Electrical Engineering Manager

Electrical Engineering Manager

Electrical Engineering Manager provides leadership to the development of our electronics. Works with other functional managers and product leaders to assign responsibilities for the Electrical Engineering team. Sets and maintains the strategic direction of the Electrical Engineering team.

Position Responsibilities:

• Act as the management representative for the functional group of up to 10 team members
• Anticipate, identify, and resolve problems
• Assess the capacity for work of individuals within the functional group, assigning resources as needed to support multiple concurrent product development efforts.
• Assist in the hiring and/or termination process as required
• Assist in the strategic planning of R&D as required
• Conduct (and/or participate in) special studies
• Create and maintain job descriptions and job description review records
• Develop and maintain procedures for the functional group
• Develop product plans, strategy, and direction for the functional area
• Hold group meetings on a regular, scheduled basis
• Hold regular scheduled job performance appraisals for team members
• Ensure quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of project work
• Plan and conduct training to facilitate professional growth of the functional team
• Support and promote a team environment
• Support the functional needs of other departments

Position Requirements:

• High technical ability coupled with strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Superb system design capability with cross-functional (Mechanical, Firmware, Software, etc.) awareness.
• Familiarity with a broad range of Electrical Engineering topics, such as:
• Mixed Signal Design (ADC/DAC) / Measurement Systems
• Microcontroller / Digital design
• Analog design
• Closed loop temperature control systems
• AC design (single phase and three phase)
• High voltage design (1kV and above, typically low power)
• Motor Control
• HMI (human machine interface) design
• System design
• PWB/PCB (printed wire board/printed circuit board) and PWA (printed wiring assembly) experience.
• Wire harness design
• Strong communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, coordination, and facilitating skills
• Strong awareness of team member/stakeholder needs
• Ability to adjust leadership style to work with a variety of personalities and people

Education/Certifications:

B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 8 years' experience in a product development environment.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Joseph, MI.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Joseph, MI.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands.