Manager, Electrical Engineering (Power Systems & Controls)

Job Title: Manager, Electrical Engineering (Power Systems & Controls)
Location: Marietta, Ohio
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Salary: Up to $220,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

Position Summary

We are looking for a seasoned Electrical Engineering Manager to oversee a team focused on the design and development of power electronics and protection systems used in commercial and industrial settings.

This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management, making it ideal for someone who can guide engineering efforts while also developing and supporting a high-performing team.

Core Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of electrical engineers
• Provide subject matter expertise in electrical system design, including power distribution, controls, and protection systems
• Coordinate engineering activities across multiple concurrent projects
• Manage resource planning, timelines, risk factors, and project deliverables
• Work cross-functionally with project management, manufacturing, quality, and product development teams
• Establish team goals, priorities, and performance standards
• Lead design initiatives related to power protection systems for both new development and existing products
• Develop technical specifications and contribute to subsystem design for critical applications
• Serve as a technical lead on new product development projects
• Translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, and coaching sessions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• 8+ years of experience in electrical system design
• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity
• Strong ability to make sound decisions in high-pressure situations
• Experience working with power distribution systems, industrial controls, or critical power infrastructure

Preferred Background

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) or similar advanced degree
• 5+ years of experience in power systems or power electronics design
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering projects and teams
  Familiarity with engineering change processes (ECNs), bill of materials (BOMs), and product documentation systems
• Experience with design tools such as AutoCAD and Altium
• Knowledge of reliability and testing methods (dFMEA, HALT)
• Strong hands-on lab and troubleshooting skills
• Understanding of electrical compliance standards (UL, IEC, EMC)
• Knowledge of magnetics related to power conversion
• Experience with wide-bandgap (WBG) devices, modeling, and application
• Background in control systems and embedded software development

What We’re Looking For

• A confident leader who can guide teams and projects effectively
• Strong communicator who can engage with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Calm and decisive in fast-paced or high-pressure environments
• Driven to deliver high-quality engineering solutions
• Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement