Electronics Research & Engineering Manager

Leco•Saint Joseph, MI

65d•Onsite

About The Position

Electronics Research and Engineering Manager provides leadership to the development of LECO electronics.  Works with other functional managers and product leaders to assign responsibilities for the Electrical Engineering team. Sets and maintains the strategic direction of the Electrical Engineering team. Promotes the personal and professional development of the Electrical Engineering team. This position reports to the Vice-President, Research & Development.

Requirements

High technical ability coupled with strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
Superb system design capability with cross-functional (Mechanical, Firmware, Software, etc.) awareness.
Familiarity with a broad range of Electrical Engineering topics, such as: Mixed Signal Design (ADC/DAC) / Measurement Systems
Microcontroller / Digital design
Analog design
Closed loop temperature control systems
AC design (single phase and three phase)
High voltage design (1kV and above, typically low power)
Motor Control
HMI (human machine interface) design
System design
PWB/PCB (printed wire board/printed circuit board) and PWA (printed wiring assembly) experience.
Wire harness design
Strong communication skills
Strong interpersonal, coordination, and facilitating skills
Strong awareness of team member/stakeholder needs
Ability to adjust leadership style to work with a variety of personalities and people
B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 8 years experience in a product development environment.

Responsibilities

Act as the management representative for the functional group of up to 10 team members
Anticipate, identify, and resolve problems
Assess the capacity for work of individuals within the functional group, assigning resources as needed to support multiple concurrent product development efforts.
Assist in the hiring and/or termination process as required
Assist in the strategic planning of R&D as required
Conduct (and/or participate in) special studies
Create and maintain job descriptions and job description review records
Develop and maintain procedures for the functional group
Develop product plans, strategy, and direction for the functional area
Hold group meetings on a regular, scheduled basis
Hold regular scheduled job performance appraisals for team members
Ensure quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of project work
Plan and conduct training to facilitate professional growth of the functional team
Support and enforce company policy as described in the LECO Employee Manual
Support and promote a team environment (both within the department AND the overall Corporation)
Support and promote the LECO Quality Plan
Support the functional needs of other departments