Chief Engineer
Job Description
Insight Global’s client, a global leader in electromechanical components, is seeking a Chief Engineer with deep expertise in power electronics—particularly electromechanical relays, transformers, and magnetics—to lead advanced development initiatives and drive customer-facing application engineering. This highly visible leadership role combines strategic technology direction, hands-on technical leadership, and strong customer engagement to influence product strategy and accelerate company growth. You will play a pivotal role in shaping innovation for emerging markets such as electric mobility (EV), renewable energy, and smart grid modernization.
Key Responsibilities:
40% – Core Engineering Leadership:
-Provide both leadership and direct technical contribution to ongoing engineering activities. -Ensure compliance and certification of product lines across global markets.
-Collaborate with quality and reliability teams to resolve technical issues and maintain performance, safety, and regulatory standards.
-Participate in detailed engineering reviews and validations.
-Mentor junior engineers and elevate technical maturity within the organization.
20% -Innovation & Technology Development:
-Analyze emerging technology trends: relay design, switching technologies, miniaturization, digital control integration, and evolving regulatory landscapes.
-Translate insights into actionable product strategies for target markets:
-Industrial automation -E-mobility -Renewable energy systems
-Smart grid modernization
-Building automation
-Advanced manufacturing
-Define specifications, validate feasibility with global manufacturing partners (China/Vietnam), and shape next-generation product opportunities.
40% – Customer-Facing Application Engineering:
-Engage with key OEM and Tier 1 customers to understand platform roadmaps and performance targets.
-Provide application-level guidance, develop reference designs, troubleshoot integration challenges, and ensure the company’s components are positioned as optimal technical solutions.
-Act as a trusted technical advisor to drive adoption and long-term partnerships.
Compensation:
$250,000 per year annual salary.
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO.