Carl W.

Product Development Engineering Manager

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Carroll, United States

Experience

Dec 2023 - Aug 2025
1 year 9 months
Raleigh, 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 months
Taipei, 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 months
Eden 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 months
Minneapolis, 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 months
Minneapolis, 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
Advanced

Education

The University of Iowa

Bachelor of Science · Electrical Engineering · Iowa City, United States

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