Systems Electrical Engineer

Job Profile Summary

This role requires a candidate with a strong Electrical Engineering background, with focus in Systems Design, Component Integration, Product Testing and Certifications. Regular hands-on work and some travel to support field installations may be requested at times. Good cross-functional communications skills are essential.

Job Description

The Systems Electrical Engineer will play a central role in supporting the development and maintenance of the next generation of the overall DC system, development of customer requested customization, and supporting field service of existing systems, in addition to system testing efforts in our system test lab. A major focus will be supporting certification efforts of the products to UL and CE standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops new and maintains existing designs of high-voltage AC and DC systems and corresponding controller equipment
• Drive generation of requirement specifications, functional diagrams, system layouts, drawings, control algorithms, communication interfaces, and software program logic
• Develop, improve, and optimize electronics or electrical designs of AC (480V) & DC (1500V) Systems, with a familiarity with Power Systems (including transformers, inverters, breakers, fuse & cable selection)
• Maintains design information and drawings within a structured revision control system
• Supports or leads Design Verification Testing effort of subcomponents or full product systems
• Supports certification efforts for products under UL, CE, and other standard organizations
• Develops and executes test procedures and protocols for product verification or factory acceptance testing
• Troubleshoots issues and coordinates feedback to resolve issues
• Performs root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action
• Conducts Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) related to large DC systems
• Supports and drives the creation of product and process documentation
• Interfaces with customers or suppliers as required in a technical role
• Provide project management and technical support for internal and external development projects
• Work with management and other teams to define product or component requirements
• Analyze and verify preliminary and detail design with hand calculations
• Validate designs and computational models with hands on experiments & testing
• Manufacturing support tasks
• Work with team to complete and maintain documentation of all system assemblies, including generation of Bill of Material, Schematics, and SLDs for production transition
• Work with team to help set and implement new standards and processes

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in SolidWorks Electrical CAD tools or similar for the concept design and detailed design
• Familiarity with FMEA as a tool to optimize design
• Requirements and specifications development experience
• Controls design and simulation experience
• Systems integration experience
• One-line and point-to-point wiring diagrams and designs
• Experience in Automotive Industry Quality tools (FMEA, Control Plan, PPAP)
• Designing to safety certifications standards, such as UL, CE, and NFPA/NEC
• Background with component selection, wire sizing, clearance requirements and thermal design
• Understand technical issues and can justify technical decisions using data and analysis
• Ability to understand the hardware and software architecture and algorithms required to support a Battery Management System
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment of an emerging growth company

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience.

Travel

• Overnight/North America: 10-25%

Working Conditions

• Office Environment - Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. May be required to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Factory - The worker may be subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, vibration, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to temperature changes or exposure to chemicals. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, odors, dust, mists, and gases. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and lab coats. May be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.