Electrical Design Engineer

What’s Upstate; City of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the field of advanced energy storage is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of hardware and controls for ultracapacitor modules. The role involves innovative design improvements, programming, and compliance with industry standards, offering a chance to work on cutting-edge technology and travel internationally.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years engineering experience preferred.
• Authorized for international travel.
• Proficient in developing C programming language.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop monitoring and power electronics for ultracapacitors.
• Develop and program microprocessor control firmware.
• Ensure designs meet IPC, ESD, and EMC standards.

Skills

C programming

Analog and digital electronics

Communication protocols

Test and debug of printed circuit boards

Mixed signal design

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence OrCAD suite

Job description

Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Status: Exempt Full-Time

Reports To: Engineering Project Manager

Department: Engineering

Summary of Position: Responsible for the design, development, test, and qualification of hardware and controls software of ultra-capacitor module products including improvements in the existing designs, cost reduction, and development of new designs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·Responsible for design and development of monitoring and power electronics to operate in conjunction with ultracapacitors and ultracapacitor modules.

·Operate computer-aided design software for design and simulation of power electronics and circuit board layout.

·Responsible for developing and programming microprocessor control firmware.

·Responsible for ensuring electrical designs meet IPC, ESD and EMC standards. Design and development of electronic filters and protections for PCBA’s as required.

·Development of automated test equipment for production product testing.

·Involvement in reliability verification and validation of new and existing products

·Interface with other Ioxus team members for system design and integration.

·Establish and maintain timelines and resource plans for multiple simultaneous projects

·Prepare detailed documentation for internal and external review.

·Maintain design responsibility for existing Ioxus products

·Support warranty evaluation and design responsible defect investigation

·Observe appropriate environmental, safety and health policies and practices.

·Domestic and international travel as needed.

·Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education/Experience:

·Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering field, computer science, or a professional license. 3-5 years engineering experience is preferred, but not required for the right candidate.

·Authorized by appropriate agencies to travel internationally.

·Proficient with the development of C programming language and integrated environments from Microchip, Texas Instruments, and Atmel.

·Proficient with the development with various communication structures including CAN, RS232, I2C, SPI, Bluetooth, and WiFi protocols.

·Excellent knowledge of analog and digital electronics such as switches, rectifiers, RC circuits, relays, transistors, op-amps, flip-flops, and voltage references.

·Proficient with Altium Designer, Cadence OrCAD suite (Capture CIS, PCB Editor).

·Comfortable working with and around medium voltage (600V+) power electronics devices.

·Capable in test and debug of printed circuit boards using bench top equipment

·Proficient in mixed signal design and microprocessor integration for high-reliability electronics.

·Knowledge of Automotive Core Tools such as DFMEA.

·Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, please drop off, mail or email a cover letter and resume to IOXUS, Human Resources 18 Stadium Circle, Oneonta, NY 13820; [e-mail].