Manager of Electrical Engineering

TGW Logistics Group
Grand Rapids, MI

SUMMARY

The Electrical Engineering Manager leads a team of engineers responsible for designing, developing, and implementing electrical systems and controls for integration projects. This role ensures compliance with industry standards, drives innovation, and supports cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manages and mentors a team of Electrical Engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Performs personnel management duties including, but not limited to: recruiting, training, scheduling, performance management, compensation management, etc.
  • Oversees electrical engineering activities supporting multiple projects from concept through go-live and manages onsite electrical logistics and handover to electrical installation.
  • Oversees implementation of all red lines and final documentation of controls systems.
  • Guides the electrical design, power distribution, and safety compliance of controls systems, reviewing and approving schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
  • Ensures all electrical designs meet applicable codes, regulatory requirements, and TGW and customer standards.
  • Collaborates with Controls Project Manager to plan resources accordingly and meet project demands.
  • Works closely with other teams (controls engineering, software engineering, installation & e-installation, general project management, etc.) to support the successful realization of material-handling solutions.
  • Travels to job sites to audit installation quality and support troubleshooting efforts for complex issues.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Controls-related field (Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering) or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

Seven (7) or more years of Controls or Electrical Engineering experience in industrial or material-handling environment, with previous management experience.

Travel:

Up to 20% domestic and international travel, as required.

Skills & Abilities

  • Demonstrated experience supporting full design-to-production project lifecycles.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to manage interpersonal conflict.
  • Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, Step 7, or equivalent knowledge.
  • Robust knowledge of industrial automation and control systems.
  • Awareness of applicable codes (NEC, NFPA, UL, CUL, CE, etc.) and regulations (local, state, and federal).
  • Prior experience in automation and material-handling preferred.
  • Some experience with controls visualization systems preferred (SCADA, HMI, etc.).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to remain stationary at a desk for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to go to site frequently and move safely around industrial and/or warehouse environment.
  • Ability to lift and carry supplies up to 25 pounds at a time.
  • Ability to operate computers, tablets, phones, and other electronic devices.
  • Ability to communicate with others verbally and in writing, on a frequent basis.
  • Ability to tolerate exposure to job site temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather in geographic region.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

This position may require work at TGW customer sites. TGW's customers may require background checks before accessing their sites. Refusal to participate in a customer-required background check may result in a customer barring access and a subsequent reduction in work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TGW Systems Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Posted 2025-12-01

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