Manager of electrical engineering job description
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Manager of electrical engineering requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in manager of electrical engineering job postings.
Sample manager of electrical engineering requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Electrical Engineering.
- In-depth knowledge of electrical engineering principles.
- Familiarity with relevant industry regulations.
- Proficiency in relevant software applications.
Sample required manager of electrical engineering soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Able to work effectively with diverse teams.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Manager of electrical engineering job description example 1
Elbit Systems of America manager of electrical engineering job description
Scope: The Electrical Engineering Manager will provide direct management with in the business unit so that a specific product or service is delivered in response to customer needs. The Manager will carry out the strategic plan by meeting the goals & objectives with in an assigned action plan for quality, process improvement and financial management of the product or service. The Manager is required to take on technical tasks that align with their technical specialization at an approximate 30% utilization rate. The Manager will research, plan, design, develop, analyze and test a variety of electronic equipment and systems, including displays, sensors, processors, interface units and other electronic devices; circuitry components; analog and digital computers; and control and test equipment.
Responsibilities & Tasks:
Contributes technical expertise by performing design activities, producing reports and analysis, producing schematics, designing and running validation testing, participating in design reviews and in proposal development.
Identifies resources needed (e.g. staffing, training, equipment, facilities and monetary resources), both internal and external, that can be useful to the assigned unit in accomplishing work by providing this information to the Director of the assigned unit.
Consistently seeks to perform departmental tasks in a cost-efficient manner; identifying ways to produce the same level and quality of product or service while utilizing fewer resources by creating an organizational climate in which cost effectiveness is valued and rewarded.
Directs the preparation of highly accurate and precise estimates of costs, obtaining the most recent cost estimates from vendors, catalogs or internal allocations.
Directs the preparation of budget justifications and proposals that reflect the needs of the department, submitting proposals that are thorough & accurate and that receive management acceptance and approval with little or no stoppage questions.
Effectively engages in staff planning that helps to ensure the department is appropriately staffed to accomplish its goals and objectives.
Assesses and verifies candidate qualifications thoroughly and accurately, recognizing and hiring /promoting those who possess the skills needed to fulfill vacant positions.
Makes healthy use of conflict and disagreement to promote learning and expand team perspectives, encouraging the parties to work together towards problem resolution by working with the parties to identify a range of acceptable solutions and when appropriate, proposes effective compromises that satisfy some of each party's needs; ensures mutual commitment to a solution.
Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members by seizing opportunities and utilizing creative methods to build team cooperation and cohesion.
Efficiently delegates tasks so that organizational goals are met within established timelines; delegates tasks that are not central to the leader's role and which allow the leader to use work-time more effectively.
Clearly explains job duties, responsibilities and priorities to managers and supervisors of the work for which they will be responsible for (through accurate job descriptions) and helps them establish priorities by checking to ensure that employees understand duties and responsibilities which is used to establish performance goals that are clear, specific and attainable.
Explains relationship between individual work tasks and overall organizational objectives, continually rethinks job duties and responsibilities as organizational objectives shift and communicates new roles and responsibilities to employees as appropriate.
Assesses and verifies candidate qualifications thoroughly and accurately, recognizing and hiring /promoting those who possess the skills needed to fulfill vacant positions.
Solicits feedback from multiple sources during and following task completion related to the assigned product or project to ensure employee tasks are performed correctly and to learn how employee and team performance can be improved.
Encourages departmental staff to attend relevant training and workshops to broaden skills explaining why training is relevant to employee's career and improves the performance of the company.
Other related duties as assigned by Senior Management.
Responsibilities & Tasks:
Contributes technical expertise by performing design activities, producing reports and analysis, producing schematics, designing and running validation testing, participating in design reviews and in proposal development.
Identifies resources needed (e.g. staffing, training, equipment, facilities and monetary resources), both internal and external, that can be useful to the assigned unit in accomplishing work by providing this information to the Director of the assigned unit.
Consistently seeks to perform departmental tasks in a cost-efficient manner; identifying ways to produce the same level and quality of product or service while utilizing fewer resources by creating an organizational climate in which cost effectiveness is valued and rewarded.
Directs the preparation of highly accurate and precise estimates of costs, obtaining the most recent cost estimates from vendors, catalogs or internal allocations.
Directs the preparation of budget justifications and proposals that reflect the needs of the department, submitting proposals that are thorough & accurate and that receive management acceptance and approval with little or no stoppage questions.
Effectively engages in staff planning that helps to ensure the department is appropriately staffed to accomplish its goals and objectives.
