Electrical Components Team Lead

About the role

You will lead the development, validation, and application of electrical components in collaboration with customers, suppliers, and internal cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Primary technical contact for customers regarding electrical component requirements, performance expectations, and integration support.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers to define component specifications, review designs, support manufacturability discussions, and track development milestones.
• Manage technical communication across engineering, purchasing, quality, and manufacturing stakeholders.
• Develop and refine electrical component specifications based on customer requirements, industry standards, and application needs.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and perform technical assessments to support sourcing decisions.
• Guide components through the full product development lifecycle including concept, design, validation, PPAP, and production launch.
• Support system-level integration efforts and ensure compatibility with mechanical HVAC systems and overall electrical architecture.
• Work with test engineering teams to develop validation plans and ensure components meet performance, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Review test data, troubleshoot failures, and drive root-cause analysis with suppliers.
• Support continuous improvement of component quality, reliability, and cost.
• Maintain project timelines, track deliverables, and provide regular status updates to internal leadership and customers.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, DFMEAs, reports, and technical presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 2 to 5 years in automotive, industrial equipment, aerospace, or related manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with APQP/PPAP, DFMEA, DV/PV testing, and similar development processes.
• Knowledge of relevant electrical standards (ISO, SAE, IEC, UL, etc.).
• Strong technical understanding of electrical components (e.g., BLDCs, sensors, actuators, harnesses, connectors, control modules, PCBs).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with customers and suppliers.
• Able to manage multiple projects and drive tasks to completion.