Electrical Engineering Technical Manager

OverviewLutron Electronics is looking for an Electrical Engineering Technical Manager for our Austin, Texas Engineering office. In this role, you will be a technical expert on a cross-functional team that conceives, designs, and delivers innovative, high-quality products that maintain and expand our market position as the world leader in automated lighting and shades.You will join a dynamic group that thrives on shared experiences and continuous learning during a transformative period in the lighting industry. The Electrical Engineering Technical Manager is a senior technical leadership role responsible for defining, guiding, and governing the electrical architecture of complex products across the company’s portfolio. This individual serves as the highest-level electrical engineering authority, ensuring that designs are robust, scalable, manufacturable, and aligned with business, quality, and regulatory objectives.ResponsibilitiesTeam LeadershipProvide direct supervision to develop senior and junior electrical engineers.In charge of enforcing technical rigor, documentation, and design excellence.Architecture & Technical OwnershipDefine the electrical architecture for new and existing products, from concept through production.Translate system-level requirements into electrical design strategies and product design roadmaps.Evaluate trade-offs between performance, cost, manufacturability, reliability, and schedule.Establish design standards, best practices, and architectural principles across electrical systems.Hands-On Technical Execution & QualityProvide hands-on technical guidance during concept development, detailed design, prototyping, verification, and validation.Ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability, assembly, serviceability, and cost at scale.Support root-cause analysis and resolution of complex technical issues in development and production.Cross-Functional & External CollaborationCollaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, software, optical, LED packaging, industrial design, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and regulatory teams to ensure electrical designs meet all functional, aesthetic, and compliance requirements.Support customer, partner, and supplier technical discussions as an electrical subject-matter expert.Collaborate with suppliers, consultants, and industry experts on design feasibility and process selectionTechnical RoadmapContribute to long-term technology roadmaps and R&D strategy.Identify cost reduction and product improvement opportunities.QualificationsRequiredBachelors, Masters, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electronics Engineering (master's degree preferred).Minimum, cumulative GPA of 3.00 GPA (or equivalent) for all degrees earned.12+ years of engineering experience in product development.Expertise in power electronics, analog circuits, and physics fundamentals.Advanced proficiency with CAD and PLM tools.Curiosity and solution-focused mindset.First principles thinker.You are authorized to work in the U.S. and will not require Lutron to sponsor you for any work visa, such as an H-1B, either immediately or at any time in the future. Lutron does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.PreferredExcellent technical communication skills.Experience with high-volume consumer or commercial products.RF system experience.Embedded system experience.Lutron Electronics’ position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization. For more information, view our website at Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.#LI-VV1 #LI-ONSITE#LEC1