WHO WE ARE: Realityworks is a 100% employee-owned company located in Eau Claire, WI.WHAT WE DO: We provide comprehensive learning solutions that pair curriculum with hands-on learning aids, student activities, and assessment tools to create innovative learning environments. These solutions are used in middle, secondary, and post-secondary schools to engage students, teach needed skills, and provide career exploration opportunities.WHY CHOOSE US: Start your career with a 100% employee-owned company today! Our culture is built around ownership, and the employees benefit from the success of the company. In addition,Realityworks values our employees and provides a generous benefits package, including:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- 20+ days paid time off
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Wellness programs including gym reimbursements and incentives to promote healthy living
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Tuition assistance
- Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
- Charitable giving opportunities, including paid volunteer time and matching gifts
THE JOB: The Senior Electrical Engineer leads the development and overall architecture of electro-mechanical systems, providing technical direction and guidance to the Electrical and Software Engineering teams. This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of innovative, high-quality products that meet regulatory and market requirements while driving engineering excellence and fostering team development.RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Defines and leads the overall electrical system architecture, ensuring alignment with company goals and product requirements
- Provides technical guidance and strategic direction to the electrical and software engineering team, fostering collaboration and innovation
- Oversees electro-mechanical and software development projects from initiation through testing and delivery
- Analyzes requirements and resources to assess feasibility, develops detailed project plans, and establishes milestones and deliverables
- Monitors progress, addresses deviations, and implements corrective actions to meet deadlines and budget constraints
- Collaborates with R&D, marketing, and other stakeholders to translate marketing requirements into actionable engineering specifications
- Works with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure seamless product integration and lifecycle support
- Partners with intellectual property professionals to identify and protect innovations
- Ensures all designs meet domestic and international regulatory standards, maintaining compliance throughout the product lifecycle
- Develops and enforces engineering policies, standards, and procedures
- Mentors and develops junior engineers, fostering a culture of growth and learning within the team
- Promotes the adoption of cutting-edge tools, technologies, and methodologies
- Manages relationships with third-party partners, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring alignment with project goals
- Ability to explore new technologies, methodologies, and approaches to improve existing products and develop innovative educational solutions
- Maintains knowledge of industry trends and technological advancements, integrating best practices into the team's workflows
- Drives updates and improvements to products based on performance feedback and evolving needs
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or relevant technical field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in leading electro-mechanical projects, preferably in a leadership capacity
- Experience with electrical system and circuit board design
- Experience with Agile methodologies and tools for project management and development
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Supervisory/leadership experience leading people
- Experience working with distributed teams
- Familiarity with testing and documentation of consumer product regulatory requirements
WORK LOCATION: This position is expected to work onsite at the Realityworks corporate office at 2709 Mondovi Rd, Eau Claire, WI.ABOUT US: Learn more about us! Visit www.realityworks.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Realityworks, Inc. is a tobacco-free environment.