Electrical Applications Engineer

Grand River Personnel Limited; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A niche engineering firm in Kitchener is seeking an Electrical Applications Engineer for a full-time position. Ideal candidates possess an Engineering degree and have 3-5 years' experience with electric motor systems and customer support. This role involves problem-solving, product development, and working closely with clients. A salary range of $75,000 to $85,000 is offered, along with a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in electric applications or technical support.
• Experience with electric vehicle powertrain design is an asset.
• Must be obtaining or have a Professional Engineer designation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and consultation for electric motor systems.
• Develop training and support for Sales Teams and Customers.
• Troubleshoot electromechanical systems and document solutions.

Skills

Electric motor controllers

Customer focus

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Job description

Our client in Kitchener is looking for an Electrical Applications Engineer to join their team in a full-time permanent role!

If you are trained in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics AND you have a passion for electric vehicles and how they work, then this role is for YOU!

In this role, you will work closely with customers, understand their product requirements and make their dreams into a reality! A passion for customer service is also a prerequisite of this role!

If you have these important qualities, you could be the lucky recipient of this unique Engineering position which includes customer facing interaction, turning their ideas into a working product and then providing customer support and troubleshooting post delivery!

Come be a part of this very niche company and be the recipient of a Salary between 75-85K and a solid benefits package!

Required Skills

• Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics with a focus on electrical systems
• 3-5 years of experience and strong knowledge of electric motor controllers, electric motors, and applications
• Experience in a customer-focussed, technical support or electrical application engineering role
• Experience or passionate interest in electrical vehicle powertrain design and integration would be an asset
• Good understanding of the functional safety of electric motors and the ability to troubleshoot electrical system failure
• Experience working with business customers to gather specifications and provide solutions for their product development
• Hands-on experience with wiring, installing and troubleshooting electric vehicle control and traction systems
• Strong customer focus with a sense of urgency and ability to work with tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills with a focus on providing top notch service
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must have or working on obtaining a Professional Engineer designation
• Ability to travel internationally, occasionally, as required

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed familiarity with company products and technologies
• Gather and understand Customers’ product requirements: assist in developing Scope of Work (SOW), Requests for Proposals (RFP) etc.
• Provide technical support and consultation for the design and implementation of electric motors and controller systems for customer products.
• Develop and provide technical/product training and support for the Sales Team, Sales Representatives and Customers
• Provide technical support and guidance to electric vehicle manufacturers, dealers and end-users.
• Troubleshoot electromechanical systems, including software, mechanical and electrical hardware
• Ability to monitor market conditions and competition to support the organization in understanding the market and help to develop new products
• Attend industry events and trade shows to promote the company’s products and services
• Onboard and support customers through their product development cycles
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including datasheets and user manuals
• Provide support for functional safety and electrical system failure analysis
• Develop and analyze electrical and mechanical solutions/schematics

Send your resume today if you meet these requirements to: [e-mail]

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Grand River Personnel is committed to promoting accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities and complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and makes accommodations available for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or the selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

Tagged as: electric vehicles, electrical applications, electrical design, electrical engineering, electrical systems design, Engineering, mechatronics, motor controllers