Electronics Engineer

Job Description

Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimization (ES&O) is the leading global energy storage optimizer. Our mission is to deliver integrated energy solutions that build a resilient, intelligent, and flexible energy infrastructure - unlocking the way to an optimized renewable future. By integrating renewables, energy management technology, and storage with traditional energy resources, we reinvent clean energy production from the largest and most complex grids to the most remote and essential microgrids. We play a key role in Wärtsilä’s vision towards a 100% renewable energy future through flexibility, reliability, and integration and a more sustainable world for us all.

Wärtsilä Energy Business is looking for a Electronics Engineer for the Energy Storage & Optimization business. The role will be part of the Hardware Engineering team. The team is responsible for the development of Wartsila’s integrated Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) products. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter that can work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. The candidate should thrive in a fast paced, constantly changing environment while the industry and company go through substantial growth.

This is a hybrid position located at the Wärtsilä office in Herndon, VA. This role will be a hybrid position, requiring the successful candidate to be onsite at least four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical development of Battery Management System (BMS) for grid energy storage systems through full product lifecycle from concept to production release.
• Create and modify electrical design specifications, schematics, and one-line diagrams for Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) and electrical wiring assemblies.
• Knowledgeable about PCB layout for complex, high voltage board designs – design rules, placement, routing, and file generation. Not required to perform board layout, but huge plus.
• Identify and select electrical components (power and battery management ICs, semiconductors, fuses, relays, connectors, etc.) to be used in new designs.
• Develop and perform hands-on testing procedures for validation of PCB designs and battery subsystems in the lab.
• Evaluate and perform analyses (de-rating, FMEA, DFM, etc.) for compliance to relevant industry standards such as IPC 9592, UL9540, UL1973, and IEC 62368.
• Develop and maintain product documentation such as manuals, application notes, and technical specifications.
• Assist with maintaining electrical component and design documentation databases.
• Work with cross functional teams to integrate electronic design packages into the system, including other electrical, mechanical, validation, product manufacturability, and software development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (MS a plus)
• 5+ years of electronic circuit development experience (analog, digital, and mixed domain design)
• Strong knowledge of micro-electronic circuit design concepts
• Well-versed in the use of lab test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, etc.
• Basic understanding of industrial communication standards such as CAN, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, etc.
• Expertise in the design of Printed Circuit Board design and layout best practices, experience with Altium Designer preferred
• Experience working with high voltage systems (1500VDC) and high voltage circuit design is a plus
• Experience with power systems, energy storage and renewable energy is a plus
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, peers, subordinates, vendors, shop and office in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team player attitude internally and externally
• Willing to travel 20% of the time if not located within commuting distance of Herndon, VA.

Why you and us

You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team. If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application. At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

We are not accepting unsolicited submissions from 3rd party recruitment agencies.

Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. We look forward to hearing from you. Qualified candidates must apply online: https://www.wartsila.com/careers

Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.

Effective January 2025, Wartsila companies in the USA will implement a new hybrid work model. Most employees who live within 40 miles of an office will work 2 days per week in office. This model will provide our employees the flexibility of working from home, while also providing the benefits of in-person collaboration twice a week. We will be happy to provide more information during your interview process.