KnowHireMatch ยท 1 month ago
Engineering Manager- Electrical Design
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expKnowHireMatch is seeking an Engineering Manager for Electrical Design to lead and develop their electrical design team within a fast-paced automation and material-handling environment. This role involves overseeing all electrical design activities, mentoring engineers, and driving technical excellence across various engineering disciplines.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the electrical design engineering team, providing technical guidance, direction, and performance management
Oversee the development of electrical designs, schematics, control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and PLC-based system architecture
Collaborate with mechanical design, project management, and installation teams to ensure seamless project execution
Remain hands-on in design work as needed, particularly during complex or high-priority projects
Review and approve engineering documentation, BOMs, and design packages
Ensure compliance with industry standards, customer specifications, and safety requirements
Support commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting activities as required
Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the design process, documentation, and engineering best practices
Maintain project schedules, resource allocation, and engineering workflow
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field required
7+ years of electrical design engineering experience, including hands-on work with PLC systems, schematics, wiring diagrams, and industrial controls
2+ years of experience managing or leading an engineering team
Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical (or similar design tools)
Strong understanding of PLC hardware and controls integration
Ability to contribute both as a leader and as a hands-on engineer
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment
Preferred
Experience in baggage handling, conveyor systems, automation, or small-part equipment design strongly preferred
Company
KnowHireMatch
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51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase