Electrical Systems Engineer - The Toro Company

The Toro Company; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 84,300 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical/dental/vision plan

401k

Incentive program based on performance

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of outdoor equipment is seeking an Electrical Engineer to own electrical and control systems for electro-mechanical machines. Responsibilities include developing control systems, leading prototyping, and collaborating across teams. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering and 2-8 years of product development experience. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $84,300 to $140,000, with additional perks at the Bloomington, MN headquarters.

Qualifications

• Engineer II: 2-4 years of experience in product development.
• Engineer III: 5-7 years of experience in product development.
• Engineer IV: 8+ years of experience in product development.

Responsibilities

• Own electrical and controls for electro-mechanical machines.
• Develop and tune controls systems for machine applications.
• Lead prototyping and integration of electrical and mechanical systems.

Skills

Electrical system design

Controls and electrification development

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Mechanical design

Education

B.S. or M.S. Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or related Engineering field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

NI LabVIEW

CAD/software modeling

Job description

* Own electrical and controls at the system level for electro mechanical machines, including requirements, architectures, interfaces, diagnostics, and verification plans.* Architect, select, and integrate system components (motors, inverters, batteries, chargers, sensors, switches, and harnesses) to meet performance, durability, manufacturability, safety, and cost targets.* Develop and tune controls systems for machine applications, including motors, actuators, and power-stage electronics.* Lead hands on prototyping, instrumentation, and integration of electrical, mechanical, and software systems to evaluate concepts and mature designs.* Identify emerging technologies, develop innovative concepts and product proposals aimed at meeting targeted market requirements or addressing distinct customer challenges.* Apply strong mechanical aptitude to mounting, cooling, sealing, and EMC considerations; support CAD and modeling activities for layouts, space claims, and harness routing.* Execute fast fail experiments and structured testing to quickly learn, iterate, and reduce technical risk.* Plan and execute system level validation using schematics, oscilloscopes, meters, DAQ systems, computer simulation methods, and data analysis to verify performance, durability, and reliability.* Support compliance activities in partnership with regulatory teams and external labs for EMC, safety, and functional safety requirements.* Operate as the technical nexus between mechanical, electrical, software, marketing, systems, and other groups to align solutions with customer needs and program objectives.* Contribute to feasibility studies, concept development, and production launch activities within cross functional teams.* Support existing products through troubleshooting, debugging, and product improvement activities.* Create and maintain technical documentation including system requirements, DFMEAs, test plans, and design review materials.* Provide day to day technical guidance to junior engineers and collaborate effectively with suppliers.* Collaborate with the Legal team regarding possible patent initiatives and strategies to minimize liability.* Occasionally travel to test sites, suppliers, distributors, customers, manufacturing facilities, and others as required.To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements: * B.S. or M.S. Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or related Engineering field from an ABET accredited university required.* **Engineer II-2-4 years** experience in consumer or industrial product development, having taken electromechanical systems from concept through production, demonstrated technical competency, engineering decision making and judgement.* **Engineer III-5-7 years** experience in consumer or industrial product development, having taken electromechanical systems from concept through production, demonstrated technical competency, engineering decision making and judgement* **Engineer IV-8+ years** experience in consumer or industrial product development, having taken electromechanical systems from concept through production, demonstrated technical competency, engineering decision making and judgement* Demonstrated high level of competency in product development, through production, of electrical, electronic, or electrified systems or products.* Demonstrated experience in system-level controls & electrification development: requirements, power distribution, safety, diagnostics, and networking.* Demonstrated motor controls experience.* Demonstrated experience developing and debugging firmware/software for motors and machines.* Demonstrated mechanical design experience and proficiency.* Demonstrated ability to analyze and troubleshoot vehicle electrical systems using machine schematics, meters, oscilloscopes and data acquisition equipment.* Demonstrated experience mentoring coworkers.* Demonstrated strong collaboration skills, including ability to translate cross-functionally to converge on feasible, valuable solutions.* Highly competent oral and written communication skills, in English.* Results-driven and action-oriented; self-motivated, positive and energetic.* Strong problem-solving skills.* Strong process orientation and drive for continuous improvement.* Desire to work in a fast paced, challenging, and evolving environment with a team-first mindset.* Demonstrated creative, fast fail learner who documents tradeoffs and iterates quickly.* Ability to multitask and manage multiple simultaneous projects of various complexities and size.* Experience with CAN or similar communication protocols preferred.* Experience with Li-ion battery development and machine integration preferred.* Experience working with NRTL’s to achieve regulatory approvals preferred.* Experience designing using EMIC/EMC fundamentals preferred.* Leadership experience within product development teams preferred.* Experience designing for environmental sealing preferred.* Experience using CAD/modeling workflows and interpreting mechanical tradeoffs.* Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, NI LabVIEW, or other model-based design tools.At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits -The Toro company offers employees at ourBloomington, MN HQlocation a variety of perks, including:***Location*** – Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrally located for most commuters! The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $**84300** - $**140000**. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with dailypay app.