Engineering Manager

Flow Control Group•Pewaukee, WI

19d

About The Position

Tri-Phase Automation is a unique distributor with over 25 years of experience in the automation industry, serving as the trusted partner for manufacturing companies in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Our degreed engineers form lasting relationships with customers, acting as an extension of their engineering teams. We offer the widest range of products and services in the Midwest to reduce risk, lower costs, and deliver exceptional value-added automation services. This role is responsible for leading the engineering and design departments at Tri-Phase, which consist of application engineers, electrical and mechanical designers, and project management. The Engineering Manager ensures external customers receive the support needed both pre and post-sales and that internal documentation and procedures are followed to support other departments.

Requirements

6-7 years’ experience in the automation field with exposure to a variety of technologies and applications
Solid computer skills including Microsoft Office products.
Highly technical mindset
Degree in electrical, mechanical, or other related engineering fields
Strong organizational, communication, and listening skills.
Ability to problem-solve and show critical thinking.

Responsibilities

Manage application engineers that provide pre and post-sales support, designers providing detailed drawing development, and project management for all new projects.
Mentor and coordinate training for engineers to develop their technical understanding of the products and solutions Tri-Phase offers.
Design, implement, and refine processes to ensure accurate quoting, documentation, project management, and designs.
Coordinate with the sales leader to provide needed pre-sales support for solution development and post-sales support to ensure successful completion of projects.
Manage staff to assign tasks, provide training, and assess needs.
Coordinate the technical onboarding training for application engineers, designers, and salespeople.
Work with engineers and designers to develop and build demo systems as needed by sales.
Work with the Project Manager to provide needed support on larger engineering and prototyping projects.
Manage resource allocation across projects, sales needs, and other needs.
Ensure critical projects stay on track and provide support as needed to resolve issues.
Maintain an employee-focused, solution-oriented culture.
Participate in higher-level management planning and strategy meetings.