Electrical Engineer

Job Title:

Electrical Design Engineer - Power Systems & Load Banks

Job Description

This role focuses on planning, managing, and coordinating electrical engineering design work for power systems and load bank products, with an emphasis on cost-effective, manufacturable solutions. You will interpret customer specifications, support sales with technical proposals and pricing, and develop innovative electromechanical products used to test generators, turbines, UPS systems, and other critical power equipment. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing product line in high demand, driven by the expansion of data centers and modern power infrastructure, with relocation assistance available.

Responsibilities

+ Plan, manage, and coordinate engineering design work for electrical loads and power systems using standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.

+ Assist the sales team in preparing technical proposals and pricing for engineered orders related to power systems and load banks.

+ Support sales in customer interactions and sales calls by providing technical expertise when needed.

+ Interpret customer specifications, drawings, and one-line diagrams to develop technical solutions and accurate cost estimates.

+ Design and develop products that deliver optimal cost and performance, ensuring they meet customer and application requirements.

+ Create and manage complete design packages and coordinate their release to the drafting department.

+ Generate test procedures, manuals, and other technical documentation required for the products.

+ Collaborate with assembly, procurement, and field technicians during product build, testing, and startup to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.

+ Coordinate engineering responses and action plans to address design, manufacturing, or field-related challenges.

+ Work as part of a project team to deliver cost-effective, manufacturable designs aligned with customer requirements and company standards.

+ Support the maintenance and updating of documentation through established engineering change procedures.

+ Configure sales orders by translating product requirements into robust electrical solutions.

+ Contribute to new product development projects for load banks, including those with advanced cooling capabilities.

+ Manage multiple concurrent projects, typically handling several initiatives with time frames ranging from one to three weeks.

+ Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and timelines to stakeholders.

+ Participate in floor validation and qualification activities to ensure designs perform as intended in real-world conditions.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

+ At least 3 years of experience developing and creating new products in the electromechanical products space.

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Experience with OEM electrical design activities, preferably in power design, generation, distribution, or protection.

+ Hands-on experience working with industrial equipment in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

+ Knowledge and practical use of ERP systems in an engineering or manufacturing context.

+ Experience in some of the following areas: power conversion, electrical systems, switch gear, utility power, electrical construction, substations, or generators.

+ Ability to interpret customer specifications, drawings, and one-line diagrams and translate them into practical engineering solutions.

+ Strong skills in designing cost-effective, manufacturable electrical solutions that align with customer requirements.

+ Proficiency in creating technical documentation, including test procedures and product manuals.

+ Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including sales, drafting, assembly, procurement, and field technicians.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience designing products or systems in the electrical testing space.

+ Experience designing to UL, CSA, NEC, and other relevant safety agency requirements.

+ Familiarity with industrial controls and communication protocols used in power and testing applications.

+ Exposure to load banks, including resistive and reactive load banks used to test…