Electrical Engineering Manager

Overview

This position leads the Electrical Engineering function while remaining actively involved in technical execution. The ideal candidate is confident, composed under pressure, and capable of communicating effectively across all levels of the organization while taking ownership of complex situations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of Electrical Engineers supporting power electronics and protection system designs for commercial and industrial applications
Provide hands-on technical leadership in electrical system architecture, power distribution, controls, and protection systems
Balance people leadership with active design and project ownership within the Systems & Electrical group
Plan, coordinate, and prioritize engineering activities across multiple concurrent projects
Allocate engineering resources to meet business and project demands
Track schedules, risks, deliverables, and overall execution
Collaborate closely with project management, manufacturing, quality, and product development teams
Establish performance expectations, goals, and development plans for team members
Drive electrical design leadership for both new product development and production programs
Develop technical specifications and design power and electronic subsystems for mission‑critical power protection products
Serve as technical project leader or senior contributor on complex development efforts
Perform system-level design including component selection, simulation, tolerance analysis, variance analysis, and power dissipation (conducted and switching)
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and coaching sessions
Contribute to long-term technology roadmaps and innovation initiatives
Support intellectual property efforts, including invention disclosures and patent development for the Power Protection organization

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required
• Minimum 8 years of electrical design experience
• At least 2 years of technical leadership or people management experience
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm, decisive, and effective in high-pressure situations
• Background in power distribution equipment, industrial controls, or critical power systems

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) or equivalent

5+ years of experience in power systems or power electronics design

Proven experience leading engineering projects and teams

Familiarity with ECNs, BOMs, product documentation systems, AutoCAD, Altium, dFMEA, and HALT

Strong laboratory, troubleshooting, and analytical skills

Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced development environments with shifting priorities

Knowledge of UL, IEC, and EMC safety standards applicable to power protection products

Understanding of magnetics theory and application for power conversion

Experience with wide-bandgap (WBG) devices, modeling, and application

Exposure to control theory and embedded programming is a plus

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