What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineering Manager position at Trenton Systems?
Description
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electrical Engineering Manager to lead our PCBA design and manufacturing efforts. This role is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of PCBAs—from schematic and layout design through to manufacturing and delivery—ensuring high-quality, cost-effective, and timely execution of projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership & Project Management
- Lead and mentor a team of electrical engineers and PCB designers.
- Manage project schedules, resource allocation, and prioritization to meet program milestones.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing teams.
- Design Ownership
- Oversee schematic capture and PCB layout for complex, high-performance electronic assemblies.
- Ensure designs meet electrical, thermal, and mechanical requirements.
- Drive design reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and standards.
- Manufacturing & DFM
- Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) initiatives.
- Interface with contract manufacturers and suppliers to ensure manufacturability, yield, and quality.
- Resolve production issues and implement continuous improvements.
- Process & Quality
- Develop and maintain design guidelines, checklists, and documentation standards.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards (e.g., IPC, UL, CE).
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for field and production issues.
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 8 years of experience in PCBA design and manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Proficiency in ECAD tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, Mentor).
- Strong understanding of signal integrity, power delivery, and EMI/EMC considerations.
- Experience with high-speed digital, analog, and mixed-signal designs.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.