Electrical Engineering Manager

Summary: The Electrical Engineering Manager will lead the electrical engineering team in designing and developing cutting-edge control solutions for Persimmon’s vacuum robots and electromechanical systems. Reporting directly to the Director of Electrical Engineering, you will balance technical leadership, project management, and people development.

You will oversee system architectures, ensure rigorous testing and PCB design standards, and manage engineering resources to deliver next-generation products on time and within budget. Reports to: Director of Electrical Engineering Direct Reports: 2 Senior Electrical Engineers and External contractors and vendors (PCB layout designers, manufacturing suppliers, and prototyping partners) Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• Supervise and mentor a team of electrical engineers, providing technical guidance, career development, and performance evaluations.
• Resource planning and allocation, ensuring project tasks are correctly staffed to meet strict deadlines.
• Foster a collaborative culture within the electrical team and across mechanical, software, and controls engineering departments.
• Approve system architectures and engineering specifications based on rigorous market and customer requirements.
• Lead design reviews for complete circuit development, including schematic capture, PCB layouts, simulation results, and thermal management.
• Enforce best practices and standards for low-power analog/digital design, 3-phase motor control, high-frequency power supplies, and EtherCAT interfaces.
• Manage project timelines, risk mitigation plans, and deliverable schedules for the electrical engineering roadmap.
• Oversee strategic supplier relationships for PCB layout outsourcing, component procurement, fabrication, and assembly.
• Budget accountability for lab equipment, prototype fabrication, software licensing (OrCAD), and engineering resources.
• Maintain and upgrade the EE lab environment, ensuring the availability of top-tier test equipment (oscilloscopes, DAQs, power meters) and adherence to safety protocols.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across product lines, including CE directives, SEMI S2, and KCs certifications. Skills Required:
• Proven experience leading or managing a team of hardware/electrical engineers in a high-tech product development environment.
• Excellent project management skills, with a track record of driving complex electromechanical products from concept to commercial launch.
• Superb communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical engineering updates to executive leadership.
• Technical Expertise
• Expert-level knowledge of electrical engineering principles, circuit analysis, and hardware-software integration.
• Familiarity with industry-standard design tools such as OrCAD, PADS, or Altium.
• Deep understanding of power electronics, motion control, 3-phase motor controller design, and high-speed communication protocols (Ethernet, EtherCAT).
• Strong understanding of thermal management for power components and structural packaging.
• Valued Pluses: Experience with TI c2000 microcontrollers, MATLAB simulations, BiSS-C interfaces, and semiconductor capital equipment standards (SEMI). Experience Required:
• 7+ years of hands-on electronics design experience, with at least 2+ years in a supervisory, team-lead, or engineering management role. Other Requirements:
• Required approx. 5% travel to supplier locations which include local, domestic and international location
• Work is sedentary in nature, but may require standing, walking, grasping, and lifting/moving up to 35 pounds Education Required:
• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering (M.S. is a plus).

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $150k to $175k a year. The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, job-related knowledge, internal equity, and geographical location. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future employer sponsorship. Why Persimmon Technologies? At Persimmon Technologies, we prioritize our employees' well-being and growth. We offer competitive compensation packages including comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental and vision), generous paid time off, 100% company paid short-term, long-term disability insurance, 100% company paid Basic life and AD&D insurance and a 401(k) plan with 5% company matching.

Our commitment to professional development ensures continuous learning and career advancement. Join us and experience a workplace that supports your success and well-being. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Persimmon Technologies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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