market, that not only manufactures high quality products but provides "service after the sale" that drives our niche in the market. Were continuing to pioneer growth in our industry by enabling automation through our markets.

Qualified candidates will be results-focused, self-directed, data-driven and have the ability to adapt easily to the changing needs of the business and our customers. This is a hands-on position. You will be working with the risk management, EHS, engineering and manufacturing teams to identify trends and work to implement preventative measures to limit failure of product and processes.

Qualified candidates will possess the following:

Ability to coach, mentor, and develop a technical team to achieve group objectives.

Critical thinking and process-oriented mindset to resolve open issues and focus on continuous improvement throughout the team.

S. in Electrical Engineering; or equivalent education and experience.

3 7 years experience managing and leading technical staff; engineering manager, supervisor, or other technical team lead.

Experience with UL, IEC, FCC, and similar standards for electrical system design and regulatory compliance.

Substantial knowledge of embedded system design, firmware and software code creation, review, and control.

Experience with EPLAN Electric P8, Altium Designer, and Embedded Software development in C.

Ability to manage many concurrent projects while maintaining a high level of productivity to complete projects on time.

Knowledge of programable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, and Industrial Ethernet communication protocols is desirable

Conductix-Wampfler offers a great starting wage, with health, dental, and life insurance, 401k plan, paid vacation/personal time and holidays, profit sharing and tuition reimbursement program.

Please send resume to rogene.smith@conductix.com , apply online at www.conductix.us under careers.

Drug-free workplace/EOE

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Summary Engineering Manager, Electrical and Automation

Plays a key role in achieving strategic objectives, and in developing innovative products focused on shaping the future of industrial mobility. Aids in the development of new core competencies within the engineering department.

Coaches, develops, and leads a group of electrical engineers, automation engineers, and application engineers to support the larger engineering team to complete design, verification, validation and release-to-production activities.

Accountable for on-time completion of large projects, new product developments, and customer/product support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include

Assures timely completion of Controls and Automation design tasks in support of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), with specific attention to revenue-generating requests.

Reviews and approves ECOs, design packages, bills of materials, firmware/software, math data, and other technical documentation.

Provides leadership and know-how to the Controls and Automation team; supports system design analysis, circuit analysis, software code reviews, and associated validation activities.

Coaches, evaluates, and works to develop direct reports to assure they have the required skills and appropriate resources.

Assist additional engineering teams, provides electrical and automation engineering expertise to complete large cross-functional projects.

Supports research and development activities; creates appropriate designs of experiments and provides feedback to product management to guide development.

Reviews design risk assessment, verification, and validation activities as required to assure products and provided solutions will meet customers technical and contractual requirements.

Designs and validates embedded hardware systems, schematics, and PCB assemblies; Develops and validates embedded software in C.

Programs microcontrollers and PLCs to process I/O signals and assure robust error-free communications.

Assures engineering work follows established design and quality practices in accordance with company and department policy.

Reviews Corrective Action Reports (CARs) and provides support to address root cause and close issues.

Travels to support engineering teams at both US CoE facilities as needed (Omaha, NE and Harlan, IA).

Coordinates engineering activities across all engineering teams with the Director of Engineering, and Engineering Managers.

Assist the Director of Engineering and Engineering Management staff, providing budgetary details in support of testing for projects and customer specific opportunities.

Supports corporate strategic objectives and upholds the companys core values.

Supervisory and Leadership Responsibilities

Supervises a group of Electrical Engineers, Automation Engineers, and Application Engineers that support our Control and Automation products.

Interviews, hires, and trains employees. Completes 1 on 1s at a frequency appropriate for each direct report, assesses employee performance, and corrects behaviors when needed.

Provides leadership, know-how, and completes performance reviews for the team.

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these team members. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Qualified candidates will possess the following

B.S. in Electrical Engineering; or equivalent education and experience.

3 7 years experience managing and leading technical staff; engineering manager, supervisor, or other technical team lead.

Experience with UL, IEC, FCC, and similar standards for electrical system design and regulatory compliance.

Substantial knowledge of embedded system design, firmware and software code creation, review, and control.

Experience with EPLAN Electric P8, Altium Designer, and Embedded Software development in C.

Ability to manage many concurrent projects while maintaining a high level of productivity to complete projects on time.

Knowledge of programable logic controllers, variable frequency drives, and Industrial Ethernet communication protocols is desirable.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. During travel noise levels may require the use of hearing protection. Work in our prototype or test facility will require the use of PPE including safety glasses and steel-toe safety shoes.