Engineering Manager, Electrical

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead and design authority for switchgears, control panels, and power distribution products.
• Ensure designs meet customer specifications and industry standards.
• Analyze customer datasheets, clarify requirements with project managers, and develop preliminary drawings and bills of materials.
• Review and approve electrical schematics, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Lead controller configuration, PLC, and HMI programming activities.
• Support new product development from concept to production.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, quality, testing, and supply chain teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Drive standardization, design improvements, and cost reduction efforts.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Develop and improve engineering standards, work instructions, and test plans.
• Manage multiple priorities and communicate key performance metrics effectively.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 5+ years of electrical design experience in manufacturing or ETO environments.
• Proven ability to produce manufacturing-ready drawings and bills of materials.
• Experience designing switchgears, control panels, and distribution systems, including paralleling generator systems.
• High proficiency in AutoCAD, strong knowledge of electrical standards (UL, CSA, NEC, IEEE).
• Professional engineering certification (P.Eng.) is a strong asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (preferably SAP).
• Strong leadership, customer focus, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured environment.