Electrical Design Engineering Manager

Location:	Grand Rapids, MI
Posted:	11/13/2026
Location Name:	Grand Rapids, MI

Wage:	Depends on Experience

The Electrical Design Engineer Manager leads the US Design Engineering and Configurations team at the Grand Rapids, MI and Arizona facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Provide leadership and ongoing coaching to the Engineering team dedicated to supporting production.

· Establish objectives, schedules and priorities for Design Engineering activities.

· Plan and coordinate required resources for the Design Engineering teams in Michigan and Arizona.

· Leads multiple engineering projects covering the company’s range of technology and product areas.

· Leads the Design and development of complete devices that integrate mechanical, electrical/electronic components

· Designs schematics, analysis, and simulation of electronic circuits

· Performs reliability, maintainability, environmental & safety analysis (ex. MTBF, FMEA)

· Creates designs that are aligned with assembly and manufacturing capabilities; perform DFT & DFM reviews

· Leads the Design team to work with internal and external vendors and consultants to create and test functional prototypes of new devices, component changes, and design improvements

· Performs product verification and validations according to the defined design inputs and product specifications

· Develops multi-level Bill-of-Materials

· Provides guidance to internal and external sources for PCB layout

· Creates solid models and drawings for assembly, components and tooling in SolidWorks

· Performs Finite Element Analysis on high stress components

· Works with Manufacturing Engineering to develop assembly, process control and quality workmanship procedures

· Stays abreast of any new technologies, including design software, rules, design practices etc.

· Interfaces with customer on design and test related issues when applicable

· Any other task assigned by supervisor

· Travels to other ABT divisions or Customers as required

Job Requirements

· BS in Engineering. Advanced degree preferred.

· Minimum 8 years Engineering experience

· Minimum 5 years leadership experience

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Excellent organizational and problem solving skills

· Ability to interact well and coach team members

· Excellent computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

· Experience with Lean manufacturing

· Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

About our Company

Amphenol Borisch Technologies (ABT), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is an industry leader in providing high-reliability electronic systems for Aerospace and Defense companies across the globe. ABT is focused on expanding the company’s industry presence by providing customers with superior quality and service combined with advanced manufacturing capabilities. ABT is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI and has locations in Nogales, Mexico, Mesa, AZ and London, Ontario.

Benefits We Offer: At Amphenol Borisch Technologies, we provide a wide range of benefits for our permanent full-time employees. Highlights include:

UNITED STATES

Unique full-time work schedule that includes every other Friday off
Full Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Generous 401(k) match
Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days
Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)
Paid time off to volunteer
Company-Paid Short Term Disability

CANADA

Full benefits package
Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days
Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)
Pension plan
Paid parental leave

Amphenol Borisch Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.