Electrical Engineer

Long-term contract with strong potential for extension.

• Create and analyze technical requirements to determine the best technical solutions for embedded electronic systems.
• Execute microprocessor-based embedded electronic designs with a strong focus on power electronics.
• Adapt electronic circuitry to vehicle and/or fixed-equipment applications, including ruggedized OEM environments.
• Perform detailed worst-case analog and digital circuit analysis, simulation, integration, and verification.
• Execute design work on high-voltage and low-voltage systems, including 3‑phase DC‑DC converters (700–800V high‑voltage and ~56V low‑voltage).
• Support PCB-level bring‑up, debugging, verification, and prototype development.
• Create design documentation, analysis plans, and verification/validation plans for on‑site product testing.
• Provide hands‑on support in the lab for testing, troubleshooting, and prototyping.
• Provide on‑site technical support to manufacturing, quality, and supply management teams.
• Participate as a key contributor within larger cross‑functional project teams, focusing on switch‑mode power conversion and inverter design.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• 3–5 years of experience in electrical design OR a Master’s degree with strong, relevant internship experience.
• Experience with:
  • Electronic circuit design (analog, digital, and power electronics).
  • Microprocessor‑based embedded designs, software interactions, and mechanical packaging considerations.
  • Adapting circuitry for vehicle or ruggedized fixed‑equipment applications.
  • Testing, manufacturing processes, quality control, and product marketing requirements.
  • Making design decisions related to circuit architecture and component selection.
  • Directing engineers, interns, or technicians as needed.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills (English).
• Strong hands‑on lab skills, including use of oscilloscopes, meters, supplies, and debugging tools.
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Fargo, ND.

• Advanced degree specializing in power electronics (DC‑DC conversion, AC motor drives).
  • Inverters and DC‑DC converters for 12V/24V/48V systems.
  • High-voltage, isolated power systems up to 800V DC.
  • Battery management systems (control boards, cell monitoring boards).
• Designing for harsh or ruggedized environmental specifications (common for OEM customers and off‑highway equipment).
• Knowledge of hybrid/electric vehicle electrical architectures.
• Experience with:
  • MathCAD
  • Circuit simulation tools
  • Siemens/Mentor Graphics or similar schematic‑capture tools
  • Microcontroller or FPGA‑based designs
• Experience leading the electronic design function within a project team.

• Hardware design for embedded systems
• Vehicle electronics
• Environmentally ruggedized electronics