Electrical Engineering Manager

Position Overview

Our client is a growing high-technology engineering and manufacturing company developing advanced electromechanical systems and automation solutions for demanding industrial applications.

They are seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead a small, highly technical electrical engineering team responsible for the design and development of next-generation products. This is a hands-on leadership position combining technical engineering, people leadership, project management, and product development.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power electronics, motion control, PCB design, and hardware/software integration, along with experience leading electrical engineers through the full product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical engineers while providing technical direction and career development.
• Plan and allocate engineering resources to meet project milestones and product development schedules.
• Partner closely with mechanical, software, controls, and manufacturing engineering teams.
• Lead and participate in electrical architecture and design reviews.
• Oversee schematic development, PCB design, simulation, prototyping, testing, and product validation.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards and best practices for analog/digital electronics, power electronics, motor control, and high-speed communications.
• Drive electrical engineering projects from concept through prototype, validation, and commercial production.
• Manage project schedules, technical risks, engineering deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Work with external engineering partners, PCB layout resources, component suppliers, manufacturers, and other vendors.
• Support component selection, procurement, PCB fabrication, assembly, and prototype development.
• Manage engineering budgets related to laboratory equipment, prototypes, software, and outside engineering resources.
• Maintain and improve the electrical engineering laboratory and ensure appropriate test equipment and safety procedures are in place.
• Support regulatory and product certification requirements for products sold into domestic and international markets.
• Communicate technical status, risks, and project updates to senior leadership.

Technical Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on electrical/electronics engineering experience in a high-technology product development environment.
• 2+ years of experience leading, supervising, or managing electrical/hardware engineers.
• Strong experience with power electronics and electrical circuit design.
• Experience with 3-phase motor control, motion control, motor drives, or related technologies.
• Strong PCB design experience, including schematic capture, layout, component selection, and design validation.
• Experience with hardware/software integration and embedded control systems.
• Knowledge of high-speed or industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet, EtherCAT, CAN, or similar technologies.
• Understanding of thermal management and electrical/mechanical product packaging.
• Experience taking complex hardware products from initial concept through production.
• Proficiency with industry-standard PCB design tools such as Altium, OrCAD, PADS, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Leadership & Project Management

• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage multiple engineering priorities.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical involvement with team leadership and resource management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues to both engineering teams and executive leadership.
• Experience working with external suppliers, engineering contractors, and manufacturing partners.
• Ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional product development environment.

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline required.

M.S. preferred.