How to hire an electronics department manager

How to hire an electronics department manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electronics department manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an electronics department manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new electronics department manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

Post an electronics department manager job for free, promote it for a fee

Post free

1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the electronics department manager you need to hire. Certain electronics department manager roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an electronics department manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an electronics department manager that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of electronics department managers.

   Type of Electronics Department Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Electronics Department Manager		$11-18
   Manager	Managers are responsible for a specific department, function, or employee group. They oversee their assigned departments and all the employees under the department... Show more	$17-44
   Co-Manager	A co-manager's role is to supervise business operations and perform administrative tasks as support to a manager. One of the primary functions of a co-manager is to delegate tasks of team members and arrange schedules... Show more	$16-57

   Show more

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Sales Floor
   • Loss Prevention
   • Order Merchandise
   • Product Knowledge
   • Inventory Control
   • Photo Lab
   • Customer Complaints
   • Inventory Management
   • Sales Transactions
   • Credit Card
   • Customer Inquiries
   • POS
   • Electronic Equipment

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Implement inventory management system to effectively manage on-hands, assist with correct replenishment and maintain an acceptable level of over-stock.
   • Start out as a sacker, sack groceries, gather carts and cleaning duties.
   • Itemize and totale customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using POS system and accept all forms of payment.
   • Gain extensive knowledge of cashiering, operating POS systems and controlling customer interactions with basic knowledge of inventory and mods.
   • Aggregate, analyze and organize information from QC reports into a department-wide WIKI to facilitate information sharing and best practice utilization.
   • Drive the achievement of financial goals by managing customer inventory flow process and SWAS planning.

   More electronics department manager duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your electronics department manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An electronics department manager salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, electronics department managers' average salary in florida is 34% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level electronics department managers earn 38% less than senior-level electronics department managers.
   • Certifications. An electronics department manager with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an electronics department manager's salary.

   Average electronics department manager salary

   $15.06hourly

   $31,329 yearly

   ---

   Entry-level electronics department manager salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average electronics department manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$38,437	$18
   2	California	$37,695	$18
   3	California	$37,089	$18
   4	Michigan	$35,285	$17
   5	New York	$35,260	$17
   6	Michigan	$35,167	$17
   7	Massachusetts	$34,633	$17
   8	Missouri	$31,907	$15
   9	Oregon	$30,207	$15
   10	Indiana	$30,000	$14
   11	New Hampshire	$29,946	$14
   12	Iowa	$29,895	$14
   13	Pennsylvania	$29,632	$14
   14	Pennsylvania	$29,178	$14
   15	Virginia	$28,985	$14
   16	Texas	$28,797	$14
   17	Texas	$28,456	$14
   18	Florida	$24,857	$12
   19	Florida	$24,694	$12

   Average electronics department manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Schneider Electric Industrial Services	$61,129	$29.39	1
   2	BJ Energy Solutions	$49,309	$23.71
   3	Lockheed Martin	$46,139	$22.18	55
   4	Raytheon Technologies	$44,043	$21.17	8
   5	Gilbane Building Company	$39,222	$18.86
   6	American Axle & Manufacturing	$38,991	$18.75
   7	Brose North America, Inc.	$38,173	$18.35
   8	KARL STORZ Endoscopy	$37,172	$17.87
   9	Patterson-UTI Energy	$36,257	$17.43	1
   10	NEX	$34,567	$16.62
   11	Allegro MicroSystems	$34,493	$16.58
   12	Delphi Auto Parts	$33,752	$16.23
   13	AvL Technologies	$33,343	$16.03
   14	UMB Bank	$33,334	$16.03
   15	PSEA	$32,991	$15.86	14
   16	University of South Florida	$29,900	$14.38	2

4. Writing an electronics department manager job description

   A job description for an electronics department manager role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an electronics department manager job description:

   Electronics department manager job description example

   Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
   At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.
   
   We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design - where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.
   
   Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.
   
   We are currently seeking an engineering manager in electrical testing. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.
   
   The Role:Lead and manage the electronics circuit and components function test for power electronics systems, including inverter, on-board charger, BMS, etc.Build the procedure and guideline for power electronics testing, define and manage the test plan for function and pre-compliance tests Sign off the design functions and features test results, according to pre-defined system specifications, requirements.Work closely with design teams to troubleshoot issues and proposed improvement solution Manage and lead the support to component and vehicle level integrations from prototype to production Manage and lead the support to end-of-line test for prototype build and product manufacturing
   Qualifications:Good communication and management skills Good electrical engineering fundamentals and broad spectrum Good at board level diagnosis and troubleshooting, both HV and LV electronics PCBsHands on experience for testing equipment and methods, like oscilloscope, probes, power source, e-load, power analyzer, environmental chambers, spectrum analyzer, etc.Industrial experience with electrical circuit and systems function test Experience in design validation, EOL test
   Preferred:Over 8 years of automotive experience Over 1 year of engineering management experience Knowledge of safety and EMI requirements related to high power applications Knowledge of environmental, reliability requirement for automotive, industrial and residential applications Large volume product development experience
   Education:Minimum - BS in the areas of electrical engineering
   At Lucid, we don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
   
   Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols
   At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details.
   
   Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team.
   
   To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

   Copy this example

   

5. Post your job

   To find the right electronics department manager for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with electronics department managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit electronics department managers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your electronics department manager job on Zippia to find and recruit electronics department manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit electronics department managers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new electronics department manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the electronics department manager position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new electronics department manager. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

   Sign up to download full list

   Sign up

How much does it cost to hire an electronics department manager?