Position Summary
The Engineering Team Lead will possess strong leadership and team building skills to work within the Engineered Solutions team. Under minimal supervision and direction from the Sr. Manager of Engineered Solutions, this individual will lead the team as we grow the important value-added solution segment of our business.
Location:
Position is located in the Chicagoland North Area
Position Duties & Responsibilities:
- Providing technical leadership and multitasking skills for new products development and scope of work
- Defining time line and coordinating resources when required
- Working within Solid Works to develop products, BOM’s and configurations
- Developing panel and control solutions that satisfy Americas markets requirements
- Develop new product proposals for key or high-level opportunities
- Present new development ideas to the Sr. Manager of Engineered Solutions
- Sourcing and specification of components including 3rd party purchased items, sheet metal, control and power distribution.
- Interface with production and production departments to ensure timelines are met
- Review and document engineering standards, make recommendations for standards alignment with North American best practices and standards
- Work with quality control to establish standards and alignment
- Perform other job functions and duties as assigned
Desired Skills and Characteristics:
- Background in panel design for power distribution
- Knowledge and experience in testing and UL standards
- Working knowledge of production facility, preferably in control panel and electrical control systems
- Ability to interact with customer application requirements on phone or in person
- Ability to demonstrating strong team development and motivational skills
Education & Qualifications:
- BS or higher degree in Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of experience in panel and control systems design and build, high HP VFD panel or electromechanical systems design and build
- Experience with Solid Works Mechanical and Electrical including configurations and BOM’s
- Experience with Solid Works Composer
- Project management skills and ability to multitask projects
- Experience specifying factory automation solutions
- Ability to work with a team of engineers and make technical decisions
- Proficiency MS Project
- Clear understanding of the system cost ramifications of design trade-offs, component selection, manufacturing techniques, design techniques, and test and qualification procedures.
- Excellent written & verbal communications skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite of products including MS Project, Word, Excel, Access Database, Power Point
Travel:
- 25% Domestic and International
