Electrical Engineer, Motor Drives & Systems (On-site)

Hunter Fan

Smyrna (TN)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Hunter Fan in Smyrna, TN is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design motor drives, control boards, VFD interfaces, wiring harnesses, and power modules for fan systems. You will define electrical architectures, create schematics and BOMs, lead design reviews with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with EMI/EMC and safety standards while mentoring junior engineers.

Strong emphasis on DFx, testing plans, and regulatory compliance across UL, IEC, and DOE standards; collaborate with

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
5–8+ years of electrical design experience.
Proven track record taking complex electromechanical products from concept to production.

Responsibilities

Own the design and specification of electrical components and subsystems, including motors, control boards, VFD interfaces, wiring harnesses, power supplies, and communication modules.
Define and document electrical architectures for fan systems, including power distribution, control, protection, and communication topologies.
Create schematics, wiring diagrams, PCB documentation, and BOMs; review PCB layouts for best practices in power electronics, EMC, creepage/clearance, and manufacturability.
Apply sound engineering principles and DFx (DFM, DFT, DFA) to deliver designs that are reliable, safe, and compliant with regulatory standards.
Lead and participate in formal design reviews with electrical, mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, and compliance teams.
Lead integration and tuning of VFD-driven systems for HVLS and motor applications.
Collaborate closely with embedded/firmware engineers on motor-control strategies and hardware interface requirements.
Analyze and resolve complex issues related to inrush current, overcurrent faults, EMI/EMC interactions, harmonics, and thermal performance.
Evaluate new drive technologies and components for performance, cost, and long-term reliability.
Define and execute test plans for electrical performance, reliability, safety, environmental, and system-level behavior.
Drive DOE airflow testing strategy, electrical efficiency validation, and regulatory compliance.
Lead EMC/EMI pre-compliance and compliance efforts in collaboration with internal and external labs.
Ensure designs meet UL, IEC, DOE, FCC, and internal quality standards; interpret data and drive corrective actions.
Architect and implement robust industrial communication interfaces (Modbus RTU/TCP, BACnet, EtherCAT preferred).
Specify and guide development of communication modules and translator PCBs.
Support integration with HMIs, VFDs, and supervisory systems to ensure reliable system-level behavior.
Serve as electrical engineering lead on assigned projects.
Plan electrical tasks, provide updates, and assess risks.
Work with suppliers and manufacturing to qualify components, resolve production issues, and support cost reduction initiatives.
Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
Lead root-cause analysis for issues in development, validation, or field environments.
Define and refine test methods, fixtures, and automation.
Maintain high standards for data integrity, documentation, and lab safety.
Seek opportunities to simplify designs, reduce cost, and improve robustness.