Engineering Manager, Electrical & Embedded Systems

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Matching 401(k) Contribution

Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation

12 Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

The Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Electrical & Firmware teams in Cary, North Carolina. This role involves directing and mentoring a team, driving new product developments, and ensuring engineering work aligns with business goals.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in electrical engineering, particularly with embedded systems. An attractive benefits package including competitive salary, medical insurance, and up to 3 weeks of vacation is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in product development environments.
• Experience working with embedded systems, electronics, firmware, or connected products.
• Strong understanding of product development processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of electrical and firmware engineers.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams.
• Review and approve engineering designs and recommendations.
• Support validation activities and ensure successful product launches.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

Project leadership

Technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Embedded systems

Microcontrollers

Job description

Engineering Manager, Electrical & Embedded Systems

As Engineering Manager, Electrical & Firmware, you will lead a team of electrical and firmware engineers responsible for developing and supporting innovative products from concept through launch.

What You’ll Do

Lead and Develop the Team

• Lead a team of electrical and firmware engineers
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback
• Support career development and technical growth across the team
• Build team capability while creating clear ownership and accountability

Drive Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Mechanical Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Quality, and Manufacturing teams
• Help create a more integrated engineering organization across disciplines
• Facilitate collaboration between electrical, firmware, and mechanical teams throughout product development
• Resolve technical and organizational challenges that impact project execution

Guide Technical Direction

• Review and approve engineering designs, architecture decisions, and technical recommendations
• Provide technical leadership across electrical and firmware development activities
• Support decisions related to system architecture, component selection, product performance, and reliability
• Ensure engineering work aligns with product requirements, business goals, and development timelines

Support New Product Development

• Lead the electrical and firmware portions of multiple active new product development programs
• Support validation activities and successful product launches
• Monitor project progress and help remove technical obstacles
• Partner with project leaders to ensure execution against schedules and priorities

Improve Product Reliability and Business Continuity

• Lead efforts related to component obsolescence management and second‑source qualification
• Support cost reduction, quality improvement, and warranty reduction initiatives
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions when needed
• Help identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and development efficiency

What Success Looks Like

• Electrical and firmware teams are fully integrated into the broader product development process
• Strong partnerships exist between electrical, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams
• New product development projects move efficiently through validation and launch
• Engineers are growing in capability and taking greater ownership of project execution
• The team is viewed as a proactive contributor to innovation and business success

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in product development environments
• Experience working with embedded systems, electronics, firmware, or connected products
• Experience leading projects, mentoring engineers, or providing technical leadership
• Strong understanding of product development processes and cross‑functional collaboration
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Preferred

• Previous engineering management or supervisory experience
• Experience leading electrical and firmware engineering teams
• Experience working in manufacturing or industrial product environments
• Experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and hardware/software integration
• Experience supporting new product development programs from concept through launch
• Experience with component obsolescence management, validation testing, and product reliability initiatives

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran