Electrical Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking a Charging System Engineer to support battery electric machine (BEM) systems. This role emphasizes system-level engineering, focusing on validation, integration, and issue resolution of current charger designs, with future opportunities in new charger development.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in electrical systems, power conversion, and cross-functional collaboration, including collaboration with mechanical, software, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of experience, or a Master's with 4+ years, or an Associates +10 years.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with current charging system design and troubleshoot integration issues.
• Support validation activities including FMEA-based testing.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and machine engineering teams on HV (up to 690V) and DC (up to 1500V) systems.
• Contribute to defining requirements for new charger products and participate in R&D.

Skills

Hands-on testing

Power converters

Lab instrumentation

Standards & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree Electrical Engineering (8+ yrs)

Master's degree (4+ yrs)

Associates degree +10 yrs

Tools

CANape

Job description

This role is a Charging System Engineer to support battery electric machine (BEM) systems. This role emphasizes system-level engineering, focusing on validation, integration, and issue resolution of current charger designs, with future opportunities in new charger development. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in electrical systems, power conversion, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

System Familiarization & Troubleshooting

• Rapidly gain expertise in the current charging system design.
• Diagnose and resolve charger integration issues with BEMs.
• Support validation activities, including FMEA-based testing.
• Assist with lab-based charger testing and machine integration at field sites.

System-Level Engineering

• Work with high-voltage AC (up to 690V) and DC (up to 1500V) systems.
• Integrate systems involving chargers, switchgear, receptacle boxes, and utility infrastructure.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and machine engineering teams.

Future Development

• Contribute to defining requirements and designs for new charger products.
• Participate in R&D initiatives related to EV charging and electrification systems.

Required Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of experience, or
• Master's degree with 4+ years of experience, or
• Associates degree and 10+ years

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with charging products or converter/inverter products testing and debugging.
• Strong understanding of power converters such as DC-DC converters, AC-DC inverters
• Proficiency in using lab instruments and data acquisition tools.
• Experience with standards and compliance (UL, IEC, ISO) for charging systems.

**HIL/SIL candidates without hands-on lab experience will likely not work for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automated test systems.
• Understanding of EMI/EMC testing, thermal design, and environmental validation.
• Working experience with CANape and charging system