Electrical Systems Engineer

BWI Chassis Dynamics (NA) Inc.; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Collaborative engineering environment

Job summary

BWI Chassis Dynamics (NA) Inc. in Brighton, Michigan is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer responsible for the design, integration, and validation of electrical systems for automotive products. This role involves collaboration across engineering disciplines and requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 3-7 years of experience.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with electrical design tools and a strong understanding of compliance with industry standards. The work environment promotes innovation in next-generation mobility solutions and offers flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in electrical systems design, integration, or similar roles.
• Experience with design and analysis of electrical power or control systems.
• Proficiency with electrical design and analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Develop electrical system architectures and specifications.
• Perform detailed electrical calculations and ensure compliance.
• Support testing and validation activities for electrical systems.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Systems thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering (preferred)

Tools

CAD/ECAD

ETAP/PSSE/PSLF

Job description

• Work on cutting-edge automotive ride control technologies
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Opportunity to contribute to next-generation mobility solutions
• Flexible hours

POSITION SUMMARY

The Electrical Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, integration, and validation of electrical systems and sub‑systems for the company’s products, ensuring performance, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle. This role applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to define requirements, develop architectures, coordinate interfaces, and support testing and certification activities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND ARCHITECTURE

• Analyze customer, regulatory, and internal requirements to derive electrical system and sub‑system requirements.
• Develop electrical system architectures, including power distribution, protection, control, and communication interfaces.
• Prepare and interpret electrical specifications, single‑line diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Ensure requirements traceability through the full development lifecycle using appropriate tools (e.g., DOORS or similar).

2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESIGN AND INTEGRATION

• Design and specify components and systems such as power supplies, harnesses, switchgear, drives, sensors, actuators, and control hardware as applicable to the product.
• Develop construction, installation, and manufacturing specifications for electrical systems and components.
• Integrate electrical systems with mechanical, software, and control systems, resolving interface and compatibility issues.
• Support PCB and hardware design activities by providing system‑level requirements and interface definitions.

3. ANALYSIS, CALCULATIONS, AND STANDARDS COMPLIANCE

• Perform detailed electrical calculations (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, cable sizing, grounding, etc., as relevant) to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Evaluate system requirements, capacity, cost, and project needs to develop electrical system plans and design options.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and customer specifications (e.g., IEEE, NESC, IEC, industry‑specific standards).
• Participate in risk assessments and design reviews focusing on safety, reliability, and maintainability of electrical systems.

4. TESTING, VALIDATION, AND TROUBLESHOOTING

• Develop system and sub‑system test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria for electrical systems.
• Support and conduct lab, bench, and in‑field tests to verify that designs meet functional and performance requirements.
• Analyze test data, identify root causes of issues, and implement corrective design or configuration changes.
• Support certification, qualification, and regulatory compliance activities, including documentation and test evidence.

5. PROJECT AND CROSS‑FUNCTIONAL SUPPORT

• Collaborate with project managers, systems engineers, and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Provide technical input for supplier selection, design reviews, and vendor component evaluations.
• Support production, installation, commissioning, and operations teams with technical guidance and troubleshooting for electrical systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design methods, tools, and standards within the electrical engineering function.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Typically 3–7 years of experience in electrical systems design, integration, or similar engineering roles (adjust years for your level I/II/Senior).
• Demonstrated experience with design and analysis of electrical power or control systems in an applicable industry (e.g., automotive, aerospace, industrial equipment, energy).
• Proficiency with electrical design and analysis tools (e.g., CAD/ECAD, ETAP/PSSE/PSLF or similar, SPICE‑based tools).
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, including circuit design, power distribution, grounding, and protection.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering.
• Experience in your target domain (e.g., vehicles, aircraft, renewable energy, manufacturing line equipment) including relevant standards and certification requirements.
• Knowledge of systems engineering practices, including requirements management, verification and validation, and model‑based systems engineering.
• Familiarity with functional safety, EMC, and environmental qualification relevant to the product line.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent registration, or progress toward licensure, where applicable.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Technical expertise: Deep knowledge of electrical systems design, analysis, and integration.
• Systems thinking: Ability to understand interactions between electrical, mechanical, and software elements.
• Problem solving: Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting complex system issues.
• Communication: Able to clearly document designs and explain technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Teamwork: Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.

TRAVEL REQUIRED (%)

>50% travel to meet customers and suppliers with day travel to the various manufacturing facilities as required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Ability to use and understand Windows Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint, Microsoft (email). This is additional to the computer skill requirements as stated in the requirement qualifications.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Able to read and understand engineering prints/drawings. Good level of analytical skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to work on a team. Ability to guide the efforts of support personnel. Good teambuilding skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.