Electrical Controls Engineering Manager I

Andersen Corporation • Cottage Grove, MN

39d • $108,941 - $168,859

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Electrical Controls Engineering Manager leads a high-performing team by setting clear goals, fostering accountability, and aligning resources to strategic objectives. This role partners cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and supply chain to drive continuous improvement, ensure adherence to corporate processes, and deliver innovative solutions. Through inclusive leadership, technical guidance, and a hands-on approach, the manager cultivates a collaborative environment that supports employee development, safety, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in engineering, technology, or management
• 2-5 years of experience in a technical leadership role (engineering, quality, etc.)
• Strong technical experience in Automation and Controls Engineering (PLC, Motion, Servo, Robotics, etc.)
• Strong coaching and people development skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic corporate finance, budgeting, accounting
• Strong, proactive communicator, effective both 1:1 and in groups
• Able to develop and maintain a respectful and safe work environment

Responsibilities

• Set clear goals and objectives, assess progress, and instill a performance-oriented culture with a focus on accountability
• Partner with operations leadership, manufacturing engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain to lead and manage change
• Deploy a strategy that builds, retains, and engages all employees through inclusion and teamwork, and provides a safe and special place to work
• Aligns resources to strategic goals and objectives
• Ensure our teams and working partners adhere to corporate processes and utilize project management toolkits
• Work with business partners and leverage data to determine improvement opportunities
• Provide resource allocation guidance for the team through analysis of current and future state workload, skill, experience, and qualifications
• Provide technical direction and expertise to guide and support Electrical Engineering Technician team on troubleshooting calls and continuous improvement projects
• Acquire the appropriate people, technology, equipment, and financial resources necessary to meet internal and external customer expectations
• Provide coaching, information, ideas, feedback, and encouragement to employees and managers to promote the growth and development of the engineering team
• Be highly visible within the value stream to create a safe environment for collaboration and participation
• Promote a hands-on, high-involvement approach to problem solving

Benefits

• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees