Electrical Engineering Manager

Ui Holding Company; Town of Conklin (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Health savings options

Relocation assistance

Bonus

Flexible spending options

Job summary

Universal Instruments is seeking an accomplished engineering leader to join its team as the head of Electrical Engineering. You will oversee the electrical engineering function, guide system and hardware design, and mentor a group of engineers, designers, and technicians across new product development and sustaining engineering.

The role requires 10–15 years in the field, with 3–5 years managing direct reports, plus project management experience.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering; M.Sc. preferred.
• 10-15 years of progressive industry experience, with 3-5 yrs managing direct reports.
• Project management experience.
• Preferred domain experience in capital equipment product development.
• Experience in electrical systems design, board level design, motion control, or vision systems.
• Adheres to quality system policies; continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Engineers, Designers, and Technicians through coaching and performance reviews.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring alignment with objectives and resource plans.
• Manage departmental budget and third-party resources to optimize efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in lab and development tools.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and safety regulations.
• Travel up to 10% to satellite locations, customers, suppliers, tradeshows, or recruiting events.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Electrical engineering

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

M.Sc. preferred

Tools

Board level design

Firmware development

Motion control

Vision systems

Job description

Positional Summary:

As a key member of the Engineering Leadership Team, the ideal candidate combines strong leadership and management skills with deep technical expertise in electrical engineering.

The scope of electrical engineering encompasses both new product development and sustaining engineering for existing products.This individual will manage the electrical engineering function and also serve as the technical leader and advisor of the group.

Functional Leadership scope includes — but is not limited to: Managing direct staff in the execution of engineering projects to ensure objectives are met. Developing people, processes and tools to support ongoing innovation and excellence. Ensuring collaboration amongst cross functional teams, fostering a focused team culture.

Technical leadership scope includes — but is not limited to the design and development of: System and subsystem level architectures, board level hardware and software, and motion control.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Engineers, Designers, and Technicians through regular coaching and performance reviews.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring alignment with annual objectives and resource allocation plans.
• Manage departmental budget and third-party resources to optimize operational efficiency.
• Drive departmental continuous improvement initiatives, such as lab and development tool modernization, training initiatives and process efficiency improvements.
• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with corporate policies and applicable State and Federal laws, including safety regulations, interviewing, hiring, training employees, planning, assigning and directing work and appraising performance.
• Up to 10% travel to; satellite locations, customers, suppliers, tradeshows, or recruiting events.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering: M.Sc. preferred.
• 10-15 years of progressive industry experience, with 3-5yrs of experience managing direct reports.
• Project management experience.
• Preferred domain experience in product development of capital equipment.

Direct Technical Experience in at least 2 of the following:

• Electrical systems design; Including conformance with regulatory requirements.
• Board level design, inclusive of analog/digital circuit design and firmware development.
• Motion Control design and optimization.
• Vision system design and optimization.

Responsibility for Quality Procedures or Direct Product Quality:

• Adheres to Universal Quality System policies and procedures and uses Total Cycle Time principles and standard problem solving tools to continuously improve work processes.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to use a computer on a frequent basis.
• Remaining stationary for extended periods, but needs to be mobile enough to navigate through work areas.
• Ability to understand and interpret detailed documents and drawings.
• The ability to travel to customer sites or technical conferences may occasionally be required.

Universal Instruments is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.

Target Annual Base Salary:$140,000 – $160,000 + Bonus + Robust Benefits

What U Can Do For You ~

Rewards Package:

• Competitive Compensation, Bonus Strategies, 401k Retirement Contribution Matching, Health Savings Options with Monthly Company Contributions and Investment Capability, Flexible Spending Options, Objective Merits, and Relocation Assistance.

Career Development:

• Relevant Tuition, Upskilling, and Certification Reimbursement, Mentorship, Merit System, Educational Institution Relations.

Work/Life Balance:

• Competitive Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Wellness Hours.

Health & Wellbeing:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and Other Supplemental Coverage Options.

Company Culture:

• Professional and Respectful Work Environment Driven by Our 6-C's Core Values: Customer-Centric, Collaboration, Creativity, Character, Courage, and Community.