Director, Electrical Engineering - Corded and Cordless Products
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SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. AI at SharkNinja At SharkNinja, we're building an AI-native culture. We're not waiting for the future; we're creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what's possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn't been invented yet, you'll fit right in. Director, Electrical Engineering - Corded & Cordless Products Needham, MA Lead the Electrical Engineering Behind Products Used in Millions of Homes SharkNinja's corded and cordless product portfolio spans some of the most technically demanding categories in consumer electronics - and the electrical engineering that powers them has to be exceptional. We're looking for a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead that work: a hands-on technical leader who can drive complex programs from early concept through high-volume production, and build a team that sets the standard for how we design and deliver hardware. This is a role for someone who leads from the front. You'll be as comfortable reviewing a PCB layout or debugging a motor control circuit as you are presenting to senior leadership or partnering with contract manufacturers overseas. You set the technical bar, and your team feels it.
Responsibilities
- You'll lead a team of electrical engineers responsible for the design, prototyping, and validation of electrical systems across SharkNinja's corded and cordless portfolio - with full accountability from architecture decisions through regulatory sign-off.
- Lead electrical engineering across power electronics, embedded systems, circuit design, and hardware development for consumer products at scale
- Own the full hardware development process: schematics, PCB layouts, circuit simulation, DVT, and compliance (UL, FCC, CE, IEC, and others)
- Drive power system integration - power conversion, motor control, and energy-efficient solutions - ensuring performance and reliability at high volume
- Ensure embedded system architecture meets requirements for performance, scalability, and real-time firmware integration
- Champion DFM and DFT practices in close partnership with manufacturing, operations, and contract manufacturers
- Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical engineering, industrial design, product development, and R&D to ensure seamless system integration
- Partner with external suppliers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective hardware solutions
- Mentor and develop engineering talent - growing individual capabilities and building long-term team depth
- What You Bring
- 8+ years in electrical engineering, with 3+ years in technical leadership or management role
- Deep expertise in power electronics: power conversion, motor control, and battery systems
- Solid background in embedded systems design, microcontrollers, and real-time firmware integration
- Proven track record developing and launching high-volume consumer electronics
- Strong grasp of DFM, DFT, and hardware regulatory compliance
- Experience managing DVT processes and navigating certification requirements
- Effective communicator - equally credible in a technical design review and an executive update
- A leadership style that raises the bar: direct, collaborative, and invested in developing the people around you
- Why This Role
- If you're a technical leader who wants to build something - not just manage it - we'd like to talk.
- Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
- The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement pl
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