Klein Tools · 4 hours ago
Lead Electrical Engineer
Mansfield, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expKlein Tools is a company that values curiosity and innovation, delivering quality products each year. The Lead Electrical Engineer will lead complex electromechanical projects, providing guidance and establishing design strategies to ensure successful product development and delivery.
Machinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Architect the electrical subsystem for new platforms, defining interconnects and power domains
Lead technical efforts across multiple development projects, ensuring alignment and reuse
Develop and enforce best practices in design reviews, validation strategies, and risk mitigation
Define advanced test strategies for functional, reliability, and environmental qualification
Evaluate new technologies and propose integration paths for future product innovation
Mentor cross-functional engineers on architecture tradeoffs and hardware/software co-design
Serve as the lead interface between product management and engineering for electrical concerns
Establish standards for schematic symbol libraries and PCB layout practices
Present design overviews and project updates to senior leadership and stakeholders
Guide junior engineers in resolving difficult circuit and system-level issues
Collaborate with supply chain to define long-term sourcing strategies for key components
Support root cause investigations across development, manufacturing, and field service
Implement robust margin analysis and design-for-reliability reviews during development
Oversee agency certifications for electrical safety, EMC, and energy efficiency
Standardize electrical documentation format and review workflows
Lead advanced troubleshooting involving thermal, signal integrity, and power quality issues
Ensure system compliance with industry standards such as ISO or IEC
Develop and optimize electrical system cost models and design trade-off analysis
Drive technical aspects of supplier selection and contract manufacturing readiness
Align project resources with milestone deliverables and design gates
Serve as a key contributor to post-mortem and continuous improvement meetings
Define modular design approaches for scalable and reusable architectures
Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required
Five (5) to seven (7) years of direct electrical work experience
Strong technical, analytical, planning, time management, organizational, and conflict resolution skills
Expertise in electrical engineering design principles and methodologies, with a proven track record of leading circuit development, directing testing strategies, and interpreting complex test results
Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical analyses and financial justifications to support decision-making at all organizational levels
Ability to function effectively in an environment of constantly changing priorities, goals, and direction, often under stressful conditions and time constraints
Strong team focus and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) is required
Preferred
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering preferred, from an ABET-accredited institution or program
Prior experience in the design of hand-held electronic products and rechargeable battery systems is preferred
Experience with small rechargeable batteries (e.g., 18650, Li-Po pouch) and USB charging methodologies is a plus
Prior experience with AC/DC, DC/AC, and DC/DC power electronics is preferred
Proficiency with software compilers such as C, C++, or similar is preferred
Benefits
Paid Vacations & Holidays
Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
Discounts on Klein Tools products
Education and Professional Development Assistance
Company
Klein Tools
Klein Tools is a manufacturer of the hand tools.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
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Matthew Thomason
Chief Financial Officer
Thomas Klein
President and COO
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