R&D Electrical Engineering Manager

Job Title: R&D Electrical Engineering Manager

Position Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Location: Milpitas, CA

Salary Range / Rate: Base 160k-210k Bonus

What You'll Do:

The R&D Manager leads and manages a cross-functional engineering team responsible for the design, development, and delivery of high-power products and power modules. This role focuses on power electronics hardware design while driving technical excellence, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration. The manager plays a critical role in aligning hardware development with system-level requirements, product roadmaps, and business objectives, while building and scaling the engineering team in Bay Area.

Team Leadership & People Management

1. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and collaboration.
2. Set clear goals, provide performance feedback, and support career development and team growth.
3. Support hiring, onboarding, and team expansion efforts in the Seattle region.

Power Electronics & Hardware Design Oversight

1. Provide technical leadership for high-power power electronics and hardware design, including AC-DC / DC-DC converters, control circuits, and protection mechanisms.
2. Guide high-voltage and high-current designs to ensure performance, efficiency, reliability, and safety.
3. Review and approve architecture, schematic designs, and key technical decisions.

System & Cross-Functional Collaboration

1. Partner closely with firmware, software, mechanical, thermal, and system engineering teams to ensure successful system-level integration.
2. Collaborate with program management and product teams to align engineering execution with schedules, cost targets, and product requirements.
3. Act as a technical interface with global teams and stakeholders.

PCB Design, Validation & Reliability

1. Oversee schematic design, PCB layout reviews, and design verification for power hardware.
2. Ensure effective hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation using lab equipment (oscilloscope, power analyzer, etc.).
3. Drive compliance with safety, regulatory, EMI/EMC, reliability, and environmental testing requirements.
4. Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for hardware-related issues during development and production.

Process, Documentation & Technical Strategy

1. Establish and improve engineering processes, design standards, and best practices.
2. Ensure high-quality documentation, including design specifications, test reports, and design reviews.
3. Stay current with power electronics industry trends, energy efficiency technologies, and renewable energy applications to support long-term technical strategy.

Who You Are:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
2. 8 years of experience in power electronics or high-power hardware design, with prior technical leadership or management experience strongly preferred.
3. Strong expertise in power electronics, high-voltage systems, and control hardware.
4. Proven experience with PCB design, schematic capture, and hardware validation.
5. Solid understanding of hardware interfaces supporting firmware and software integration (control signals, sensing, communication interfaces).
6. Hands-on experience with debugging, validation, and failure analysis.
7. Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
8. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced development environment.

About Us:

Founded in 2009, IntelliPro is a global leader in talent acquisition and HR solutions. Our commitment to delivering unparalleled service to clients, fostering employee growth, and building enduring partnerships sets us apart. We continue leading global talent solutions with a dynamic presence in over 160 countries, including the USA, China, Canada, Singapore, Japan, Philippines, UK, India, Netherlands, and the EU.

IntelliPro, a global leader connecting individuals with rewarding employment opportunities, is dedicated to understanding your career aspirations. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, IntelliPro values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected group status. Moreover, our Inclusivity Commitment emphasizes embracing candidates of all abilities and ensures that our hiring and interview processes accommodate the needs of all applicants. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusivity at https://intelliprogroup.com/.

Compensation: The pay offered to a successful candidate will be determined by various factors, including education, work experience, location, job responsibilities, certifications, and more. Additionally, IntelliPro provides a comprehensive benefits package, all subject to eligibility.