Electrical Engineer

Staff Electrical Engineer – Load Banks | Power Distribution

Trystar is at the forefront of advancing power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. We're looking for motivated, driven, and talented individuals eager to be part of the future of power. Safety and integrity aren't just buzzwords, they are the north star guiding us as we aspire to wow our customers every day.

We've created power solutions that are not only durable and unique but are also the result of exciting teamwork from every corner of our organization.

Individually and collectively, every team member at Trystar plays for each other and strives to deliver unmatched value and 100% accuracy to our customers every single day. Our cutting-edge headquarters is in Faribault, MN, a facility that is partially solar and wind powered by our own microgrid! Together, we are Trystar, where we power the future and nurture innovation for a brighter tomorrow.

Trystar's team members are our most important asset, and we are in search of a Electrical based at our Houston, TX, or our Burnsville or Faribault, MN office.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Staff Electrical Engineer will serve as a technical leader for Trystar's Engineer to Order (ETO) load bank product line. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, custom-engineered solutions that meet customer specifications while ensuring compliance, manufacturability, and lead time targets.

The Staff Electrical Engineer will leverage deep expertise in power systems and load bank applications to drive technical excellence, improve engineering efficiency, and standardize solutions where possible. This role plays a critical part in bridging customer requirements, engineering execution, and production readiness.

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity – We're honest, transparent, and committed to doing what's right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We're a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

In this role you will get to:

• Lead the electrical design and execution of custom load bank systems in an Engineer to Order (ETO) Environment, ensuring accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Translate customer specifications into compliant, manufacturable designs.
• Drive technical ownership of load bank configurations, medium voltage systems, controls, and component selection.
• Ensure designs meet UL, NEC, and customer-specific requirements, balancing safety, performance, and cost.
• Partner with Cx, Sales, Application Engineering, and Operations to improve quote accuracy, reduce cycle time, and enable scalable execution.
• Lead and participate in design reviews and problem-solving efforts to reduce rework and improve first-pass yield.
• Identify opportunities to standardize recurring designs and improve engineering efficiency without compromising ETO flexibility.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers and cross functional partners, helping elevate design quality, consistency, and first-pass accuracy.
• Drive a mindset of continuous improvement and practical innovation, identifying opportunities to streamline designs, standardize solutions, and improve engineering efficiency in an ETO environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering
• 10+ Years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably electrical power systems engineering, load banks, or generator support applications.
• Strong experience in ETO or custom-engineered environments, translating customer requirements into deliverable…