Manager, Electrical Engineering
IMAX
With over 50 years of history as a global innovator in entertainment technology, IMAX is the gold standard in immersive entertainment. We are the go-to, end-to-end premium technology platform for the world’s greatest filmmakers and creators — giving them the tools to realize their visions to the fullest.
As a result, IMAX attracts the most skilled and accomplished professionals in entertainment and technology. Our global teams merge technical, creative and operational expertise, deep industry relationships spanning the world, and an agile, entrepreneurial approach that prioritizes quality and innovation.
Our success is driven by our people. We cultivate our unique culture by fostering strong team connections, recognizing and rewarding excellence, and creating a workplace that empowers success. By working together in service of our mission, we push the limits of human imagination and transcend the ordinary.
Job Description:
The Manager, Electrical Engineering plays a critical role within IMAX’s Product Development team. This individual leads the Electrical Design team, overseeing both technical execution and team development. They are accountable for ensuring the electrical and electronic components of IMAX products uphold the brand’s rigorous quality standards. The role combines leadership and hands-on design work, with an approximate split of 40% management and 60% design.
What you’ll be doing:
Lead and mentor a team of Electrical Engineers and Designers; assign tasks and provide technical and professional guidance.
Contribute to hands-on design and testing of electronics (schematics and PCB layout) for IMAX products.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Optical, Mechanical, and Software engineering teams to ensure cohesive and robust system architectures.
Support global product deployment by ensuring all systems and FRUs (Field Replaceable Units) meet regulatory certification requirements.
Participate in headcount planning, budgeting, and long-term product roadmap discussions.
Oversee sustaining engineering efforts, ensuring continuity and quality in existing product lines.
Evaluate team resource allocation and progress; optimize workflows to meet deadlines and quality standards.
Drive continuous improvement of the electrical product development process.
Coordinate with vendors to ensure compliance with IMAX specifications and quality expectations.
Own, create, and maintain design documentation, including specs, design reviews, and BOMs.
Propose and evaluate alternative designs to maintain IMAX’s leadership in cinema technology.
Provide engineering support to Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, Installation, and Technical Services.
Challenges you’ll be facing:
Balance hands-on design work with team leadership and mentoring.
Navigate global supply chain challenges, including component shortages and obsolescence.
Lead efforts to ensure global certification and regulatory compliance for all electrical components.
Prioritize tasks based on business impact; effectively triage incoming requests.
Drive consensus through negotiation and cross-functional alignment.
Maintain rigorous safety standards, especially for high-voltage systems and high-brightness light sources.
Collaborate with the Laser Safety Officer to ensure lab and field safety.
Identify and resolve inefficiencies in the product development lifecycle.
What we’re looking for:
7–10 years of hands-on experience in electrical design for consumer or industrial-grade products.
Minimum 3 years in an engineering leadership role.
5+ years of design experience using Altium (or equivalent ECAD software).
Strong experience in advanced digital design; analog design preferred.
Proficiency in debugging and validation tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, SPICE simulations).
Familiarity with thermal design; simulation experience (heat/airflow) is a plus.
Experience with regulatory certification processes for global products.
Highly skilled in time management and multitasking.
Proven ability to evaluate and develop engineering talent.
P.Eng designation is highly desirable.
Experience with video/image processing (FPGA/GPU pipelines) is a plus
Experience with component obsolescence tools (eg, Silicon Expert) is a plus
Experience with image compression standards (H.264, etc.) is a plus.
Basic understanding of high-power laser systems, opto-mechanical design, and embedded software.
Strong documentation and communication skills.
Familiarity with formal design and development processes.
At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.
For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
IMAX will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Change Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.