Electrical Engineering Manager

About the role

• Lead and manage a team of electrical engineers in the design and development of hardware for educational robotics.
• Directly contribute to projects by performing PCB design and layout (Altium) for embedded systems, digital circuits, and motor control solutions.
• Define hardware architecture, component selection, and roadmaps for products involving brushless/brushed motor control, DC power regulation, and sensor integration.
• Oversee and communicate with external design partners for high-speed digital, wireless, and mobile products, as well as overseas contract manufacturers (CMs).
• Occasionally meeting with CMs outside of normal business hours to accommodate time-zone differences.
• Collaborate closely with the software team to drive embedded design, ensuring hardware maximizes microcontroller features and simplifies software implementation.
• Collaborate closely with the mechanical team to ensure both mechanical and electrical requirements are balanced and met.
• Collaborate with the operations, marketing, and customer success teams to develop standard operating procedures, contribute to customer-facing documentation, and allocate resources for tier 2 support when needed.
• Lead hardware bringup efforts (initial testing of interfaces, power rails, specific features, etc.) and development of comprehensive validation plans for prototypes.
• Implement DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFT (Design for Test) principles. Lead the development of factory test fixtures.
• Develop and implement tight management of component libraries and bills of materials within our ERP system (Odoo).
• Guide products through compliance processes (UL, CE, FCC) by working with internal teams and external testing labs.
• Interface with the sourcing team and CMs to identify components and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Mentor and coach team members and interns, helping them develop their technical skills and careers through mentorship, constructive feedback, and performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an electrical engineering role.
• Hands-on experience with FIRST^® and its robotics programs.
• Proven experience in PCB design and layout using Altium Designer.
• Strong understanding of digital circuit design, DC power regulation, motor control (brushless and brushed), and embedded systems.
• Proficient with standard electrical lab equipment, including high-speed oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, and ESD test equipment.
• Experience with hardware development lifecycles, from concept and prototyping to mass production.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between hardware, mechanical, software, and operations teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as needed.
• Other projects or responsibilities as the need arises.

Nice to Have:

• 2+ years of experience in an engineering management or lead role.
• Basic experience with embedded C/C++ to assist in hardware-software architecture decisions and low-level bringup.
• Direct experience managing the certification process for UL, CE, or FCC.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching and others.
• Small, friendly office.
• Fully stocked break room with snacks and beverages.
• Casual office attire.
• Nine paid holidays plus a floating holiday of 8 hours.
• PTO that starts accruing from day one of employment.

It is the policy of REV Robotics to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, FIRST team affiliation, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, opinion on bumpers on FRC robots, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, REV Robotics will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Direct candidates only, no recruiters.

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