Electrical Engineering Manager

Electrical Engineering Manager

On behalf of our client Niehoff Endex, we are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager with a background of electrical, mechanical, and automation systems for a succession position.

Niehoff Endex is a German non-ferrous wire & cable drawing machinery manufacturer for the wire and cable industries located in Swedesboro, NJ (greater Philadelphia).

The Engineering Manager leads a team of 3–4 electrical and mechanical engineers, providing both strategic direction and hands-on technical support. This role requires a proactive leader who can mentor team members while actively contributing to engineering initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership

Lead and mentor a team of 3 electrical and 1 mechanical engineer, ensuring effective workload coordination and technical guidance.

Contribute to the design and development of control systems and switchgears for coilers and wire drawing lines using AB / Rockwell technologies and SolidWorks.

Oversee full project lifecycle—from concept to delivery—ensuring quality, technical performance, and adherence to timelines.

Work closely with sales, manufacturing, and service teams to align engineering solutions with customer and operational needs.

Assist with field troubleshooting, supervise switchgear testing and acceptance, and implement design changes from production.

Maintain detailed design documentation and continuously improve engineering processes and standards.

Qualifications & Experience

Proficient in Allen Bradley / Rockwell platforms, including RSLogix 500 / 5000 and RSView / FactoryTalk View. Experience with at least two of the following : Siemens Step 7, Siemens TIA Portal, B+R Automation, Direct Logic, or Direct Soft.

Familiar with Profinet, Ethernet / IP, DH+, and DH485.

Strong knowledge of drive systems from Siemens, Yaskawa, ABB, Lenze, Rockwell, Parker SSD (Eurotherm), and Control Techniques. Solid understanding of AC induction, torque, and servo motors.

Capable of designing electrical control circuits and integrating them with mechanical systems.

Knowledge of NEC / CSA, UL508A, NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and NFPA 70E.

Skilled in AutoCAD Electrical for schematics and SolidWorks for mechanical drawings.

Basic understanding of metallurgy and metal forming, and familiarity with cost estimation.

Master's degree in electronics, controls, or drives preferred, or 7–10 years of equivalent experience.

Computer Skills

Company & EEO

Niehoff Endex North America Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive salary, benefits, paid vacation, and an opportunity to work at a growing company. We offer training in the very specific process technology of non-ferrous wire drawing, annealing, plating, stranding, etc. Some of the training will be provided by our parent company Niehoff Germany.

Job Details

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