Electrical Engineering Manager

Join to apply for the Electrical Engineering Manager role at DriSteem Base Pay Range $102,000.00/yr – $154,000.00/yr Responsibilities 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. Qualifications 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. 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. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Manufacturing Benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at DriSteem by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr DriSteem