Electrical Engineering Manager

Flex • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Crown Technical Systems, a Flex Company, designs customized power distribution and protection systems, including relay and control panels, medium voltage switchgear, and power/control buildings. The Electrical Engineering Manager role is located in Dallas, Texas. Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into an independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, which focuses on critical digital infrastructure and power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Electrical Engineering Manager provides strategic and technical leadership for the electrical engineering department. The role oversees engineering operations, drives innovation, and guides successful project execution. It calls for a strong technical engineering background, leadership capabilities, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve engineering excellence and project success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressive electrical engineering experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Technical knowledge of protection and control systems, medium voltage switchgear protection, low voltage systems for substation control buildings for AC and DC power, and power systems analysis.
• Knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, NEC, and other applicable industry standards and codes.
• Proven track record of managing engineering teams and complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design principles, tools, and regulatory standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with budget management and strategic planning.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute long-term engineering strategies aligned with company goals, regulatory frameworks, and industry advancements.
• Champion innovation and modernization initiatives.
• Lead and mentor electrical engineers and test technicians, fostering innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Represent engineering in strategic customer engagements and build and maintain relationships with key customers.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and product reliability, and help shape customer strategy and retention with the business development group.
• Oversee the design, development, testing, and validation of electrical systems and components for new and existing products related to substations, switchgear, transformers, protective relays, and power distribution.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, project management, and manufacturing to ensure design for manufacturability.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation to meet operational and strategic goals.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company quality standards.
• Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends to guide strategic planning and innovation.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of engineering staff.
• Provide technical guidance and decision-making support for complex engineering challenges.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Matching 401(k) contributions
• Vacation and paid sick time
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager