Resident Electrical Engineer

Job Description

The Resident Electrical Engineer will report to the Director of Hardware Engineering and will work closely with the Hardware Engineering Manager to form the heart of the sustaining engineering group at our primary manufacturing location and be the primary gateway to the new product introduction (NPI) team. This role requires a candidate with strong Electrical Engineering & Manufacturing background. Good cross-functional communications skills are essential.

Accountable For

The Resident Electrical Engineer will play a central role in the support of ongoing production as well as the manufacturing introduction and testing of multiple generations of battery energy storage systems. They will provide support for ongoing production, including troubleshooting issues and implementing improvements. They will also work with design engineering and the manufacturing team to translate designs into manufacturable systems, guiding design for manufacturing and assembly activities as well as preparing factory assembly systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supports ongoing manufacturing and new product introduction of battery energy storage systems
• Troubleshoots and supports development and implementation of test setups, processes, and procedures to ensure product quality in production
• Troubleshoots issues and coordinates feedback to resolve issues
• Serves as on-site liaison for manufacturing, operations, and quality teams
• Performs root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action
• Supports certification efforts for products under UL, CE, and other standard organizations when necessary
• Develops and executes test procedures and protocols for IPQC and factory acceptance testing
• Serves as adviser to design team on design for manufacturing & assembly
• Supports or leads Design Verification Testing effort of subcomponents or full product systems
• Supports Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA) related to assembly of large DC systems
• Supports and drives the creation of product and manufacturing process documentation
• Interfaces with customers or suppliers as required in a technical expert role
• 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 with reading and creating electrical drawings, schematics, and single-line diagrams using SolidWorks Electrical or DraftSight
• Proficiency with electrical measurement and test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, electronic loads, and function generators
• Familiarity with software development related to manufacturing, such as PLC programming and electrical test equipment programming a big plus
• Experience with complex systems and high voltage (1,500 VDC and 480 VAC)
• Experience in Automotive Industry Quality tools (FMEA, Control Plan, PPAP) as well as manufacturing methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Understanding of safety certifications standards, such as UL, CE and NFPA/NEC
• Experience with database management tools for both time series and relational database management (SQL, AWS, Redis, InfluxDB, DigitalOcean) nice to have
• Experience with high level software development and operating systems, such as Linux, Bash scripting, and various high-level languages nice to have
• Some background with component selection, wire sizing, clearance requirements and thermal design
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment of a high-growth company

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience.

Travel

• Overnight/North America: Less than 10%

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.