Engineering & Design Manager

Lead the future of electrical engineering in life-changing bioprocessing technology.

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping a global electrical engineering team supporting some of the most advanced bioprocessing equipment in the world? At ABEC, we’re looking for a dynamic Electrical Design & Engineering Manager to drive innovation, elevate engineering standards, and build a high-performing, globally connected team.

This is more than a leadership role—it's your opportunity to influence how electrical systems are designed, built, and delivered for critical applications that impact lives around the world.

What You’ll Do

Lead, Build & Inspire

• Lead and grow a global team of Electrical Engineers, Designers, and Team Leads.
• Champion a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous development.
• Expand team capabilities by strategically leveraging third-party engineering partners.
• Align global teams under clear priorities while supporting regional execution needs.

Drive Technical Excellence

• Oversee the design and execution of complex electrical systems, including power distribution, control panels, instrumentation, and infrastructure.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance, reviewing and refining designs for safety, scalability, and manufacturability.
• Partner cross-functionally to align engineering execution with project milestones and customer expectations.

Elevate Quality & Innovation

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering quality, reduce rework, and improve delivery predictability.
• Standardize electrical architectures, design practices, and engineering workflows across a global footprint.
• Build and maintain robust engineering standards, libraries, and reference designs.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Service teams to optimize designs for real-world performance and reliability.

Shape Strategy & Collaboration

• Partner with Project Management, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, and other functions to deliver competitive, cutting-edge solutions.
• Manage and evolve relationships with external engineering partners to maximize capacity and quality.
• Help define and execute the long-term electrical engineering strategy to support ABEC’s growth and scalability.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required, with a strong preference for Electrical. Other engineering disciplines may be considered based on relevant experience and qualifications.
• Proven success leading engineering teams in complex, project-based environments.
• Strong technical expertise in electrical systems and the confidence to guide design decisions.
• Experience delivering engineered systems in industrial, regulated, or high-performance environments.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines and global teams.
• Experience with power distribution, controls, instrumentation, or industrial equipment design.
• Experience managing distributed teams and external partners is a plus.

Why Join ABEC?

Global Impact
Play a key role in delivering technologies that power life-saving bioprocessing solutions worldwide.

Innovation at Scale
Work at the forefront of engineering innovation with cutting-edge systems and technologies.

Career Growth & Influence
Shape engineering strategy, mentor top talent, and build a world-class global organization.

Travel

This role includes domestic and international travel to support projects, customers, and global team alignment.

If you’re a strategic leader who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence, team development, and global impact, we want to hear from you.