Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

Reporting to the Vehicle Systems Engineering Lead, the Electrical Engineer will play an important role in the design and development of battery packs and heavy-duty electric vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Vehicle Systems Engineering Manager, creates design concepts, determines nature and type of required detailed working drawings, and coordinates work with others.
• Collaborate with the software engineering team to generate input/output tables and system architecture/functions list based on the selected component requirements.
• Collaborate with hardware engineering teams and suppliers to ensure functionality of components within the system.
• Develops electrical systems including wiring diagrams, fuse sizing, cable and connector selection, etc.
• Assists in development of DFMEA and functional safety case
• Complete DVP and support testing for new electrical/mechanical/software sub-systems
• Fabricate functional prototypes for engineering testing and validation.
• Work with assembly/test technicians to move electrical designs through the development phase into validation and production phases.
• Assure product quality by designing electrical testing methods; testing finished products and system capabilities.
• Organizes and sometimes leads project update presentations and design reviews.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Qualifications, Experience, Education

• 5+ years of experience in the design and development of low voltage and high voltage systems for commercial electric vehicles or other automotive experience.
• Proficient in electrical systems design and analysis, including power electronics and energy storage systems.
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle-level electrical architectures, including low voltage (12V) and high voltage (400V-800V) systems, and their integration with other vehicle systems such as the propulsion system and the chassis.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations for electrical systems in vehicles, such as SAE, UL, and ISO.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 would be an asset.
• Experience in the design and development of high voltage electrical distribution systems, including cables, connectors, and fuses.
• Expertise in electric vehicle systems engineering including communication protocols (CAN/LIN), LV/HV systems, Analog & Digital signal processing, DC/AC circuit analysis.
• Experience in designing and validating electrical systems through simulation and testing.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, software engineers, and project managers, to meet project objectives.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Experience in mentoring and guiding junior and mid-level engineers is a plus.
• Must have above average MS Office skills
• Valid passport with ability to travel to Canada