Sr. Electrical Engineering Manager
About The Position
Daikin Applied is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineering Manager to supervise and coordinate the activities of the Electrical Engineering Department. The role oversees the design, manufacture, and testing of components, products, and systems, personally or through subordinate supervisors. This position is on-site in Staunton, Virginia. The manager directs engineering work on new and existing products, production techniques, and test procedures; resolves problems involving new techniques, technologies, or concepts; and analyzes technology trends and market demand to plan projects. The role also manages drawing and bill-of-material revisions, works with management, production, and marketing teams to evaluate engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand, and oversees departmental operating-cost forecasts and budget requests. The position advises management about developments that may affect profits, schedules, costs, customer relations, or interdepartmental relations. It provides direction and example in applying company policies and procedures to engineering activities, maintains awareness of technologies that could improve operations, and ensures that work is performed in accordance with safety policies and regulations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history and education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis testing. Work visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering.
- 8+ years of related experience.
- 5+ years of people supervisor or management experience.
- Knowledge of UL Electrical Standards and Regulations.
- Electrical modeling and simulation experience.
- Skill in engineering processes such as DFMEA and DVP&R.
Nice To Haves
- HVAC industry experience.
- Experience with motor and VFD design.
Responsibilities
- Direct department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures.
- Resolve problems using solutions involving new techniques, technologies, or concepts.
- Analyze technology trends and market demand to plan projects.
- Manage timely revisions of drawings and bills of material as required.
- Work with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.
- Forecast departmental operating costs and direct preparation of budget requests.
- Advise management of developments that may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, or interdepartmental relations.
- Provide direction and example for interpreting and applying company policies and procedures to engineering activities.
- Maintain working knowledge of new technologies that may improve operations and develop recommendations accordingly.
- Maintain working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure that duties are performed safely by self and others.
Benefits
- Multiple medical insurance plan options, plus dental and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
- Paid sick time in accordance with federal, state, and local law.
- Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service.
- 25% bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
