Electrical Engineering Manager

The Electrical Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a team of Electrical Product Engineers.  This role requires a strong technical background in product engineering and a proven ability to manage and mentor a team. 

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and actively support a team of Electrical Product Engineers, with both hardware and firmware expertise, in day-to-day engineering tasks for new product development.


• Provide technical direction and hands-on support in design reviews, troubleshooting, and testing.


• Conduct regular one-on-ones and performance evaluations, fostering growth and accountability.


• Promote a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.

Project Execution & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Manage engineering project timelines, resources, technical specifications, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business goals.


• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Product Development, and other departments to resolve technical challenges and drive product improvements.


• Prioritize and delegate tasks effectively while remaining engaged in hands-on engineering work.


• Track progress, identify risks, and communicate updates to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.


• Perform individual contributor design work for electronic product development.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Champion process improvements in both engineering workflows and lab operations.


• Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends to enhance team capabilities.


• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for product and test failures.

Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field. A Master's degree is a plus.

Experience: A minimum of 8 years of experience in electrical based new product engineering or a similar role, with at least 4 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.

Power Electronics background and/or product control system development experience preferred.  Experience in software and firmware development is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.


• Deep knowledge of electrical product design, testing, and troubleshooting.


• Proficiency with relevant engineering software and testing equipment.


• Excellent project management and organizational skills.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.