Assesses and verifies candidate qualifications thoroughly and accurately, recognizing and hiring /promoting those who possess the skills needed to fulfill vacant positions.
Makes healthy use of conflict and disagreement to promote learning and expand team perspectives, encouraging the parties to work together towards problem resolution by working with the parties to identify a range of acceptable solutions and when appropriate, proposes effective compromises that satisfy some of each party's needs; ensures mutual commitment to a solution.
Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members by seizing opportunities and utilizing creative methods to build team cooperation and cohesion.
Efficiently delegates tasks so that organizational goals are met within established timelines; delegates tasks that are not central to the leader's role and which allow the leader to use work-time more effectively.
Clearly explains job duties, responsibilities and priorities to managers and supervisors of the work for which they will be responsible for (through accurate job descriptions) and helps them establish priorities by checking to ensure that employees understand duties and responsibilities which is used to establish performance goals that are clear, specific and attainable.
Explains relationship between individual work tasks and overall organizational objectives, continually rethinks job duties and responsibilities as organizational objectives shift and communicates new roles and responsibilities to employees as appropriate.
Assesses and verifies candidate qualifications thoroughly and accurately, recognizing and hiring /promoting those who possess the skills needed to fulfill vacant positions.
Solicits feedback from multiple sources during and following task completion related to the assigned product or project to ensure employee tasks are performed correctly and to learn how employee and team performance can be improved.
Encourages departmental staff to attend relevant training and workshops to broaden skills explaining why training is relevant to employee's career and improves the performance of the company.
Other related duties as assigned by Senior Management.
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Manager of electrical engineering job description example 2
Michael Page manager of electrical engineering job description
* Manage, development and drive the electrical engineering team through entire product life cycle
* Design, development and launch electrical components and systems for complete electric vehicle
* Work cross functionally with other teams and groups - mechanical engineers, systems engineering, manufacturing, operations, procurement, etc.
* Develop and implement a technology and innovation roadmap.
* Evaluate and consistently look to improve the engineering development processes and procedures
* Drive continuous improvement for performance and customer satisfaction
* Establish and maintain strong customer relationships with suppliers to develop new products and push forward programs
* Train, mentor, and develop less experienced team members with an emphasis on career and talent development
* Oversee annual budget - planning and meeting budget expectations
* Customers and supplier reviews as needed
* Limited travel locally and internationally as required
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or related
* 10 years of experience within electrical engineering in automotive, commercial vehicle, off highway or related
* Must have 3 years or more management experience leading a team of engineers
* Must have experience with some of the following electrical components and systems - DC wiring, automotive harnesses, inverters, dc/dc converters, gauges, switches, controls, sensors, charging stations, motors, infotainment, touch screens, displays, etc.
* Ability to understand and identify key market technology trends, with strategic market development experience
* Hands on experience with cross functional teams internally and working with key suppliers
* Exceptional presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
* Experience with methods and tools for calibration and components
* Proven track record of managing timelines and long/short term assignments
Our client for the Electrical Engineering Manager opportunity is an Electric Vehicle OEM. The Electrical Engineering Manager will be managing a team of Electrical Engineers and be a part of their rapid growth as they expand into new products and markets. This position is offering relocation assistance. The role is located in the Central Region of the US. Relocation is required.
The Electrical Engineering Manager will manage a team of product development and product design engineers focusing on electrical components and systems. This person must have a proven track record in design, product development, validation and testing, and product launch preferably with electric vehicles and electrification. Must have automotive/transportation experience. This is a highly visible role report to the VP of Engineering.
Competitive base salary $125,000 - $150,000, long term incentive tied to company performance and valuation, vacation, full benefits, PTO, 401K match, relocation assistance. Opportunity to work for an industry game changer and disrupter.
* Design, development and launch electrical components and systems for complete electric vehicle
* Work cross functionally with other teams and groups - mechanical engineers, systems engineering, manufacturing, operations, procurement, etc.
* Develop and implement a technology and innovation roadmap.
* Evaluate and consistently look to improve the engineering development processes and procedures
* Drive continuous improvement for performance and customer satisfaction
* Establish and maintain strong customer relationships with suppliers to develop new products and push forward programs
* Train, mentor, and develop less experienced team members with an emphasis on career and talent development
* Oversee annual budget - planning and meeting budget expectations
* Customers and supplier reviews as needed
* Limited travel locally and internationally as required
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or related
* 10 years of experience within electrical engineering in automotive, commercial vehicle, off highway or related
* Must have 3 years or more management experience leading a team of engineers
* Must have experience with some of the following electrical components and systems - DC wiring, automotive harnesses, inverters, dc/dc converters, gauges, switches, controls, sensors, charging stations, motors, infotainment, touch screens, displays, etc.
