Manager, Electrical Engineering

EVgo; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) plan

HSA & FSA

Uncapped PTO

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Tech stipend

Home office reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Career mentorship

Job summary

EVgo is seeking a Manager, Electrical Engineering to lead the electrical engineering discipline across EV charging hardware projects. You will guide design delivery, review high‑complexity decisions, and partner with mechanical, firmware and software teams to align hardware requirements with program goals.

You will own the design release processes for schematics and PCB layouts, manage supplier relationships, and ensure quality and on‑time delivery across a diverse portfolio of EVSE work.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, 6 years with a Master's, or 3 years with a Ph.D. and related experience.

Responsibilities

• Present project status, risks, and recommendations to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead some PCBA/other EEd design tasks to manage the team load.
• Review design decisions and technical approaches on higher-complexity electrical hardware projects.
• Partner with peer engineering managers to coordinate hardware requirements and cross-functional delivery.
• Responsible for design release process for schematic, board layout, and tracking version control.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships with PCBa board house, qualification testing services, and other strategic partnerships.
• Define and support Board EOL procedures through in-circuit testing and interface fixtures.
• Manage the electrical engineering discipline's project delivery across EVSE and supporting design projects.
• Follow and enforce established engineering processes to ensure design quality and delivery timelines.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support team and organizational objectives.
• Manage delivery results and hold performance accountability across the discipline.
• Review performance and delivery results on an ongoing basis.
• Set clear performance expectations and conduct regular feedback and development conversations.
• Identify growth needs and support development through coaching, training assignments, and career conversations.

Skills

SPI/I2C/CAN/Modbus

High Voltage & Power Electronics

Test & measurement tools

Schematic & PCB design tools

Travel flexibility

Hardware design delivery

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Bilingual Mandarin/English

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Position Summary

The Manager, Electrical Engineering manages the electrical engineering discipline's delivery of operational results across a diverse scope of EV charging hardware projects. This role brings advanced understanding of the hardware design business line to guide varied technical and delivery challenges.

Responsibilities

• Present project status, risks, and recommendations to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.


• Leading some PCBA/other EEd design tasks as needed to manage the team load.


• Review design decisions and technical approaches on higher-complexity electrical hardware projects.


• Partner with peer engineering managers (mechanical, firmware, software) to coordinate hardware requirements and cross-functional delivery.


• Responsible for design release process for schematic, board layout, and tracking version control.


• Develop and manage supplier relationships with PCBa board house, qualification testing services, and other strategic partnerships.


• Define and Support Board EOL procedures through in-circuit testing and interface fixtures.


• Manage the electrical engineering discipline's project delivery across a diverse portfolio of EVSE and supporting design projects.


• Follow and enforce established engineering processes to ensure consistent design quality and delivery timelines.


• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support team and organizational objectives


• Manages delivery results and holds performance accountable across the electrical engineering discipline.


• Reviews performance and delivery results on an ongoing basis.


• Sets clear performance expectations and conducts regular feedback and development conversations.


• Identifies growth needs and supports development through coaching, training assignments, and career conversations.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; 6 years with a Master's degree; or a Ph.D. with 3 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Desired Skills

• Experience with protocols including SPI, I2C, CAN, Modbus, and Ethernet.


• Working Knowledge of High Voltage systems and Power Electronics


• Proficiency with test and measurement tools (Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, spectrum analyzer)


• Advanced understanding of electrical hardware design practices, project delivery, and quality processes. Includes experience with schematic design tools, PCB layout, simulation tools (OrCAD, Altium, PSpice, Matlab, etc)


• Occasional travel may be required for team, supplier, or cross-functional meetings.


• Experience managing hardware design delivery across multiple concurrent programs.


• Be a good self-starter, have a strong ability to deal with ambiguity, establish priorities, and proceed with objectives with limited supervision.


• Have good organizational skills and an ability to multi-task.


• Bilingual Mandarin and English

Benefits and Perks

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus mental wellbeing support and wellness programs


• Financial Benefits: 401(k), Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care, life and disability insurance


• Work-Life Support: Uncapped paid time off, enhanced parental leave, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Care Navigation & Support: Access to Health Advocate services for help with claims, provider searches, and care decisions


• Flexible Care Options: Telehealth services for convenient, low-cost access to care


• Growth & Development: Mentorship programs and opportunities for career growth and internal mobility


• Additional Perks: Monthly Tech Stipend, one-time home office setup reimbursement, Volunteer time off, commuter benefits, and employee focused programs

Additional Information

• Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer discretionary target cash bonuses, restricted stock units (subject to Board Approval), and a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance, unbounded paid time off including parental leave, and a 401(k).


• At EVgo, we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. We are an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. Learn more about Cultivating Connection at EVgo. EVgo is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.