Zurn Elkay Water Solutions · 20 hours ago
Electrical & Electronics Engineering Manager
Downers Grove, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expZurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a fast growing company focused on providing innovative plumbing and water delivery solutions. The Electrical & Electronics Engineering Manager will lead technology and innovation efforts in the Drinking Water business unit, overseeing the development of electrical and electronics systems for new products.
EnergySustainabilityConsultingManufacturingWaterWater Purification
Responsibilities
Develop and own electrical and electronics architecture and platform development and management, supporting long-term scalability, reuse, and roadmap alignment
Provide seasoned technical leadership (10+ years) across electrical and electronics product development, including hardware and firmware integration
Lead the design and development of electrical systems, circuits, and components for new drinking water and dispensing products, including filtration, dispensing, and connected solutions
Develop and guide system architecture, schematics, PCB layouts, and wiring diagrams to support new and next-generation product platforms
Establish and expand internal competency and industry best practices across hardware and firmware development, including regression strategy, test case development, and execution discipline
Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and software engineers to deliver integrated product designs, providing technical leadership and sound engineering decision-making
Provide strong technical and project leadership to lead complex projects and multi-discipline engineering teams, including electrical, electronics, firmware, and mechanical engineering, ensuring effective system-level integration
Support and guide early Proof-of-Concept (PoC), prototype builds, testing, and design validation activities to reduce downstream risk
Drive resolution of complex electrical and electronics issues, guiding corrective actions and continuous design improvement
Partner with suppliers and manufacturing to support component selection, cost optimization, supplier technical alignment, and design for manufacturability (DFM)
Ensure compliance with applicable safety, performance, and regulatory standards (UL, FCC, CE, NSF, etc.)
Participate in project planning, milestone reviews, and cross-functional design reviews, representing electrical engineering as a manager and technical authority
Prepare, review, and approve technical documentation, specifications, and test reports
Stay current with emerging technologies to drive innovation in connected and sustainable water delivery solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required; Master's preferred
10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience in product development for drinking water and dispensing products, preferably within consumer or commercial environments, including flow, sensing, control, and communication/connectivity domains
Strong knowledge of circuit design, PCB layout, power electronics, sensors, and wired/wireless connectivity
Hands-on experience with lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, etc.)
Working knowledge of regulatory and safety compliance for electrical and electronics products
Proven experience collaborating effectively with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders
Applies a can-do, structured problem-solving mindset, translating complex technical challenges into actionable outcomes using methodologies such as A3, 8D, DFMEA, and fault tree analysis, combined with strong analytical and communication skills and deep expertise in electrical and electronics system-level troubleshooting
Ability to lead effectively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment
Preferred
Experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and IoT-enabled products
Experience developing or managing platform-based electrical and electronics architectures
Prior exposure to regulated products and compliance-driven development environments
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
Matching 401(k) Contribution
Health Savings Account
Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
12 Paid Holidays
Annual Bonus Eligibility
Educational Reimbursement
Matching Gift Program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!
Company
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions is a supplier of clean water products for the residential, commercial, education, and industrial sector.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2012-03-30IPO
Leadership Team
Craig Wehr
Advisor to Chief Executive Officer
David J Pauli
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-02-04
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