Carl W.
Product Development Engineering Manager
Experience
Dec 2023 - Aug 2025
1 year 9 monthsRaleigh, United States
Product Development Engineering Manager
ERMCO - GridBridge
- Led a team of over 12 engineers in developing advanced power electronics for utility-scale infrastructure, driving future growth in product portfolio
- Spearhead R&D at the Advanced Technology Center, defining product specifications and system architecture for high-power solutions in the EV charging space
- Manage remote and on-site collaboration among internal teams and external partners across the globe, driving on-time delivery of a $10M+ project
- Oversee hiring and mentorship for a diverse team, from interns to PhDs, including six direct reports, fostering a culture of innovation
Feb 2018 - Apr 2023
5 years 3 monthsTaipei, Taiwan, Province of China
Manager, Advanced Engineering
Advanced Energy Industries
- Directed Taiwan’s Advanced Technology team, integrating innovative AC-DC power solutions across global design sites
- Contributed to over five patents in server AC-DC power technology, strengthening Advanced Energy Industries’ intellectual property portfolio
- Recruited and mentored dozens of engineers, scaling the team from three to over 45
Jan 2007 - Feb 2018
11 years 2 monthsEden Prairie, United States
Principal Engineer & Advanced Engineering Lead
Artesyn Embedded Power
- Led development of high-performance DC power supplies for server applications, reducing energy consumption through innovative designs
- Facilitated technology transfer across US, Taiwan, and China teams using collaboration tools, streamlining workflows
- Partnered with key clients to define next-generation power supply specifications
- Helped guide talent acquisition, conducting over 50 interviews to build a robust engineering team
Aug 2003 - Dec 2006
3 years 5 monthsMinneapolis, United States
Design Engineering Manager
Zareba Systems
- Recruited and managed seven engineers developing commercial products, including perimeter security solutions, electric fence energizers, and remote gate openers, increasing retail growth by over 25%
- Coordinated collaboration with external design services and safety agencies
- Developed strategic product roadmaps with executive leadership, aligning with market demands
May 1988 - Aug 2003
15 years 4 monthsMinneapolis, United States
Senior Design Engineer & Design Engineer
Ault, Inc.; Taytronics; Tower Electronics
- Designed custom switched-mode power supplies for medical, telecom, and industrial markets, improving efficiency and reliability
- Collaborated with sales and application engineering teams to support customers, resolving technical issues and developing specifications
- Defined technology roadmaps, driving adoption of new components for future designs
Summary
Power Electronics Engineering Leader with over 30 years of experience driving cutting-edge power supply design and team leadership. Expert in managing distributed teams across global time zones, delivering high-power solutions for utility, server, and industrial applications. Skilled in virtual collaboration using tools like Microsoft Teams, with a passion for mentoring engineers and advancing technology. Looking for remote leadership roles to drive technical excellence.
Languages
English
AdvancedEducation
The University of Iowa
Bachelor of Science · Electrical Engineering · Iowa City, United States
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