Electrical Engineering Manager - Sawstop

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MANAGER

Want to apply your years of earned expertise in a meaningful way, developing new solutions in a fun, collaborative environment? Are you looking to join a fast-growing, stable company with highly unique products and a supportive company culture?

SawStop is the world leader in power tool safety, and we're looking for an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to join our team. Headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon, SawStop is the #1 manufacturer of table saws for the commercial and hobbyist markets, and our safety technology has saved thousands of users from devastating, life-changing table saw injuries. Founded in Oregon, SawStop is part of the TTS Group, a 2,500+ employee family-owned company based in Germany with a focus on long-term growth.

SawStop is looking to expand the application of our technologies into new products and markets. The successful applicant will lead the electrical engineering functional team in an open and creative work environment where invention and dedication are both recognized and rewarded.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The focus of this key role is to lead and support the design and development of electronics systems for the next generation of SawStop products.

The Electrical Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the high-performance team that delivers effective and reliable electronic circuit designs and other electrical product components to Product Projects. The Electrical Engineering team interfaces regularly with Software Engineering, Digital Signal Processing, Mechanical Engineering, Compliance Engineering, and the Testing Team as well as Product Management, Procurement, Quality, and Service teams in order to bring inspiring products to market and to support an unparalleled customer journey. Minimal supervision is required; the Electrical Engineering Manager takes initiative to work collaboratively within his/her team and other departments.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management
  • Provide regular personnel management including clear communication of goals and expectations while ensuring compliance to SawStop policies
  • Review and approve team members' work packages
  • Support team members' personal needs and remove roadblocks
  • Assess team member performance and support personal development goals
  • Participate in annual expense and CAPEX budget planning and manage EE budget
  • Interview and hire new staff as needed and contribute to roadmap development and staffing level determinations
  • Represent Electrical Engineering issues and interests within the projects and organization

• New Product Development
  • Work with team members and Project Managers to develop project plans
  • Support development of electrical architectures that meet new product goals, and propose new technological approaches to overcome limitations
  • Assess quality of designs and qualification (test) plans
  • Ensure compliance to external product and device standards including collaboration with Product Compliance Engineer
  • Provide BOM cost estimates
• Technical Functional Leadership
  • Develop best practices and standardization for electrical engineering tools and processes
  • Identify potential (IP) intellectual property to expand SawStop patent coverage
  • Manage electrical engineering lab, equipment, and supplies
• Product Maintenance
  • Support Operations team to ensure up-time and low defect rate for brake cartridge manufacturing
  • Support Sustaining Engineering, Service, and Sales teams to analyze and resolve warranty issues and customer feedback
  • Identify and execute on design improvements to address field quality issues
  • Qualify design changes, alternate materials, and parts from new tooling
  • Lead product improvement projects and guide engineering team members for quality improvement, cost reduction, and performance upgrades
• Miscellaneous
  • Provide timely and constructive performance feedback to functional managers about their direct reports
  • Some international travel is required, especially to support development builds

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience, including past management experience of an engineering group
• Experience and demonstrated expertise in analog and mixed signal circuit board design, such as low-level current and voltage measurement applications, sensitive measuring equipment, etc.
• Familiar with Agile and waterfall development methods
• Good familiarity with lab equipment experience (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, LCR meter, etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and accountability to drive issues to closure
• Demonstrated desire for learning and applying a continuous improvement approach
• Ability to communicate and collaborate across functional groups and diverse audiences, while working in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Hands on problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Demonstrated experience with system level design, integration, and testing

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• 5+ years working in a new product development environment, preferably power tools, automotive, or durable goods
• 5+ years in a technical management role
• Familiar with electrical compliance and regulatory requirements including EMI/EMC design requirements and testing
• Experience with line-powered devices and electric motors
• Experience working with Asian manufacturing companies
• Experience using table saws and other woodworking tools
• Hands on practical skills - soldering to build and test prototype PCBAs

COMPANY PROFILE

SawStop is the world leader in power tool safety.

Headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon we design, engineer, and manufacture innovative power tools and accessories for the commercial and hobbyist woodworking markets. All SawStop power tools feature our patented safety technology that has saved tens of thousands of users from devastating, life-changing table saw injuries.

Our commitment to quality, innovation and safety over the past 20 years has made us the best in the industry. And our future looks just as bright as we accelerate our investments in new advancements in woodworking safety and performance. Redoubling our focus on product innovation and best-in-class quality to expand our product line and reach new markets means that we are growing fast and looking to expand and strengthen our dynamic team.

Learn more about why SawStop is a great place to work.

Benefits

Our Team Members are what make SawStop special. That's why we're committed to taking care of our team through a comprehensive benefits program.

• Employee-Centered Medical Plan - 95% paid for the employee and eligible dependents
• Available Health Savings Plan
• 100% Paid Dental
• 100% Paid Vision
• Hybrid Work Schedule (Role-Dependent)
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for Mental Health Services
• 401k Retirement Plans with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Tutoring Support for Team Member's Kids (Grades K-12)
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Opportunities for Professional Development

Please include cover letter and updated resume when applying.