Electrical Engineer

Red Dynamics, Inc; United States; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to support product development and manage engineering projects. The role requires expertise in embedded software, product specifications, and technical guidance. Ideal candidates will have experience launching electrical products and familiarity with regulatory standards. This full-time position is geared towards mid-senior level professionals looking to make a significant impact in engineering and project management.

Qualifications

• Experience launching multiple electrical engineering-based products from concept to commercial market.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (IEC, UL, CSA, etc.).
• Experience in managing engineering documentation and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and guidance on product development.
• Develop specifications for DC motor systems and microcontrollers.
• Responsible for embedded software and firmware development.

Skills

Technical direction and guidance

Embedded software development

Project management

Firmware development

Altium and Solidworks expertise

Job description

Overview

The Electrical Engineering Manager works closely with all functional leaders in the company, including those in product management, marketing, sales, finance, manufacturing, procurement, operations, regulatory, and quality. This role is responsible for supporting New Product Development and Sustaining Engineering projects and products including but not limited to: PCBA design and manufacture, layout, gerbers, schematics, firmware, and IoT initiatives. The Electrical Engineering Manager is the go-to person responsible for global electrical support.

Location

Dayton Metropolitan Area

Primary Duties

• Provide technical direction and guidance, as well as hands-on project management, for all product development, continuous improvement, testing, and technical writing functions.
• Develop specifications for PWM based brushed and brushless DC motor systems, ST and PIC series microcontrollers, LiFePO4 batteries, sensors, wireless communications, displays, harnesses, electromechanical and hydraulic assemblies, and associated equipment.
• Responsible for development of embedded software and firmware using Visual Studio code in C and C++. GUI experience.
• Sole responsibility for engineering documentation and drawings enabling release of electrical and electronic components and assemblies for production using Altium and Solidworks.
• Ultimate responsibility for material selection for mating components, such as connectors, sensors, cabling, EMC shielding, and enclosures.
• Familiarity with IEC, UL, UN, CSA, CE, and EN electrical and regulatory standards.
• Drive implementation of formal processes to support the product development, NPI, and Sustaining efforts to increase speed to market.
• Responsible for meeting process controls and requirements for all activities within prescribed area. Responsible for Engineering Change Orders and/or Phase-Gate processes using Solidworks PDM, InforXA, and other disparate systems.
• Ensure the optimal application of technology and engineering resources to meet or exceed customer and commercial requirements per product requirement specification(s). Author electrical specifications to feed into larger project scope documents.
• Establish and manage team objectives, initiatives and accomplishments.
• Responsible for primary hiring, on-time performance appraisals, coaching/counseling, employee development, employee engagement, and necessary communications regarding employee performance.
• Responsible for projects being completed on time and within budget for electromechanical aspects.
• Provide technical expertise to engineers in the area of design best practice, failure modes, failure analysis, and test requirements.

Requirements

• Must have launched multiple electrical engineering based products from concept to commercial market; medical device products a plus

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management

Industries

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, and Robotics Engineering