Electronics Engineering Leader, Instrumentation Product Development

Shape Breakthrough Instruments with LECO

Join a globally trusted, family-owned innovator based in St. Joseph, Michigan. For 80+ years, LECO has delivered world-class laboratory instruments. We invest in long-term relationships, team growth, and engineering excellence.

Role and Schedule

• Title: Electronics Engineering Leader, Instrumentation Product Development
• Reports to: Vice-President, Research & Development
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Work Arrangement: On-site

What You Will Lead

• Own people leadership for a functional group of up to 10 engineers
• Forecast, identify, and resolve issues before they impact delivery
• Assess individual capacity and assign resources across multiple simultaneous product development programs
• Support hiring decisions and, as needed, the termination process
• Contribute to R&D strategic planning and roadmap creation
• Conduct or participate in special studies to guide design and risk decisions
• Create and maintain job descriptions and job description review records
• Develop and maintain procedures for the electrical engineering function
• Define product plans, strategy, and direction for the functional area
• Lead regular, scheduled group meetings
• Run recurring performance appraisals and provide coaching
• Ensure quality, timeliness, and effectiveness across all project work
• Plan and deliver training to upskill the team and promote professional growth
• Support and enforce company policy as described in the LECO Employee Manual
• Champion a strong team culture within the department and across the corporation
• Support and promote the LECO Quality Plan
• Partner with other departments to meet their functional needs

Your Technical and Leadership Profile

• High technical proficiency paired with strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Outstanding system design capability; aware of and effective within Mechanical, Firmware, and Software domains
• Hands-on familiarity across key Electrical Engineering domains:
  • Mixed Signal Design (ADC/DAC) and Measurement Systems
  • Microcontroller and Digital design
  • Analog design
  • Closed-loop temperature control systems
  • AC design (single phase and three phase)
  • High voltage design (1 kV and above, typically low power)
  • Motor control
  • HMI design
  • System design
  • PWB/PCB and PWA experience
  • Wire harness design
• Clear communication; strong coordination and facilitation skills
• Attuned to stakeholder needs; adaptable leadership style across diverse personalities

Required Education and Experience

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering
• 8+ years in a product development environment

Why LECO

• Family-owned stability with a global footprint
• Collaborative environment focused on quality and innovation
• Opportunities to influence architecture and product direction

Equal Opportunity

EOE M/F/Vet/Disability