R&D Engineering Manager, Electrical

The R&D Engineering Manager – Electrical manages and directs electrical engineers working on programs to meet organizational needs and to capitalize on new products. They coordinate activities of electrical engineering department to design, develop, manufacture, and test electrical components, products, and complex systems. They coordinate department activities, through team members, to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures. They analyze technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects. They confer with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products. They forecast operating costs of department and direct preparation of budget requests. They direct personnel activities of department, such as recruitment, hiring, performance evaluations, and salary adjustments. They may direct field testing of products and systems performed by field staff. They are responsible for the coordination and completion of projects; set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of project. They are familiar with a variety of the electrical engineering field's concepts, practices, and procedures. They have a strong grasp of good design principles and a passion for instilling them in the team. They rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Key Duties and Responsibilities Management: o Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities. o Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to management. o Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards. o Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures. o Minimizes the exposure and risk on project. o Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately. o Tracks and reports team hours and project expenses. Communication: o Facilitates team and business meetings effectively. o Holds regular status meetings with project team. o Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news. o Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors. o Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations. o Resolves and/or escalates issues as appropriate. o Understands how to facilitate communicate difficult/sensitive information. Leadership: o Challenges others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor. o Inspires coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence. o Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change. o Conducts effective performance evaluations and encourages personal development. o Helps team execute career development plans. o Seeks and participates in development opportunities above and beyond company required training. Teamwork: o Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions. o Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner. o Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members. o Mitigates team conflict and clarifies communication between members. Internal Operations: o Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions. o Leads internal teams/task forces o Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. 5 years medical device product development experience Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree 2 years medical device product development management experience. This position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship. 0-20% travel Disclosure as required by applicable law, the annual salary range for this position is $98,000 - $163,000. The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education and skill level. The salary range is CONMED’s good faith belief at the time of this posting. Colorado residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. The deadline to apply to this job posting is May 9, 2025. We may, however, extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on careers.conmed.com and an updated deadline will be reflected. Benefits: CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information. Competitive compensation Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses Know someone at CONMED? Have them submit you as a referral before applying for this position to be eligible for our Employee Referral Program incentives! CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-929-7176 option #5. CONMED Corporation is a progressive, global medical device company. Through thoughtful leadership, innovation and team work, we are changing the future of medicine. Our 3,500 employees worldwide make meaningful contributions, positively impact the business, and advance in their careers as our company and product portfolio grows. We are a leader in Orthopedics, General Surgery, Gynecology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, and Anesthesiology and our employees enjoy challenging and diverse job opportunities across these varied specializations. We are headquartered in upstate New York with additional domestic facilities in FL, CA, MA, CO, and GA. We have an international presence in more than 20 locations throughout Europe, Australia, Latin America, Asia, North America, and the Middle East.

Salary : $98,000 - $163,000