Electrical Engineering Manager

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.•Westborough, MA

About The Position

We are seeking an Engineering Manager for our Electrical Engineering team, which performs electrical power systems design work in the Hardware Engineering department. The candidate will be expected to be knowledgeable in several electrical engineering disciplines, including electrical and electro-mechanical design, engineering documentation, and Design Verification Testing.

Requirements

This position requires strong knowledge of analog, digital, and power electronics
Proficient in AC voltage theory, including three phase transformers, and overcurrent protection
Solid knowledge of the latest National Electric Code (NEC)
Experience in reading electrical circuit schematics
Able to create system level architectures and wiring diagrams
Experience in taking products from concept to production
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are required
Experience with battery storage and/or electrical power equipment is required
Experienced in the evaluation and qualification of 3rd party equipment
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
15+ years of direct involvement in analog and power circuit design
Systems Integration and/or Systems Engineering experience
At least several years of experience managing a group of engineers

Nice To Haves

Power equipment design involving power supplies and/or inverters
Experience with control and communications equipment plus supporting I/O circuits for a complex system
Experience specifying, selecting, and integrating electrical components
Experience with DC components and circuits
Proficient in reading component specifications and electrical drawings
Proficient in creating system level wiring and schematic diagrams with CAD tools
Solid experience with the electro-mechanical aspects of a system product

Responsibilities

As the Electrical Engineering team Manager, you will be expected to take responsibility for the Architecture and Electrical System Design principles of battery energy storage system (BESS) products
Work closely with Product Management, Sales, and Customers to gather requirements and help create product specifications
Work with Project Management to create and maintain new product development schedules. Identify risks and opportunities.
Ensure that the design, prototypes, evaluation, and documentation deliverables follow department guidelines and meet stakeholder expectations
Ensure that test specifications and plans for product design verification are in place
Support testing products to mandated standards, customer expectations, and project requirements
Provide meaningful content for and review of end-user documentation
Co-develop product concepts with cross-functional groups such as Product Management, Sales Engineering, Project Engineering, Software Development, Mechanical Engineering, and others
Be the Electrical Team point of contact for other departments. Provide technical guidance on electrical and systems topics to cross-functional groups.
Interface with suppliers and contract design/manufacturing companies as needed
Provide leadership to and management of the Electrical Engineering team. Guide them through the product development lifecycle and applicable processes.
Ensure adequate staffing of the Electrical Engineering team to meet demand
Establish department KPIs, team performance management, and administration