Electrical Engineering Manager

INFICON; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Flexible work hours

Health and wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead a team in New York. You will oversee innovative electrical system designs, promote Agile methodologies, and mentor engineers. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience and a strong technical foundation. The role offers a competitive salary range of $110k to $162k, plus additional benefits and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience with Agile methodologies and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong comprehension of electrical design tools and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of electrical engineers in innovative system design and development.
• Drive Agile practices to ensure rapid project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance in design of sensor electronics and power supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical design tools

Simulation software

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Electrical Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in designing, developing, and delivering innovative electrical systems and solutions. These systems require high precision power supply control, evaluation of sensor signals, analog circuit technology, measurement of currents in the nanoampere range, and measurement of capacitances in the femtofarad range. This role requires a strong technical foundation, a passion for Agile methodologies, and a commitment to fostering a growth mindset across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development
• Coach, mentor, and inspire a team of electrical engineers.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, psychological safety, and innovation.
• Promote a growth mindset by encouraging experimentation, feedback, and resilience.
• Project & Process Management
• Drive Agile practices such as Scrum or Kanban to ensure iterative development and rapid delivery.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with software, mechanical, and product teams to align on goals and timelines.
• Oversee project scope, resources, and timelines while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Technical Oversight
• Provide technical guidance in design of sensor electronics, precision analog electronics, signal processing, high precision power supplies, embedded systems, component selection, PCB design and compliance standards.
• Review and approve engineering designs, documentation, and test plans.
• Maintain and execute a sustaining plan to ensure the long-term reliability and performance of existing products and systems.
• Manage the component lifecycle, from selection and procurement to end-of-life (EOL) and obsolescence, mitigating risks and ensuring a stable supply chain.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to guide strategic selections.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into engineering solutions.
• Advocate for engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience with Agile methodologies and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong comprehension of electrical design tools, simulation software, and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Certification in Agile (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe).
• Experience in product development lifecycle from concept to production.
• Passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Additional Information

Salary for New York ranges from $110k to $162k per year. In addition, INFICON employees are eligible for a profit-sharing bonus with a target of 10%. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees experience ongoing green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs.

INFICON’s forward-thinking approach offers opportunities to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio that expands globally. Our Lean and Agile work environment offers competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus, and generous employee benefits, including major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, and more.

INFICON is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. A notice describing Federal equal employment opportunity laws is available here. Any contact that would like to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact [e-mail].

INFICON, Inc. strictly complies with all aspects of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), including those sections dealing with deemed exports to foreign nationals.