Electrical Engineering Lead

Life Line Emergency Vehicles; Sumner (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Line Emergency Vehicles in Sumner, IA, seeks an Electrical Engineering Lead to oversee electrical systems across projects. You’ll provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and ensure designs meet safety, regulatory, and quality standards while staying on schedule and budget.

You’ll collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and project teams to deliver integrated solutions from concept to production, driving design reviews and best practices within the engineering group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7–10+ years of electrical engineering experience with leadership.
• Strong knowledge of circuit design, power systems, embedded systems, or controls.
• Proficiency with design/simulation tools and test equipment development.
• Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical systems, circuits, and components (schematics, PCB layout, power distribution, control systems, etc.).
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to electrical engineers.
• Review and approve designs, drawings, and specifications for accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and technical risk for electrical engineering deliverables.
• Interface with suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional teams to ensure design integration and manufacturability.
• Support testing, validation, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis of electrical systems.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to processes, tools, and designs.

Skills

Circuit design

Power systems

Embedded systems

Controls

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent related work experience

Job description

Life Line Emergency Vehicles, Sumner, IA, US

Join the Team That Builds Life-Saving Vehicles

Why Life Line?

At Life Line, you won’t just build parts — you’ll help build ambulances that save lives every day. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger. We foster a supportive, team-oriented environment where your skills grow, your hard work is valued, and your contributions truly make a difference.

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineering Lead is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems and components across assigned projects. This role provides technical leadership and mentorship to a team of electrical engineers, ensuring designs meet performance, safety, regulatory, and quality standards while staying on schedule and within budget.

The Electrical Engineering Lead collaborates cross-functionally with mechanical and manufacturing engineering teams, as well as project management and manufacturing, to deliver integrated solutions from concept through production. This individual serves as the primary technical authority on electrical engineering matters, driving design reviews, resolving complex technical issues, and establishing best practices, standards, and processes for the engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical systems, circuits, and components (schematics, PCB layout, power distribution, control systems, etc.)
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to electrical engineers
• Review and approve designs, drawings, and specifications for accuracy and compliance with industry standards
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and technical risk for electrical engineering deliverables
• Interface with suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional teams to ensure design integration and manufacturability
• Support testing, validation, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis of electrical systems
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to processes, tools, and designs

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent related work experience
• 7–10+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience, with prior leadership or mentoring experience
• Strong knowledge of circuit design, power systems, embedded systems, or controls (HED and electrical systems related to upfitting mobile equipment a plus)
• Proficiency with design/simulation tools as well as developing test equipment
• Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills

Additional Requirements

• Must adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Team player who is results-oriented and motivated to achieve high standards in every aspect of the role.

Contingencies of Employment

• Successful completion of a background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical examination.
• Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, if applicable to the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Life Line is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Work Authorization

Life Line Emergency Vehicles does not offer employment sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.