Lead Electrical Engineer

About the role

As a Lead Electrical Engineer at Alliance Laundry Systems, you will act as the subject matter expert (SME) for electrical engineering, enhancing product and component innovation through strategic leadership and expertise.

Responsibilities

• Build on the Senior Electrical Engineer's foundation to guide major projects from scoping through to design, testing, and qualifications.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting production issues, ensuring our laundry products meet the highest quality standards.
• Serve as the Electrical Engineering SME for products and components, providing authoritative guidance throughout the product life cycle.
• Collaborate on major projects, influencing the scope, direction, and design to ensure alignment with project objectives and company goals.
• Offer technical support and resolve issues in production, ensuring the seamless integration of electrical components.
• Develop comprehensive design specifications and test plans for electrical components and sub-systems.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to optimize product and component development.
• Ensure compliance with marketing specifications and regulatory requirements through meticulous system design integration.
• Oversee troubleshooting efforts and provide solutions for complex electrical engineering challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• More than 10 years of Electrical Engineering experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience as a subject matter expert in electrical engineering for products and components.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to serve as an electrical engineering SME, advising on complex design and production issues.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on logical reasoning and scientific expertise.
• Proficiency in engineering design software and programming languages, including assembly, C, or higher-level languages for microcontroller-based electronic controls.
• Excellent technical writing skills for producing reports and documentation within tight deadlines.
• Strong project management skills, capable of managing major projects from inception to completion.
• High attention to detail while maintaining a strategic vision of project outcomes.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, adept at fostering collaboration and cross-functional teamwork.
• Self-motivated, hands-on approach with the ability to tackle complex engineering challenges effectively.
• Passionate about mentoring and developing junior engineers, promoting an environment of learning and innovation.
• Must be able to design PCB from the ground up.
• Familiar with PCB manufacturing and testing technologies.
• DFM/DFA mindset with a strong focus on designing for manufacturability and assembly.
• Strong understanding of PCB fabrication processes, assembly technologies, and supply chain considerations.

Standard and Physical Requirements

• Position involves sitting long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, and bending.
• Capable of doing light lifting, moving, and carrying of items.