What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineering Manager position at Johnson Health Tech North America Inc?
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