Electrical Engineering Manager

Baker Group; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baker Company in Sanford, Maine is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the Electrical Engineering team, drive product development, and ensure regulatory compliance for biosafety cabinets and related equipment.

Based in Sanford, ME, you will manage projects, coach staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, safe, and innovative solutions while upholding Lean practices and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience leading engineering teams in manufacturing/product development.
• Familiarity with UL/IEC/NFPA safety standards for electrical/lab equipment.
• Proficiency with CAD tools; PLCs/control systems beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for the Electrical Engineering team.
• Guide hardware/software development, wiring, and electrical design.
• Ensure regulatory and safety standards compliance (UL, CE, etc.).
• Lead project management practices: stage-gate, milestones, schedules.
• Develop and mentor team members; handle recruitment and reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to protect IP and align with business goals.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Electrical design

Power systems

Troubleshooting

CAD tools

PLC/control systems

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Life science/medical devices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CAD tools

Embedded electronics

Electrical design software

Job description

For 75 years, The Baker Company in Sanford, Maine has been designing and manufacturing American-made products that help protect scientists and advance research worldwide.

The Baker Company is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to provide strategic leadership and day-to-day direction to our Electrical Engineering team and play a key role in developing and advancing the products that support scientific research. In this role, you’ll combine technical expertise with leadership, project management, and continuous improvement to guide the development, enhancement, and support of our biosafety cabinets and related products. You’ll lead innovative solutions involving electrical hardware, software, motors, blowers, and machine control systems while ensuring our products meet customer needs, regulatory requirements, and high standards of quality and performance. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a company whose products help protect scientists and support important research.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for the Electrical Engineering team in the areas of:
• Motors and blowers
• Hardware and software development
• Electrical design and wiring
• Product-related electrical engineering disciplines
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and safety standards, including UL, CE, and other relevant certifications.
• Guide the identification, evaluation, and implementation of emerging technologies and innovative solutions while ensuring appropriate validation, testing, and performance verification.
• Support engineering activities related to change requests, product enhancements, quotation support, quality issue resolution, supplier concerns, and post-sale customer support.
• Lead, coach, and develop assigned team members through effective performance management and professional development planning.
• Manage all aspects of employee supervision, including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, employee recognition, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Assess organizational and staffing needs and make recommendations to support business objectives.
• Provide senior-level project management leadership and mentoring to engineering staff.
• Promote the use of project management best practices, including Stage-Gate processes, project schedules, milestone tracking, and Gantt charts.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within scope, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Lead departmental safety initiatives and foster a culture of workplace safety.
• Collaborate with product development, commercial, and cross-functional teams to establish, protect, and maintain intellectual property assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
• Reinforce associates’ awareness of keeping the customer’s end use and needs in mind with every task they do.
• Provide value to our customers by using Lean tools and concepts to identify and eliminate waste in all forms (scrap/rework, transportation, motion, waiting, inventory, over production, over processing, and under-utilization of people). Uses systemic thinking by seeing processes from end to end and works to challenge the status quo to eliminate the root cause of problems. Is involved in individual and/or team activities that involve using Lean tools and concepts to improve the flow of information and material.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Electrical Engineering and Electricity fundamentals, including circuit theory and application of industry standards.
• Candidates should possess skills in Electrical Design, including creating schematics, wiring diagrams, and selecting components for power and control systems.
• Candidates should possess skills in Power Systems, including distribution, protection, and integration of power supplies within complex equipment.
• Candidates should possess skills in Troubleshooting electrical systems, diagnosing faults, and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Familiarity with applicable safety, regulatory, and industry standards (e.g., UL, IEC, NFPA) for electrical and laboratory equipment.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and electrical design software; experience with PLCs, control systems, or embedded electronics is beneficial.
• Strong project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience in life science, medical device, or laboratory equipment industries is preferred.

This position is physically located in Sanford, Maine.Employment sponsorship and relocation are not offered.

The salary range for this role is $135,000-$160,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. The Baker Company considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.