Electrical Engineering Manager

Johnson Health Tech Companies•Cottage Grove, WI

12d

About The Position

Position Overview: The Engineering Manager – Electrical coordinates and participates in the development of projects for new technology, electrical hardware, key components, and firmware. Leads a team to organize and communicate technical requirements with global resources and vendor partners. Has a strong capability to anticipate and resolve engineering development challenges early and effectively. Blends solid engineering skill with project management excellence.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited institution in Electrical Engineering
Advanced degree in engineering or business a plus
5 years of successful and demonstratable technical leadership
5 years of project engineering or project management in electrical hardware and system development
10 years of professional experience in electrical hardware design
Proficiency with motor control or control theory
Proficiency with MCU based embedded system development
Proficiency reading and understanding patents
Ability and willingness to travel both internationally and domestically, communicate with overseas teams during non-business hours
Ability to work well with numerous diverse groups and individuals
Ability to lead and inspire a team of engineers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Assists Vice President Global Research and Development in attracting and hiring top engineering talent
Provides work direction to engineers
Train and mentor staff in product development processes
Coach engineers to maximize KPI scores
Product specification review and communication with various marketing and factory staff to set development plan
Translation of product requirements into actionable technical development tasks
Assist product managers and engineering staff in working through any roadblocks with deliverables
Monitors resource use by participating in project sign offs at critical phase gates
Lead communication window for technical development teams between America and Asia
Lead team on multiple projects through key component and product development processes
Follow all phase gate deliverables and ensure completion to company standards
Daily interaction with global product marketing and Asia-based factory engineering, manufacturing, and quality
Execution of design to specification, manage team to meet schedule and cost requirements
Review quality and test data, perform product sample reviews and make design decisions, support value-add / value-engineer opportunities for cost and manufacturing efficiency
Train Asia-based engineering and factory quality teams on design and functional requirements