Full Time Electrical Engineering Manager Jobs in Ohio

Sealed Air is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineering Manager to join our fast-paced R&D Systems Engineering group in Streetsboro, Ohio. In this critical role, you will lead the Electrical Engineering team in developing electrical control hardware and software for Sealed Air’s Protective equipment, including our flagship family of fully automated packaging systems.

You will provide functional management and technical leadership across all phases of product development, from concept through manufacturing release. This role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, contribute effectively as part of a team, ensure designs meet industry standards, and secure required agency approvals, including CE, UL, and CSA.

The R&D Electrical Engineering Manager leads a team of electrical, automation, and controls engineers responsible for the development, design, testing, and implementation of innovative products, systems, and technologies. This role provides both technical and people leadership throughout the full project lifecycle, including scope definition, resource planning, execution, risk mitigation, and problem resolution. The position is responsible for developing team capability, ensuring engineers have the tools, training, and support needed to succeed, and fostering strong cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Development Engineering, Quality, and other key stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality solutions.

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing R&D Electrical Engineering team across electrical, automation, and controls disciplines.
• Provide technical leadership for the design, development, validation, and implementation of electrical and control system solutions.
• Define project scope, priorities, resource plans, and timelines to ensure successful execution of R&D initiatives.
• Make sound, independent decisions and effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while taking ownership of issues and driving timely resolution.
• Identify, attract, and develop talent through internal and external recruiting efforts, including active participation in succession planning.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, quality requirements, methods, policies, and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation to enhance the quality and performance of products delivered to customers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, regulatory, and performance requirements.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 20%.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field required.
• 8+ years of Electrical Engineering experience, including engineering leadership, people management, and project management responsibilities.
• Proficiency with PLC and related automation controls software, ControlLogix, DeviceNet and EtherNet applications, HMI Hardware and Software, and related controls technologies.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, and Access.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results, manage multiple priorities, and lead teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with a proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams.

• Coaching, mentoring, and development of engineering talent
• Team building, conflict resolution, and employee engagement
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
• Technical leadership and sound decision-making
• Resource planning, project prioritization, and execution
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Engineering change management and product release processes
• Product lifecycle management (PLM) and configuration control
• Design review leadership and engineering governance
• Risk assessment, problem-solving, and root cause analysis
• Continuous improvement and process optimization
• Machine safety and regulatory compliance

• Industrial automation and control system architecture
• PLC, HMI, and machine control systems
• Motion control and motor control technologies
• PID and advanced process control systems
• Industrial communications and networking, including EtherNet/IP, CIP, Modbus, and OPC-UA
• Embedded systems architecture and development
• Programming in C, C++, C#, and .NET environments
• Edge device technologies and IoT connectivity

Salary Range: $102,600-$176,755

The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Offers within this range will be determined by considering relevant factors including education, experience, and internal alignment. This position may also be eligible for annual performance bonuses and other incentive programs. Sealed Air offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits designed to promote well-being.