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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.