Electrical Engineering Manager

Overview

About Enerpac Tool Group

Enerpac Tool Group Corp. is a premier industrial tools, services, technology, and solutions provider serving a broad and diverse set of customers and end markets for mission-critical applications in more than 100 countries. The Company makes complex, often hazardous jobs possible safely and efficiently. Enerpac Tool Group's businesses are global leaders in high pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products, and solutions for precise positioning of heavy loads that help customers safely and reliably tackle some of the most challenging jobs around the world. The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Enerpac Tool Group common stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol EPAC. For further information on Enerpac Tool Group and its businesses, visit the Company's website atwww.enerpactoolgroup.com

Location : Milwaukee, WI

We believe that being in-office together strengthens relationships, builds trust, and fosters teamwork, creating a culture where both careers and our company thrive. Currently, our in-office schedule is Tuesday through Thursday in our beautiful, newly renovated, historic building in downtown Milwaukee at 648 N. Plankinton Avenue. Beginning September 1, 2025, we will transition to an in-office schedule of Monday through Thursday, with Friday as an optional work-from-home day, balancing collaboration and flexibility. Additionally, our dress code is always Business Casual, ensuring a professional yet comfortable work environment.

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Global Electrical Engineering Manager to lead our electrical engineering function across new product development (NPD), advanced technology, and sustaining engineering. This role will oversee global teams in the U.S. and Europe, manage contract engineering resources, and collaborate with external partners and global sourcing to drive innovation, quality, and execution excellence.

What will you be doing?

Lead and develop a high-performing global electrical engineering team across the U.S. and Europe.

Lead the design and development of embedded control systems for hydraulic and electromechanical products.

Create and teach proper design documentation including schematics, state diagrams, and control logic specifications.

Oversee and police the architecture for microcontrollers and embedded platforms.

Manage contract engineering resources and external development partners to scale capabilities.

Oversee electrical design and integration for new products from concept through launch.

Guide advanced technology initiatives and evaluate emerging technologies for future products.

Support sustaining engineering through lifecycle management, quality improvements, and cost optimization.

Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, software, systems, and manufacturing teams.

Partner with global sourcing to define and execute a global electronics sourcing strategy.

Standardize tools, processes, and best practices across all regions including a robust design review process and agile methodology.

Ensure compliance with global safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Mitigate issues found during Electromagnet Compliance and Interference testing (EMC / EMI)

Apply knowledge of RF, Bluetooth, NFC, and IoT technologies to enhance product connectivity and performance.

Provide support to existing electrical systems using AutoCAD Electrical.

Develop and integrate software interfaces for PLCs and HMIs (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley) to support test lab operations.

Travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%) to support and manage global teams.

Leadership & Process Competencies

Global team leadership and talent development

Strategic sourcing and supplier collaboration

Agile development and design review discipline

Cross-functional program execution

Project management and multitasking

Regulatory compliance and risk mitigation

Technical Competencies

Embedded systems design and firmware development (C) and RTOS

PCB design and circuit simulation (Altium)

Electrical CAD proficiency (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN)

EMC / EMI mitigation and compliance

RF, Bluetooth, NFC, and IoT integration

Industrial automation and control (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA)

System-level integration with hydraulic and electromechanical systems

UL Electrical Safety; 508; material compliance (REACH & RoHS) and CE compliance

Standout Competencies

Experience leading engineering teams across the U.S. and Europe

Proven success managing contract engineers and third-party partners

Strong collaboration with global sourcing and supply chain teams

Background in industrial, hydraulics, automation, or heavy equipment sectors

Familiarity with Agile development and PLM systems

Advanced degree (MSEE or MBA) is a plus

Education and Experience

Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or related field.

10+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, including 5+ years in a global leadership

Proven experience managing cross-regional teams, contract engineers, and third-party partners.

Strong technical background in analog / digital circuit design, embedded systems, and power electronics.

Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

Physical Demands

Employee may have to lift documents / work materials up to 30 pounds in weight. Employee must be able to walk / climb to a variety of primary work locations, including traveling by air / auto and potentially remote sites. Position may require travel up to 25% of time depending on assigned projects. Employee will need to listen, understand, and speak with team members in person, telephonically, and electronically at all levels within a diverse workforce. Employee can work in front of a personal computer for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

Primary work environment is in a temperature-controlled office setting but may also be visiting different manufacturing facilities where following appropriate safety protocols at the location would be required.

Direct Reports

Yes

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