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About the role
Role Overview
A Lead Electrical Engineer performs the duties of both an experienced electronic design engineer and a department supervisor.
The Lead Electrical Engineer will be responsible for quoting new projects, leading the electrical hardware development of one or more projects, promoting the growth of less-experienced engineers, and developing client's development processes and best practices.
Candidates must be able to work in a team-based environment, lead by example, and have the ability to meet deadlines.
Description of Duties & Tasks
Represent and lead the hardware engineering team Check in with team members regularly to provide guidance and ensure productivity
Represent team in status, planning, and strategy meetings
Work with program management to prioritize work and assign resources to projects
Assist with proposal writing and quoting efforts
Approve timesheets and vacation
Execute employee performance reviews
Oversee hardware design and documentation processes Establish, improve, and document effective processes
Ensure work is completed in accordance with correct processes
Actively participate in or lead design reviews
Assist in maintaining component and project database
Create requirements captures based on experience and customer input Research applicable topics
Propose, simulate, and validate proposed architectures and circuits
Provide project timeline estimates
Create schematics and PCB layouts based on requirements Document assembly, BOM, and ECO information
Schedule schematic and layout reviews
Product development Cost and manufacturing optimization
Work with other teams and team members to complete all aspects of product design
Assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of designs
Create customer documentation and support customers
Promote a healthy team environment Maintain a clean lab and workspace
Provide learning opportunities for engineers
Encourage open, blame-free discussions
Seek and promote ideas from all team members
Be a multiplier for the rest of the team
Knowledge & Skills Required Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Highly organized with attention to detail
Extensive PCB design experience
Strong communication skills in order to work with team to determine specifications and to provide support for a product
Experience with test equipment operation including oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power supplies
Conflict resolution and diplomacy skills
Expert knowledge of best practices for product design
Work Experience & Education Required Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 8 years of related experience
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