Lead Electrical Engineer

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At Klein Tools, curiosity powers discovery, ownership inspires excellence, and urgency means we run towards opportunities. We deliver quality and innovation in everything we do, designing and launching hundreds of groundbreaking products each year.

Perks for you include:

• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance

The Lead Electrical Engineer leads high‑complexity electromechanical projects across several product categories and serves as a technical reference within the organization. This role provides cross‑functional guidance, establishes design strategies, and proactively identifies and resolves critical issues to ensure successful product development and delivery.

• Architect the electrical subsystem for new platforms, defining interconnects and power domains.
• Lead technical efforts across multiple development projects, ensuring alignment and reuse.
• Develop and enforce best practices in design reviews, validation strategies, and risk mitigation.
• Define advanced test strategies for functional, reliability, and environmental qualification.
• Evaluate new technologies and propose integration paths for future product innovation.
• Mentor cross‑functional engineers on architecture tradeoffs and hardware/software co‑design.
• Serve as lead interface between product management and engineering for electrical concerns.
• Establish standards for schematic symbol libraries and PCB layout practices.
• Present design overviews and project updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Guide junior engineers in resolving difficult circuit and system‑level issues.
• Collaborate with supply chain to define long‑term sourcing strategies for key components.
• Support root cause investigations across development, manufacturing, and field service.
• Implement robust margin analysis and design‑for‑reliability reviews during development.
• Oversee agency certifications for electrical safety, EMC, and energy efficiency.
• Standardize electrical documentation format and review workflows.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting involving thermal, signal integrity, and power quality issues.
• Ensure system compliance with industry standards such as ISO or IEC.
• Develop and optimize electrical system cost models and design trade‑off analysis.
• Drive technical aspects of supplier selection and contract manufacturing readiness.
• Align project resources with milestone deliverables and design gates.
• Serve as key contributor to post‑mortem and continuous improvement meetings.
• Define modular design approaches for scalable and reusable architectures.
• Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required;
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering preferred (ABET accredited) or 5‑7 years of direct electrical work experience. Must have strong technical, analytical, planning, time‑management, organizational, and conflict‑resolution skills. Prior experience in the design of hand‑held electronic products and rechargeable battery systems is preferred. Expertise in electrical engineering design principles and methodologies with a track record of leading circuit development, directing testing strategies, and interpreting complex test results.

Experience with small rechargeable batteries (18650, Li‑Po pouch, etc.) and small rechargeable battery USB charging design a plus. Prior experience with AC/DC, DC/AC, and DC/DC power electronics preferred. Proficiency with C, C++, or similar compilers preferred. Must possess strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to present technical analysis and financial justifications at all organizational levels. Ability to function in an environment of constantly changing priorities.

A strong team focus and ability to work with internal and external stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) required.

Your main focus:

• Quality
• Customer Obsession
• Innovation
• Ownership
• Teamwork

Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at

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