Engineering Manager- Industrial Controls

Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

Overview of Role

The Engineering Manager provides technical and functional leadership for a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting control panel design for integrated thermal systems. This role ensures successful project execution, regulatory compliance, platform development and standardization activities, customer satisfaction and alignment with business objectives while mentoring and developing team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead execution of complex engineering control panel projects from concept through release to manufacturing.
• Lead projects to drive product extension and/or standardization activities.
• Provide technical oversight and approval for electrical designs, including panel layouts, schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and control logic/software diagrams, and manufacturing documentation.
• Interpret customer specifications and ensure technical requirements are met.
• Partner with account managers and customers to define scope, manage expectations and resolve technical issues.
• Manage and develop key supplier relationships for control panel components and assemblies, including technical reviews of quotations, feedback on performance, and collaboration on cost, quality and delivery improvements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., UL 508A, NEC, CE 60204-1/61439, IEC, ATEX, hazardous area requirements) for power and control panels.
• Mentor engineers and designers; support skill development and performance feedback.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and change control processes.
• Prioritize and allocate team workload to meet business objectives and delivery commitments.

Qualifications

Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or related discipline).
• 8+ years of experience in industrial control panel and/or thermal systems design.
• Demonstrated leadership or project management experience.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable electrical and mechanical codes and standards, including hazardous area classifications.
• Experience with customer-facing technical discussions.
• Experience reviewing and approving engineering documentation.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Additional Success Factors:

• Project Management training or certification.
• Knowledge of change control and configuration management.
• Lean or Six Sigma training and continuous improvement experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of Solidworks CAD, Solidworks Electrical, Eplan, or equivalent mechanical and electrical design tools.

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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