Electrical Sr Engineer

Cox Automotive; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 92,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Seven paid holidays

Up to 160 hours wellness leave

Bereavement leave

Time off to vote

Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Oklahoma City is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design, test, and oversee electronic systems for EV battery servicing. You will apply advanced engineering principles across projects, and mentor a small team of engineers and technicians.

The role requires hands-on circuit design, embedded C++, power electronics, CAN bus and RS-485, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The compensation includes a base salary in the stated range, with potential incentives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 4 years' experience (or equivalent combinations).
• Strong knowledge of schematic capture and multilayer PCB design.
• Hand soldering proficiency (PTH and SMT).
• Test equipment proficiency (Oscilloscope, Function Gen, Multimeter).
• C++ programming on embedded devices.
• Knowledge of IPC-2221A/UL-840 or equivalent board design practices.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work with teams across the organization.
• Experience with CAN bus and RS-485.
• Experience with Power electronics design.
• Experience with mixed signal circuit design.

Responsibilities

• Design and test electrical circuits to support EV battery testing.
• Build prototypes and work with E-lab production to modify devices.
• Oversee and review the work of a small staff of engineers and technicians.
• Maintain and improve existing engineering processes.
• Conduct diagnostics and troubleshoot equipment.
• Assist with recruitment, training, and onboarding.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and to specs.
• Act as subject matter expert for electrical engineering activities.
• Document wiring harnesses/diagrams.
• Test and debug hardware and firmware.

Skills

Schematic capture

Multilayer PCB design

C++ on embedded

CAN bus

RS-485

Power electronics

Mixed-signal design

Hand soldering

Oscilloscope

Function Generator

Multimeter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Ph.D. in related field

Tools

Eagle CAD

Altium Designer

Job description

As a Senior Electrical Engineer for Cox Automotive, you will perform a variety of complex engineering duties to design, plan, and oversee the development of electric/electronic devices and systems applied to servicing EV batteries.

This position requires application of intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments. Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods, and represents the organization to resolve important questions. Requires the use of advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices of own field and related sciences or disciplines. Consults supervisor concerning unusual problems and developments. Oversees, coordinates, and reviews the work of a small staff of engineers and technicians.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and test electrical circuits to support test and measurement of EV batteries
• Build prototypes and work with E-lab production team to build and modify electronic devices
• Oversee, coordinate, and review the work of a small staff of engineers and technicians
• Maintain and improve existing engineering processes
• Conduct research, perform diagnostics, and troubleshoot equipment
• Assist with recruitment, training, and onboarding
• Ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications
• Act as a subject matter expert regarding electrical engineering activities
• Documentation of wiring harnesses/diagrams
• Testing and debugging of hardware/firmware

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 4 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 2 years' experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8 years' experience in a related field
• Requires strong knowledge of Schematic capture and multilayer PCB design experience
• Hand soldering proficiency (PTH and SMT)
• Test Equipment proficiency (Oscilloscope, Function Gen, Multimeter, etc)
• C++ programming on embedded devices experience
• Knowledge of industry standard board design practices (IPC-2221A, UL-840, or industry standard that you designed around)
• Excellence colloboration skills to work effectively with teams throughout organization
• Experience with CAN bus and RS-485
• Experience with Power electronics design
• Experience with mixed signal circuit design

Preferred

• Master of Science (M.S.) in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field
• Experience with Cadsoft Eagle or Altium Designer
• Machine shop experience (Lathe, Mill, Bandsaw)
• Experience with AVR Microcontrollers
• Experience with Impedance Spectroscopy
• Experience with Lithium Batteries

USD 92,300.00 - 153,900.00 per year

Compensation:

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $92,300.00 - $153,900.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Benefits:

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

EOE, including disability/vets