Team Lead, Custom Design Engineer

About the role

Excelitas Technologies is seeking a Team Lead, Custom Design Engineer to drive the execution of its global custom design engineering strategy. The role splits time between leading a technical team and acting as a project engineer for customized UV and infrared equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the team (25‑30% of time) while managing project engineering tasks (70‑75% of time) for custom systems in the US market.
• Develop and deliver customer quotations, manage budgets, and achieve sales, margin and EBIT targets.
• Coordinate with US Field Sales, supply chain, finance, quality, and EHS to ensure timely delivery and cost control.
• Create SolidWorks CAD models and mechanical drawings for customized equipment, and support electrical engineering activities including UL508A panel builds and PLC programming.
• Maintain supplier relationships, define technical specifications, and oversee quality checks and pre‑acceptance at supplier sites.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent project‑management experience with complex electromechanical systems.
• Minimum 4 years of design engineering experience and proven ability to lead cross‑functional technical teams.
• Experience in industrial sales or service processes, quoting, contract negotiation and customer‑facing interactions.
• Willingness to travel for multi‑day customer visits, including international trips if required.

Required skills

• Proficiency in SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor for CAD modeling.
• Knowledge of PLC programming and UL508A panel building standards.
• Familiarity with SAP and CRM systems (preferred).
• Strong mechanical design and project‑schedule management capabilities.