Electrical Engineering Supervisor

Legrand•Reno, NV

About The Position

Legrand is seeking an Electrical Engineering Supervisor to join its Power and Thermal Management team in Reno, Nevada. Under the general direction of the Senior Electrical Engineering Manager, this role supervises technical activities and projects within the Electrical Engineering Group and provides technical support to the EE team. The supervisor also independently designs and lays out complex printed circuit boards featuring high-voltage/current analog sensors and microprocessor-controlled digital and analog circuits. The role collaborates with the Principal Electrical Engineer on system architecture and circuit designs for next-generation products, and may be assigned complex tasks requiring advanced knowledge and skill.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with an emphasis in Electrical Engineering or a related field, comparable experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar industry.
Experience with PCB design and layout using ECAD tools.
Previous experience with analog, digital, and power design.
Strong technical leadership skills.
Strong knowledge of IPC standards.
Ability to design and troubleshoot complex PCB designs.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to provide information across Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and other company groups.
Exceptional organizational and planning skills and the ability to work independently.
Project management skills, including planning, organizing, and coordinating tasks.
Computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Familiarity with ISO 9000 standards and the audit process.

Nice To Haves

High-density product packaging design experience.
Experience with Altium Designer.

Responsibilities

Supervise project and technical activities within the Electrical Engineering Group.
Work with the Principal Electrical Engineer and provide technical support to the EE team.
Supervise Engineering Lab activities and manage lab and intern staff.
Provide weekly project status updates and employee performance feedback to the Senior Electrical Engineering Manager.
Maintain and create engineering documentation and procedures.
Design and lay out PCBs with high-voltage/current analog sensors and microprocessor-controlled digital and analog circuits.
Prepare power distribution and switching designs for AC/DC systems up to 1200V.
Perform mixed-signal design.
Coordinate design updates with Engineering Services to execute implementation plans.
Design using embedded microcontrollers.
Research new technology to enhance Power, Access and Control (PAC) products.
Review RMAs and identify systemic field failures requiring engineering research and resolution.
Create detailed system-level specifications for PAC products and printed circuit board assemblies.
Prioritize the rollout of circuit updates to existing products.
Provide technical support to partner companies performing design and development work for PAC.
Perform or direct root cause analysis and recommend design enhancements.
Promote positive company user relations by projecting a courteous, helpful attitude and assisting employees when appropriate.
Display original thinking and creativity, meet challenges resourcefully, generate suggestions for improving work, and develop innovative approaches and ideas.
Make timely decisions using sound judgment, explain the reasoning behind decisions, and include appropriate people—particularly department managers—in the decision-making process.
Perform other duties as assigned.