Electrical Engineering Manager

Responsible for the strategy, planning, and tactical execution of all facets of electrical/electronic design, component selection, software systems design, and maintenance as it pertains to DriSteem Products and Controls. Direct the integration of new systems and technologies across the model line-up; develop systems and best practices to continuously improve electrical development processes and product quality; assist Quality group, Tech Support teams, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and post-sale support. Participate in cross-functional teams to develop new products, features and to resolve field issues. Manage and hire staff and contractors.

TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Manage electrical engineering group to deliver high-quality electrical and electronic solutions on time and within budget.
• Manage the team members to promote their overall engagement and career development opportunities.
• Support Manufacturing and Sourcing teams to ensure development aligns with strategy.
• Participate in key project milestone reviews including team meetings, design reviews, gate reviews, and project reviews as they pertain to electrical systems.
• Support corrective action (CAR) efforts with Quality and Tech Support groups.
• Report to product groups, management teams, and the Executive Leadership Team to keep them abreast of any industry trends and their implications for our markets.
• Track technology development and competitive product development trends to help identify and anticipate future opportunities and competitive threats.
• Provide guidance for annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting as it pertains to labor and expenses for the electrical and software team.
• Ensure all development activities, test data, and results are adequately preserved for future use.
• Provide guidance to domestic and international technology partners.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

• Manage electromechanical system development including controllers, power circuits, and circuit protection from product request data.
• Provide test plans to ensure components and systems meet expected performance and reliability requirements.

SOFTWARE/HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT

• Understand and help develop electronic control systems to meet product requirements.
• Lead schematic capture, design, and development of control hardware/software effort for internal and external sourcing.
• Support external contract programming resources as required.

DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL DESIGN FOR AGENCY APPROVALS

• Understand differences in North American and international safety requirements.
• Interpret domestic and international agency standards to facilitate acceptable design solutions.
• Design electrical systems to meet the requirements of international markets.
• Support product design and evaluation to ensure compliance with the required agency safety approvals process for international markets.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• Provide expert application knowledge of Electrical Engineering principles to design products such as HVAC equipment, machines, controls, instruments, etc.
• Serve as the company expert within the electronics and software area.  Educate others on technical issues and opportunities.

• Ensure all processes are safe for employees, ergonomically correct, and comply with OSHA requirements.
• Continuously strive for product and process improvements that meet or exceed our customer requirements as well as being compliant with ISO 9001-2015 policies.
• Keep the organization up to date on industry trends regarding their field of specialization.
• Attend required (internal and/or external) training and/or trade shows to maintain technical skills and industry experience.
• Foster a positive work environment by interacting with others in a manner to promote respect, trust, and good relationships with customers, clients, vendors, and co-workers.
• Comply with any company safety and health rules and policies and promote safe work practices. Report any safety concerns to the manager.
• Ensure compliance with departmental guidelines and company standards.
• Occasional travel may be required - up to 21 days total per year.
• Performs related work as apparent or assigned.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience.
• Cross-functional project team technical leadership.
• Development experience for hardware/firmware control systems
• History of working with multiple and complex projects.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Experience with requirements for designing and obtaining approvals for products distributed into international markets.
• Working with electronics suppliers to select optimal components and circuit designs to support economical and sustainable hardware product designs. 

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical or electronics engineering discipline.
• Advanced degree in engineering or business a plus.
• Computer knowledge must include Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to support the development of hardware with CAD tools (Altium, OrCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, etc.) is beneficial.

• Good leadership skills are a must-have for team management and development.
• Basic understanding of “C” language and integrated development environments used to develop controls software.
• Work professionally and collaboratively with others to further business objectives.
• Considered an expert in control systems design.
• Works well with complexity, multiple priorities, and time-based project management.
• Strong analytical skills along with creative problem-solving ability.
• Active sense of urgency and a strong “hands-on” work ethic.
• Effective project management skills and ability to participate in or lead cross-functional teams to achieve cost and timeline goals.
• Ability to build strong and effective working relationships amongst teams and with colleagues across functions.