Mixed-Signal and Embedded Engineering Manager

LECO Corporation•St Joseph, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to Mentor, Architect, and Deliver? If you thrive on guiding talented engineers and shaping sophisticated electronic systems, LECO in St. Joseph, Michigan could be your next chapter. We are a family-owned, global leader in laboratory instrumentation, committed to trust, longevity, and breakthrough engineering. Imagine This It is Monday morning on-site, 8 a.m. You meet with your team to prioritize multiple in-flight programs. A mixed-signal measurement board requires a quick design decision, a cross-functional review aligns firmware and mechanical interfaces, and an afternoon coaching session helps a rising engineer master closed-loop temperature control. By 5 p.m., project quality, timing, and effectiveness are confirmed—and the team leaves smarter than they started. How You Will Make an Impact

Requirements

Strong technical depth with excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
Proven system design capability with cross-functional fluency (Mechanical, Firmware, Software, etc.)
Breadth across core electrical disciplines: Mixed Signal Design (ADC/DAC) and Measurement Systems Microcontroller and Digital design Analog design Closed-loop temperature control systems AC design (single phase and three phase) High voltage design (1 kV and above, typically low power) Motor control HMI (human-machine interface) design System design PWB/PCB and PWA experience Wire harness design
Excellent communication; skilled at coordination and facilitation
Strong awareness of stakeholder needs and an adaptive leadership style
B.S. in Electrical Engineering
8+ years of experience in a product development environment

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a functional group of up to 10 engineers
Foresee issues, surface risks early, and drive fast, durable resolutions
Match individual capacity to program needs across parallel development efforts
Support hiring and, as needed, participate in termination decisions
Shape R&D strategy and contribute to long-range planning
Conduct or participate in special studies that inform architecture and design tradeoffs
Author and maintain job descriptions and job description review records
Establish and refine procedures for the electrical engineering function
Set product plans, strategy, and direction within your domain
Run regular team meetings to maintain alignment and momentum
Provide scheduled performance appraisals and continuous coaching
Guard the quality, timeliness, and overall effectiveness of project outcomes
Plan and deliver training to accelerate professional growth
Uphold LECO policies as outlined in the Employee Manual
Build a team-first culture within the department and across the broader organization
Advance and support the LECO Quality Plan
Collaborate with other departments to meet their functional needs