Electrical Engineering Manager

Description

Position Overview:

The Engineering Manager – Electrical coordinates and participates in the development of projects for new technology, electrical hardware, key components, and firmware. Leads a team to organize and communicate technical requirements with global resources and vendor partners. Has a strong capability to anticipate and resolve engineering development challenges early and effectively. Blends solid engineering skill with project management excellence.

Responsibilities:

Personnel:

· Assists Vice President Global Research and Development in attracting and hiring top engineering talent

· Provides work direction to engineers

· Train and mentor staff in product development processes

· Coach engineers to maximize KPI scores

Key Component and Product Development: 

· Product specification review and communication with various marketing and factory staff to set development plan

· Translation of product requirements into actionable technical development tasks

· Assist product managers and engineering staff in working through any roadblocks with deliverables

· Monitors resource use by participating in project sign offs at critical phase gates

· Lead communication window for technical development teams between America and Asia

Project Engineering:

· Lead team on multiple projects through key component and product development processes

· Follow all phase gate deliverables and ensure completion to company standards

· Daily interaction with global product marketing and Asia-based factory engineering, manufacturing, and quality

· Execution of design to specification, manage team to meet schedule and cost requirements

Production support: 

· Review quality and test data, perform product sample reviews and make design decisions, support value-add / value-engineer opportunities for cost and manufacturing efficiency

· Train Asia-based engineering and factory quality teams on design and functional requirements 

Requirements

Education:

· A bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited institution in Electrical Engineering

· Advanced degree in engineering or business a plus

Experience:

· 5 years of successful and demonstratable technical leadership

· 5 years of project engineering or project management in electrical hardware and system development

· 10 years of professional experience in electrical hardware design

· Proficiency with motor control or control theory

· Proficiency with MCU based embedded system development

· Proficiency reading and understanding patents

Other Requirements:

· Ability and willingness to travel both internationally and domestically, communicate with overseas teams during non-business hours

· Ability to work well with numerous diverse groups and individuals

· Ability to lead and inspire a team of engineers

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

We offer an excellent compensation package and team-oriented work environment with growth opportunities. Some of our outstanding benefits include:

· Health & Dental Insurance

· Company paid Life Insurance

· 401(k)

· Paid Time Off benefits

· Product discounts

· Wellness programs