Senior Staff Electrical Engineer, NPI

NextGenEnergyJobs; Newark, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for NPIs, based in Newark, DE, with 10% travel. You will oversee NPI transfers to Bloom Manufacturing and manage interconnect schematics, wiring diagrams, and test procedures.

The role requires hands-on leadership of an electrical team, development of test fixtures, BOMs, ECNs, and ensuring manufacturability. Strong analytical skills and ability to work in a fast-paced startup are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering or New Product Introduction.
• Experience developing schematics and wire harness CAD using AutoCAD.
• Ability to independently manage projects in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in rapid scale up of new products.
• Knowledge of analog/digital circuits, power devices, magnetics, control systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage NPI Project transfers to Bloom Manufacturing and CM’s.
• Lead electrical team and communicate clearly with internal and external vendors.
• Develop interconnect wiring diagrams, schematics, harness drawings and test procedures.
• Develop and manage BOMs, ECNs, Deviations, and test requirements.
• Develop test equipment from concept to commissioning and train manufacturing personnel.

Skills

Electrical project management

Schematic design

Wire harness CAD

Independent project management

High power testing

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

• Manage new NPI Project transfers to Bloom Manufacturing and CM’s.
• Ability to communicate clearly & professionally within the team and also with external vendors.
• Develop interconnect wiring diagrams/schematics, wire harness drawings, and test procedures
• Ability to lead electrical team.
• Failure analysis of electrical components and preventative or corrective action
• Panel layout and prototyping
• Develop Work Instructions
• Develop, and/or work with suppliers to generate test requirements, test fixtures and test software
• Develop and manage BOMs, ECNs, Deviations
• Work within the development team to ensure design for manufacturability
• Develop test equipment from concept to commissioning
• Train manufacturing personnel on test process, test equipment, and test software
• This position will be based in Newark, DE and will involve 10% traveling.

Requirements

• 8+ years experience in Electrical Engineering or New Product Introduction. The candidate will have worked in oil and gas, energy and power, pharmaceutical production, chemical processing, large capital equipment, or related industry. Knowledge of fuel cell systems is a plus but is not required
• Experience developing schematics and wire harness CAD (using AutoCAD)
• Ability to independently manage projects
• Experience in rapid scale up of a new products.
• Understanding of analog and digital circuits, power devices, magnetics, control systems, switchgear, test equipment and instrumentation
• Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting high power, high voltage equipment in a laboratory environment
• Experienced in development of test equipment which include electro-mechanical assemblies (e.g.: mass & air flow sensors, DC-DC converters)
• Excellent hands-on bench/lab skills working with electrical components (PCB, high voltage components, wiring interconnects, and digital/analog I/O)
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced start up environment
• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Knowledge of Mechanical Assemblies a plus.
• with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.
• Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.