Lead Electrical Engineer, Power Electronics & Systems

Upwing Energy; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Upwing Energy seeks an Electrical Engineer to own and optimize the electrical design of Subsurface Compressor Systems (SCS) and surface deployment equipment. They will lead design, build, test, and validation of deployment systems that support core compressor units and troubleshoot power electronics and surface support systems.

The role requires hands-on experience with power electronics, motor controls, data communication, and collaboration with design, production, and field teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of industrial experience with at least 3 years in power electronics integration, motion control, turbomachinery or similar.
• Hands-on setup, operation and troubleshooting of complex electrical systems.
• Power electronics troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Modbus and signal level instrumentation is preferred.
• Ability to interpret test data and document procedures.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize the design, performance and durability of the main power delivery system (VFD, motor, cabling, transformer, and supervisory control).
• Own and optimize the design and durability of ancillary equipment (remote data communication, cooling, controls container, power supplies, HVAC).
• Review and evaluate existing systems against customer requirements; support development of new products or improvements.
• Document electrical system configuration and user guides; develop test setups and procedures.
• Lead troubleshooting on electrical systems; provide field service support as needed.

Skills

Power electronics

Motion control

Turbomachinery

Troubleshooting

Modbus

Test equipment

Electrical safety

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Data loggers

Software tools

Job description

Upwing Energy seeks an Electrical Engineer to own and optimize the electrical design of Subsurface Compressor Systems (SCS) and surface deployment equipment. They will lead design, build, test, and validation of deployment systems that support core compressor units and troubleshoot power electronics and surface support systems.

The role requires hands-on experience with power electronics, motor controls, data communication, and collaboration with design, production, and field teams to ensure