Electrical Designer Lead at Alliance Laundry System LLC – Ripon, Wisconsin

Alliance Laundry System LLC
Electrical Designer Lead

US-WI-Ripon

Job ID: 2026-11384
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering
Alliance Laundry Systems

Overview

The Electrical Designer Lead is responsible for overseeing the technical design team, addressing complex technical issues, and effectively communicating with internal departments and occasionally with customers.In this role, you will lead the design of electrical sub-systems, including wire harnesses, timers, switches, motors, pumps, valves, contactors, and transformers, while mentoring junior team members. This leadership role will be based in Ripon, WI.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical sub-systems and components, ensuring alignment with project goals and regulatory standards.
• Provide daily leadership support to the technical design team.
• Oversee the creation of design specifications and test procedures, ensuring thorough documentation and compliance.
• Utilize CAD software to generate complex electrical systems, harness designs, and schematics, providing guidance and support to the design team.
• Coordinate and document tests on electronic components and sub-systems, ensuring accuracy and efficacy.
• Collaborate with suppliers and in-house personnel on the development and enhancement of sub-systems and components.
• Integrate marketing specifications and regulatory agency requirements (UL, IEC) into comprehensive sub-system designs.
• Liaise with manufacturing teams to support production parts and pilot builds, ensuring design integrity.
• Manage information on production parts using SAP enterprise resource planning software and oversee BOM changes.
• Approve and release ECNs (Engineering Change Notifications) for new parts and drawing revisions for prototypes and production.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Electro-Mechanical Technology required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 5+ of electrical/electronics design experience, with supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is a plus.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency using AutoCAD, Windchill, and other relevant CAD software.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects and lead project teams.
• Self-motivated with strong decision-making skills aligned with business objectives.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills suited for leading meetings and presentations.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strategic focus on business priorities.
• Ability to work independently and drive team performance through project objectives.

Travel:

• Minimal travel; approximately 5%

Standard and Physical Requirements:

• Position involves sitting long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending and minimal lifting.

Alliance Team Members Demonstrate DRIVE:

• Dedicated: Follows through on commitments. Strong say/do.
• Respectful: Acts with integrity and values diverse perspective.
• Innovative: Always looking for a better way; leads change.
• Versatile: Adapts quickly to changing circumstances. Demonstrates agility.
• Engaged: Acts like an owner. Wants to create and grow a business which is tightly aligned with market needs.