Electrical Technology Lead

Job description

Job Overview:As a lead you will be responsible for managing 5-10 electrical engineersMust have strong electrical engineering skills, provide guidance with the team and projects consisting of analog/digital electronics, firmware, power electronics and electrical systems design engineers & techniciansLeads the team in executing various wireline projects and/or initiatives (e.g., standards, best practices, lessons learned)Under broad direction, supervises engineers and/or other technical staff membersUtilizes project management skills and tracking tools in the organization and execution of project assignmentsExecutes tactical action plans as set by department goals and objectives. Manage the development team to ensure deliveryPossesses thorough understanding of the electrical technology and broad understanding of wireline development toolsThis person will have responsibility for identifying and filling technological and functional requirementsThe technical leader will also be capable of managing outside consultants in developing solutions and coordinate project design and milestone reviewsIncorporates reliability analysis and promotes optimum use of development tools and standards during the design processUnderstands and promotes HES's quality directivesThough this individual's focus will be technical leadership, he/she will perform development tasks maintaining their development expertiseJob role has budgetary accountabilities or directly impacts a revenue center's viability or its quality of service via personal contributions Job Responsibility:Responsible for Wireline Technology team’s delivery on projects, ensuring timeliness, cost and quality while maintaining highest safety standardsWorking with Manager on identify skill gaps, recruit & retain talentAssist manager with regular check-ins with team members and manage team’s performanceLead team’s talent recognition, rewards, and retention effortsAssign resources to design/development projects and function as technical lead and facilitate in design decision makingPerform upfront design trade-offs and choose better design paths, utilizing broad knowledge of analog/digital/power electronics, electrical systems, and firmwarePresent outcome of the design trade-offs in design review meetingsProactively engage with the design team and remove roadblocks, resolve issues & define priorities for the assigned teamFacilitate cross-functional coordination, as required for execution of the assigned project, by working with Sensor Physics & Mechanical disciplinesParticipate in design reviews along with Chief Engineers and follow-up on action items. Ensure adherence to design processSupport Project Managers on their goals to complete Design Reviews, Stage Gate Reviews, monthly project reviews, and regular schedule projection and updates. Identify cost/schedule risks, propose, and execute mitigationsProvide technical support for Manufacturing during pre-production builds, as well as for Sustaining Engineering. Promote innovation within team and ensure intellectual property protection by submission of invention disclosures by team members. Manage procurement/maintenance/calibration of test equipment and fixtures. Education Requirements:Skills are typically acquired through an undergraduate degree in Electrical, Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent degree, and minimum of 8 years related experience or through 12 years of related experience

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We invest in our employees through competitive compensation plans, health benefits, work-life programs, and reward and incentive plans. We have the right people to develop the right technologies and bring innovative solutions to the industry – and we value those people as an unmatched competitive advantage.