* Ability to understand and identify key market technology trends, with strategic market development experience
* Hands on experience with cross functional teams internally and working with key suppliers
* Exceptional presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
* Experience with methods and tools for calibration and components
* Proven track record of managing timelines and long/short term assignments
Our client for the Electrical Engineering Manager opportunity is an Electric Vehicle OEM. The Electrical Engineering Manager will be managing a team of Electrical Engineers and be a part of their rapid growth as they expand into new products and markets. This position is offering relocation assistance. The role is located in the Central Region of the US. Relocation is required.
The Electrical Engineering Manager will manage a team of product development and product design engineers focusing on electrical components and systems. This person must have a proven track record in design, product development, validation and testing, and product launch preferably with electric vehicles and electrification. Must have automotive/transportation experience. This is a highly visible role report to the VP of Engineering.
Competitive base salary $125,000 - $150,000, long term incentive tied to company performance and valuation, vacation, full benefits, PTO, 401K match, relocation assistance. Opportunity to work for an industry game changer and disrupter.
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Manager of electrical engineering job description example 3
Garmin manager of electrical engineering job description
We are seeking a full-time Electrical Design Engineering Manager for our Automotive OEM Team in Olathe, Kansas. In this role, you will be responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of multiple Electrical Design teams.
Essential Functions
+ Provide leadership and guidance to Design Engineering Team Leaders in the areas of Electrical Engineering, Garmin processes, project management, and professional development (individualized coaching, training and mentoring)
+ Plan resource requirements, inter-team reassignments, analyze technology trends, human resource needs, and market requirements to plan and complete projects
+ Provide strategic direction for the design of new products, enhancement of existing designs, improved production techniques, and development of test procedures
+ Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to determine product feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer requirements for new and existing products
+ Establish overall design goals to meet the requirements of the marketplace and establish procedures/design practices which result in high quality products with fast time to market
+ Monitor the latest components and technologies that may be of use in Garmin products and monitor customers returns to understand field failure tendencies to improve the quality of new designs
+ Work with the production facilities to improve communication, reduce the time to produce new designs, and improve first build quality
+ Assist with planning annual budget and participate in recruiting activities, interview, hire, train, and evaluate performance for the team
+ Interface and communicate directly with Automotive OEMs as either customer point of contact or escalation contact on behalf of Design Engineering
+ Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing to coordinate and implement Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) design activities
Basic Qualifications
+ Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering AND a minimum of 3 years experience as a Garmin Design Engineering Team Leader or equivalent supervisory experience
+ Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
+ Good knowledge of Garmin's product lines, customer needs, and engineering and manufacturing processes/documentation
+ Broad technical knowledge and skills in various areas of Electrical Engineering including analog, digital, RF, and/or DSP
+ Detailed knowledge and experience with test equipment and software tools for electronics design, testing and documentation
+ Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
+ Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
Desired Qualifications
+ Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
Essential Functions
+ Provide leadership and guidance to Design Engineering Team Leaders in the areas of Electrical Engineering, Garmin processes, project management, and professional development (individualized coaching, training and mentoring)
+ Plan resource requirements, inter-team reassignments, analyze technology trends, human resource needs, and market requirements to plan and complete projects
+ Provide strategic direction for the design of new products, enhancement of existing designs, improved production techniques, and development of test procedures
+ Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to determine product feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer requirements for new and existing products
+ Establish overall design goals to meet the requirements of the marketplace and establish procedures/design practices which result in high quality products with fast time to market
+ Monitor the latest components and technologies that may be of use in Garmin products and monitor customers returns to understand field failure tendencies to improve the quality of new designs
+ Work with the production facilities to improve communication, reduce the time to produce new designs, and improve first build quality
+ Assist with planning annual budget and participate in recruiting activities, interview, hire, train, and evaluate performance for the team
+ Interface and communicate directly with Automotive OEMs as either customer point of contact or escalation contact on behalf of Design Engineering
+ Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing to coordinate and implement Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) design activities
Basic Qualifications
+ Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering AND a minimum of 3 years experience as a Garmin Design Engineering Team Leader or equivalent supervisory experience
+ Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
+ Good knowledge of Garmin's product lines, customer needs, and engineering and manufacturing processes/documentation
+ Broad technical knowledge and skills in various areas of Electrical Engineering including analog, digital, RF, and/or DSP
+ Detailed knowledge and experience with test equipment and software tools for electronics design, testing and documentation
+ Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
+ Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
Desired Qualifications
+ Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024