TriSearch · 4 days ago
Senior Director, Electrical & Controls Engineering
TriSearch is partnering with a high-growth North American manufacturing company that designs and builds custom-engineered systems for mission-critical environments. The Senior Director, Electrical & Controls Engineering will define platform architecture, lead New Product Introduction, ensure compliance and production readiness, and build a high-performing engineering organization capable of supporting rapid scale.
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Responsibilities
Own the electrical and controls technology roadmap across multiple product platforms
Lead NPI from concept through production release
Define architectures for embedded controls, power electronics, MCCs, VFDs, and firmware
Ensure NEC / UL / IEC compliance and cybersecurity standards
Drive production readiness (DFx, FAT, EOL testing, commissioning)
Lead FRACAS and reliability feedback loops into design
Build, mentor, and scale a senior electrical & controls engineering team
Partner cross-functionally with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Product, and Quality
Support customer engagements related to BMS integration and sequences of operation
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (PhD preferred)
12+ years in electrical/controls engineering within HVAC, industrial, or mission-critical environments
5+ years in senior technical leadership roles
Deep expertise in power systems, embedded controls, firmware, and BMS integration
Strong knowledge of NEC, UL/IEC standards, DFx, and cybersecurity
Proven ability to scale products and teams in fast-paced manufacturing environments
Benefits
Annual performance bonus (20%)
Full benefits
Relocation support