Electrical Engineering Manager [32834]

Stealth Startup; Kentucky; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A confidential technology company in Kentucky seeks an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to assist in design, development, and implementation of electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of engineering experience and a strong educational background in engineering. Responsibilities include managing technical projects, collaborating with mechanical engineers, and ensuring designs meet customer specifications. The position offers opportunities for innovation in testing, design, and prototyping.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-time engineering experience required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with engineering project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, development, implementation, and analysis of systems.
• Manage and direct technical activities of assigned designers.
• Create/edit BOMs using ERP software.

Skills

2D CAD design

3D electrical enclosure layouts

Electrical circuits and components knowledge

Project management practices

Effective communication

Education

BS in Engineering from accredited school

MS in Engineering or passed FE exam

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

SAP

PDM software

Job description

The Electrical Engineering manager assists in design, development, implementation, and analysis of parts, systems and technical processes. Performs engineering design and analysis tasks with standard techniques. Works with mechanical engineering, other electrical engineers, and designers in the preparation of plans, designs, computation methods and reports. Completes engineering projects and electro-mechanical system designs to support the successful development, implementation, and sustainment of new systems and products, or modifications and revisions to current systems and products.

The Electrical Engineering Manager position offers a variety of engineering opportunities including testing, design, 2D drafting, analysis, and prototyping.

Primary and Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 2D CAD design experience required (AutoCAD software experience preferred)
• Work with mechanical engineers and designers to build 3D electrical enclosure layouts (Solid Works experience would be considered a plus)
• Complete designs with and direct technical activities of assigned designers and technicians
• Use of Product Data Management (PDM) software for revision control (Solid Works EPDM experience would be considered a plus)
• Create/edit BOMs using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software (SAP experience preferred)
• Familiarity with analog and digital electrical circuits and components
• Familiarity with electrical component selection and panel wiring
• Familiarity with communication buses such as RS232/RS422/RS485, CAN bus, LVSB, and Ethernet preferred
• Follow standard project management practices
• Proactively identifies and mitigates risk
• Receives and follows direction
• Works professionally with teammates and colleagues
• Reports progress and status
• Completes assigned tasks on time and budget while meeting technical requirements
• Reviews customer specifications and requirements, and under direction develops designs to best support them
• Implements design to cost, for manufacture, and for assembly
• Adheres to all quality and safety standards

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• May participate in cross-functional teams and work groups
• Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Supports other projects and performs duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Does not supervise others

Years Experience Education Level

• Strong performance record as engineer >5 years full-time professional experience. 3 years minimum to consider with strong resume and advanced degree.
• BS Engineering from accredited school and engineering work experience or equivalent experience required; MS Engineering or passed FE exam preferred

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Must be able to speak, read and understand English
• Works independently on daily tasks
• Works professionally with teammates and colleagues
• Works independently under supervision of others
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills
• Possesses quality orientation and high attention to detail
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, vendors, employees and managers at all levels within the company
• Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Experience with AutoCAD for electrical systems design
• Professional use of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) / Product Data Management (PDM) software (Solid Works EPDM preferred)
• ERP/MRP software proficiency (SAP preferred)
• Experience developing control systems including electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, wire lists, and enclosure layouts (PCB experience considered a plus)
• Experience working with engineering project management tools

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Work is accomplished in a typical office environment with adequate environmental (heating/cooling) control. The noise level in the work environment is moderate due to noises associated with computer equipment and environmental control systems.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets
• Access to operations and manufacturing areas may involve exposure to loud noises, dust, fumes, oils, and fluctuations in temperature

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Performs all work in accordance with safety and workmanship and good housekeeping specifications
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee alternates between sitting and standing/walking for long periods of time
• This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds
• Ability to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required per plant rules
• Light assembly and fitting of manufactured parts as part of prototype building or assembly line troubleshooting

Training

• New employee safety orientation and training on special tools or software required for job performance