Sr. Engineering Manager

Weg industrias de Venezuela, c.a.; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager - Panel Engineering to lead the design and engineering of UL 508A listed panels.

You will own compliance, manage a team of panel design engineers and drafters, and partner with Sales, OEM, and Quality to align engineering with commercial goals. With 10+ years in electrical/panel design and 5+ years in leadership, you will drive design integrity, change control, and continuous improvement while mentoring engineers and ensuring on-time,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Working knowledge of UL 508A panel construction requirements.
• Familiarity with NEC/NFPA 70, NEMA, IEC standards.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD tools and PLM/ERP systems.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical/panel design engineering.
• 5+ years in a supervisory or engineering leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering function for UL 508A listed panels and assemblies.
• Own compliance of panel designs with UL 508A requirements under the Follow-Up Service Program.
• Review and approve drawings, BOMs, wiring diagrams, and control schematics for UL/NEMA/IEC standards.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop panel design engineers and drafters.
• Define competency requirements and lead technical training programs.
• Oversee workload balancing, project assignment, and resource allocation.

Skills

Technical leadership

Coaching/mentoring

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Career Opportunities with WEG - A First Class Company!

Founded in 1961, WEG is recognized as one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. WEG employs over 47,000 people around the globe and offers a diversified and integrated product line, with sales to more than 135 countries worldwide. Our U.S. operations are growing at an impressive rate and we're looking for talented individuals to help us move forward with this aggressive growth plan. WEG offers competitive compensation, challenging and exciting career options, as well as great benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability.

A Note About Applying at WEG

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WEG is hiring a Senior Engineering Manager - Panel Engineering (UL 508A).

The Senior Engineering Manager - Panel Engineering leads the engineering and design function responsible for UL 508A listed enclosed panels and engineered panel assemblies. This role owns technical design integrity, code and standards compliance, and the day-to-day leadership of a team of panel design engineers and designers/drafters. The Senior Engineering Manager ensures engineering output supports on-time, on-quality panel builds; maintains the integrity of the company's UL 508A file under its Follow-Up Service Program; and partners with Sales, OEM, Panel Shop Operations, and Quality to align engineering capacity and standards with commercial and production objectives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and engineering function for UL 508A listed enclosed panels and engineered panel assemblies across all product lines.
• Own compliance of panel designs with UL 508A requirements under the company's Follow-Up Service Program; serve as primary engineering contact for UL field inspections and file maintenance.
• Review and approve panel drawings, bills of material, wiring diagrams, and control schematics for compliance with UL 508A, NEC/NFPA 70, NEMA, and applicable IEC standards.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop panel design engineers and designers/drafters; build a strong technical leadership and succession pipeline within the team.
• Define competency requirements and lead technical training programs to grow engineering and design capability across the team.
• Oversee workload balancing, project assignment, and resource allocation for panel engineering scope based on skill set and project requirements.
• Partner with Sales, OEM, and Channel teams on engineering support for quoting non-standard, engineered-to-order, and custom panel designs.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex technical and design issues on panel builds, including SCCR, coordination studies, and layout constraints.
• Own engineering change management, drawing revision control, and documentation standards within the PLM/ERP system.
• Coordinate closely with Panel Shop Production/Manufacturing on constructability, cost reduction, and lead-time improvement for released designs.
• Establish KPIs and targets for engineering throughput, drawing quality, first-pass build accuracy, and on-time design release.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce engineering cycle time, rework, and design-related field issues.
• Coordinate root-cause analysis and corrective action for design-related quality escalations, in partnership with Quality and Manufacturing.
• Represent Engineering in customer technical reviews, project kickoffs, and internal business planning sessions.
• Act as the senior liaison between Panel Engineering, Panel Shop Operations, Sales/OEM, Quality, and Product Management.
• Support new product introductions, standard panel platforms, and design library/standard work development.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance across the engineering team.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable industry regulations.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline; an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience will be considered.

Knowledge/Training:

• Working knowledge of UL 508A panel construction requirements, including short-circuit current rating (SCCR), enclosure ratings, and labeling/listing requirements under a Follow-Up Service Program.
• Familiarity with NEC/NFPA 70, NEMA, and applicable IEC standards as they apply to industrial control panels.
• Proficiency with electrical design/CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar) and PLM/ERP documentation systems.
• Solid understanding of components integrated into panel builds, including PLCs, VFDs, low-voltage soft starts, and industrial control devices.
• Knowledge of engineering change control, drawing revision management, and design-for-manufacturability principles.
• Knowledge of project management and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
• Demonstrated initiative, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability.
• Technical leadership and coaching/mentoring capabilities.
• Strong customer focus and communication skills.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in electrical/panel design engineering, including direct experience with UL 508A listed panel construction.
• 5+ years in a supervisory or engineering leadership role managing engineers and/or designers.

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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