The Senior Electrical Engineering Manager is part of the Engineering Solutions Group at XP Power Philippines and is responsible for both technical leadership and people leadership in the development of custom power delivery solutions. These solutions include DC/DC, AC/DC, low- and high-power, and low- and high- voltage power supplies.
This role combines hands-on technical expertise with engineering management, leading a team of electrical engineers through the full product lifecycle, from concept and architecture through qualification and volume production, while meeting customer, quality, cost, schedule, and reliability objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of DC/DC and AC/DC switch-mode power supplies using a variety of power conversion topologies.
- Own product development from concept through volume production, ensuring compliance with performance, cost, schedule, quality, and reliability targets.
- Drive robust DfX (Design for Manufacturability, Test, Reliability, Cost, Compliance) practices in collaboration with PCB layout, mechanical, manufacturing, supply chain, test, and quality engineering teams.
- Lead research and development activities of new technologies.
- Perform or oversee circuit simulations, DFMEA, component stress analysis, reliability predictions, design verification testing, and technical documentation.
- Act as a technical authority and subject matter expert, providing guidance and constructive feedback during design and peer reviews.
- Support customer engagement by participating in technical discussions, requirements definition, and design status reviews.
- Manage team performance to support business growth, customer satisfaction, quality objectives, and margin targets.
- Conduct regular staff and project meetings to manage schedules, priorities, risks, and resource allocation.
- Lead hiring, onboarding, retention, mentoring, and professional development of engineering talent.