Associate Electrical Engineering Manager

Job Description

Associate Electrical Engineering Manager 11/06/2026

Reports to: Senior Electrical Engineering Manager Direct Reports: Electrical Engineer I and Electrical Engineer II positions (headcount as assigned, 8-12 team members)

Position Type/Hours:

Full-time, on-site position. Core office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Position Purpose:

The Associate Electrical Engineering Manager is responsible for leading, coaching, and developing early-career electrical engineering team members while supporting the successful execution of electrical engineering deliverables across custom automation and capital equipment projects. This role serves as a working manager who balances people leadership, technical guidance, project execution, and resource coordination. The Associate Electrical Engineering Manager focuses on building engineering capability, ensuring design quality, supporting project schedules, fostering collaboration, and creating an environment where engineers can successfully grow their technical and professional skills. This leader works closely with the Senior Electrical Engineering Manager to implement department standards, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support overall engineering excellence. This position should demonstrate a passion for serving others and a commitment to creating a people first, values-based culture that supports Delta ModTech's purpose of serving people by solving problems.

Essential Functions:

People Leadership & Team Development

• Directly lead, mentor, coach, and develop Electrical Engineer I and Electrical Engineer II team members.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance discussions, and career development planning.
• Identify strengths, development opportunities, and training needs within the team.
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and retaining engineering talent.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to engineers working on customer projects.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, ownership, continuous learning, and problem solving.
• Promote effective communication and teamwork across engineering and cross functional departments.
• Support succession planning and development of future technical leaders.
• Model, steward, make decisions upon, and expect to be held accountable to Delta ModTech's values:

BELIEVE IN PEOPLE

FEARLESS INNOVATION

INTEGRITY

PASSIONATE & TENACIOUS

SERVANT LEADERSHIP

Technical Leadership & Engineering Support

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers on electrical designs, controls architecture, PLC and HMI programming, machine safety, and automation solutions.
• Review electrical schematics, panel designs, bills of material, and software documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Support engineering teams in applying electrical standards, best practices, and approved design methodologies.
• Escalate significant technical risks, roadblocks, or resource concerns to the Senior Electrical Engineering Manager.
• Assist in maintaining and improving engineering standards, reusable design solutions, and documentation practices.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues during design, commissioning, startup, and field support activities.
• Encourage sound engineering decision making and application of first principles thinking.

Project Execution & Resource Coordination

• Coordinate engineering assignments and workload balancing for Electrical Engineer I and II team members.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address schedule or resource constraints.
• Ensure assigned deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
• Own day-to-day resource planning, work assignments, and priorities for assigned Electrical Engineer I and II team members, in alignment with department priorities established by the Senior Electrical Engineering Manager.
• Assist with identifying project risks and implementing mitigation plans.
• Ensure accountability for commitments, deadlines, and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on engineering efficiency and project execution.
• Cross-Functional team collaboration
• Partner effectively with project management, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, assembly, , supply chain, and sales teams.
• Partner with Service leadership to coordinate EE support for customer escalations, field issues, startup support, and technical troubleshooting while balancing project commitments.
• Facilitate communication between engineering team members and stakeholders.
• Support issue resolution and decision making to maintain project momentum.
• Ensure a positive working relationship throughout the organization.
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, workflows, standards, and documentation.
• Support implementation of department initiatives established by the Senior Electrical Engineering Manager.
• Encourage a mindset of innovation, learning, and continuous improvement.

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering or automation engineering experience, preferably within custom machinery, converting equipment, industrial automation, or capital equipment manufacturing.
• 2+ years of leadership experience or demonstrated ability to lead project teams, mentor engineers, and influence others.
• Strong knowledge of electrical controls systems, PLCs, HMIs, motion control, industrial networks, machine safety, and electrical design practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and support multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred

• Experience leading engineers in a custom machine building environment.
• Experience with Yaskawa, Rockwell, or Siemens automation platforms.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar design software.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70, NFPA 79, UL 508A, OSHA requirements, and machine safety standards.
• Experience supporting project planning, resource planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Position Type, Work Environment & Travel

• Full time, exempt
• Normal office environment
• Travel less than 10%.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Salary Range:

$130,000 - $170,000 per year (DOE - Depending on Experience)

Benefits Offered:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with up to $500 annual match (for High Deductible Health Plans)
• 401(k) *match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Discretionary Bonus