Senior Electrical Engineering Leader - Capital Equipment

CMD Corporation; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

CMD Corporation in Appleton, WI, seeks a Chief Electrical Engineer to lead and shape electrical engineering strategy and standards. The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on contribution in electrical design, programming, and design approvals.

The Senior leader mentors a team of electrical engineers, ensures engineering rigor, and drives cross-functional collaboration to deliver manufacturable solutions, while aligning with performance and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 10+ years of experience in a highly technical engineering role (Lead Engineer or Project Manager).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a capital equipment manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated track record of progressive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Directs technical execution of engineering projects across disciplines.
• Leads design reviews and validates system architectures; enforces best engineering practices.
• Ensures solutions meet performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements.
• Plans and allocates engineering resources to meet project demands.
• Balances team capacity with priorities to ensure cost and schedule alignment.
• Oversees development of engineering deliverables such as specifications, drawings, BOMs, and PLC/HMI logic.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

10+ years of experience in a highly technical engineering role

Minimum 5 years in capital equipment manufacturing

Job description

CMD Corporation in Appleton, WI, seeks a Chief Electrical Engineer to lead and shape electrical engineering strategy and standards. The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on contribution in electrical design, programming, and design approvals.

The Senior leader mentors a team of electrical engineers, ensures engineering rigor, and drives cross-functional collaboration to deliver manufacturable solutions, while aligning with performance and regulatory standards.