Design Leader, Electrical

Design Leader, Electrical Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications. Our Marine organization provides innovative solutions for the boating and boat building industry and we are leading the boating industry into an electrified future. About the Position As Design Leader, Electrical on the Vancouver team, you will oversee, mentor, and develop Electronic Designers while contributing directly to new product development and continuous improvement. You will assist with validation and qualification testing to ensure products meet rigorous functional and safety standards. You will monitor progress and resources to keep programs within budget, schedule, performance specifications, and safety criteria. You will work alongside electronic, embedded firmware, and mechanical designers to solve technical challenges and develop novel technologies. Main Responsibilities Technical lead for Electronic Development Engineering team. Review and evaluate design solutions to meet cost and functional targets. Provide technical direction for product solutions to meet design requirements. Approve design validation plans for new products/designs. Circuit design including schematic capture, component selection, PCB layout, and routing using Altium Designer (or an equivalent electronic CAD program). Advocate best practices and look for continuous improvement opportunities. Hold design reviews and conduct validation tests (EMC, EFT, and other automotive qualification testing). Design electronic products, assemblies, and components to meet design requirements. Represent the design engineering team in multi‑function program teams which include product management, manufacturing, quality, production, and supply chain management for new product launches and continuous product improvements. Identify market opportunities and research solutions; estimate project design times and cost estimates. Monitor status, maintain program commitments, and report on program progress. Act as Program Manager for smaller programs. Promote group discussions, collaboration, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Conduct performance evaluations (PMP) and recommend personal development. Assist in applications support and troubleshooting as required. Complete additional job duties and assignments up to 15% of the time. Benefits Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Disability insurance (STD/LTD) Retirement Programs (RSP and Company Pension Plan) Paid Vacation Statutory Holidays Free on‑site parking Paid maternity/paternity leave Tuition and Professional Designation dues assistance Employee discounts on our incredible products Company events Opportunities to make an impact Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronic, Physics or related engineering discipline. Minimum 5+ years of industry or relevant electronic design experience; 10+ years preferred. Consumer electronic product design experience and new product development experience, ideally related to automotive and/or safety critical systems. Strong proficiency in Altium Designer or equivalent electronic CAD program. Knowledge of switch mode power supply technologies and protection circuitry. Knowledge of switching technologies and driver circuit topologies. Knowledge of microcontroller parameters related to selecting components based on specifications and applications. Familiar with PCB manufacturing processes and fabrication capabilities, specifically as it relates to interfacing with external fabrication houses. Working knowledge of communication interfaces such as CAN, SPI, I2C, RS232. Experience with troubleshooting EMC related issues during the certification testing of a product. Experience with EMC simulation toolchains or products is an advantage. Familiar with lithium batteries, battery chargers, battery management. Familiar with QFD, Design and Process FMEAs. Knowledge of industry standards such as SAE, ASTM, ISO, and familiarity with ISO9001 requirements. Skills & Competencies Self‑starter with a passion for learning. Ability to forge and manage relationships with program teams, customers, and suppliers, and foster a team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to work well within a team environment and all levels of personnel. High attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Innovative thinker with successful product/technology development. Professional demeanor whether in person, via email or on the telephone. Core Values To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things. Join Us Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application. Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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