Manager, R&DThe Role:Research and Development Engineering Manager leads a team of R&D engineers focused on the development and deployment of medium voltage power control technologies. R&D Manager will set research priorities, allocate resources for new product development, mentor/coach R&D engineering team and ensure R&D output aligns with Division and Group business strategy and commercial roadmaps.
This position is located in Lavergne, TN.Your Responsibilities:- Set research and development priorities and timelines and provide regular updates to upper management
- Align R&D engineering team priorities with business strategy, competitive landscape and technical opportunity with input from cross-functional commercial and operational teams
- Design and validate new medium voltage power control equipment
- Manages R&D project portfolios from concept through design and verification and into product realization
- Work with manufacturing teams to optimize manufacturability of medium voltage power control products
- Protect IP intellectual property and foster innovation invention culture and work with Legal on patent strategy and protection
- Develops and verifies new designs, processes, and materials. Responsible for the preparation and/or technical review of drawings, specifications, sequences, and other related engineering documentation
- Directs and coordinates manufacturing or building of prototype product or systems
- Work with R&D team to plan and develop experimental test programs and conducts tests and/or witnesses tests as needed to support the validation/certification of products or solutions
- Ability to utilize computer-assisted engineering software and equipment and implement AI tools when appropriate
- Supports training of other functions (Engineering, Operations and Sales) to ensure project successful implementation
- Develop and support laboratory experimentation on new technology discoveries
- Be open to a multi-disciplinary role to participate in group R&D discussions in problem solving
- Ensure laboratory and testing area safety compliance and supporting maintenance of technical equipment, facilities and instruments
Requirements:- Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline from a four-year college or university. Preferably mechanical, manufacturing, production or automation engineering.
- 5+ years of related experience and/or training in a related field.
- Ability to manage and collaborate with a team to work on multiple projects at a time.
- Familiar with modeling (3D) software, Firmware or software as appropriate to the position. Understanding of analytical tools (such as FEA) a bonus.
- Lean design and/or lean manufacturing understanding.
- Familiar with manufacturing processes such as industrial equipment manufacturing, sheet steel design, busbar design, control systems, PCB design, materials processing, and manufacturing methods.
- Solid grasp of engineering principles in electric fields, specifically medium voltage, heat transfer, material properties. Understanding of power electronics, PLCs, manufacturing improvements, and automation is a bonus.
- Ability to effectively present information in a clear, concise, and complete manner, and respond to questions from cross functional managers, customers, and other cross functional teams.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding of needs and solutions, and to develop effective plans.
- Ability to travel globally
