Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is hiring an Electrical Design Engineering Manager to lead a team of embedded hardware engineers through the development and sustainment of diverse product lines. This role carries wide-ranging responsibilities in product development, personnel management, and process ownership with visibility across the organization.
What You'll Do
- Manage day-to-day team responsibilities for all assigned product development efforts, including technical and schedule challenges and resource assignments.
- Lead and mentor a team of embedded hardware engineers, developing the team’s technical and leadership skills.
- Build and sustain a collaborative, high-performing team that challenges assumptions and strives for innovative solutions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for cross-functional coordination between the team and other departments.
- Contribute to company-wide initiatives affecting the team while aligning team priorities with company strategy.
- Improve engineering tools, workflows, and processes to reduce inefficiencies.
- Balance structure and flexibility, avoiding unnecessary red tape.
- Drive the adoption of new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.
- Monitor and evaluate team performance, providing regular feedback, conducting performance reviews, and maintaining team metrics.
- Handle HR-related responsibilities such as compensation discussions, employee engagement, and performance reviews.
- Foster a supportive and respectful work environment where employees feel heard and valued.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field.
- Minimum of seven (7+) years of relevant engineering experience, including two (2+) years in a management role.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities in prior engineering and management roles.
- Computer proficiency and a high level of organization with strong attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed technical decisions.
- Ability to work onsite from our facility located at 9901 Silicon Prairie Parkway in Verona, WI.
Nice to Have
- Strong technical background with expertise in hardware development, testing, and sustainment.
- Proficiency in embedded processor design.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A passion for technology and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Benefits & Compensation
- No-deductible, low-copay group health and dental insurance (90% employer paid)
- Health and wellness benefits coverage eligibility begins on the first of the month following your start date
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid)
- Paid time off, plus eight paid holidays a year
- 401(k) employer match up to 4%, Roth option available
- Participation in the 100% employee-owned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost to employees
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based at our facility in Verona, WI.
X-ES is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.
