Sr Electrical Engineer II

ZipRecruiter; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in Power Distribution. You will design and develop innovative electrical solutions, ensuring safety and efficiency across diverse sectors. This role offers a chance to collaborate with multiple teams and shape the future of power solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AC electrical system product design.
• Proficiency with electrical design software.
• Ability to specify safe testing practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and commercialize a range of products including loadbanks and automatic transfer switches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product development.
• Lead electrical design efforts during product development projects.

Skills

AC electrical system product design

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Electrical specifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

EPlan

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Distribution – MN; TX; NC; MTL, CA

Job Description:

Trystar is at the forefront of advancing power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. Safety and integrity aren’t just buzzwords. They are the north star guiding us as we aspire to wow our customers every day. We’ve created power solutions that are not only durable and unique but are also the result of serious teamwork from every corner of our organization. Individually and collectively, every team member at Trystar plays for each other and strives to deliver unmatched value and 100% accuracy to our customers every single day.

As a big name and pioneer in electrical power solutions, we’re not just part of the power conversation – we’re shaping its future, and we’re doing so across diverse industry sectors including healthcare, data centers, entertainment, education, government, and commercial construction – just to name a few! We’re committed to growing and evolving our product lineup to stay on top of the game and that includes leaning into sustainable, resilient, and renewable energy solutions.

Our cutting-edge headquarters in Faribault, MN, is partially solar- and wind-powered by our own microgrid! You’ll find that we’re also pushing boundaries across the country at our additional facilities in Troy, MI; Houston, TX; Merrimack, NH; Burnsville, MN; Murfreesboro, TN; Waukesha, WI; Charlotte, NC; Mayfield, KY; and Montreal, Canada. Together, we are Trystar, where we power the future and nurture innovation for a brighter tomorrow.

Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, we are in search of a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team (Burnsville, MN; Faribault, MN; Houston, TX; Pointe-Claire, CA; Charlotte, NC). As part of the engineering team, the Senior Electrical Engineer will see products from the engineering prototype phase to series production. You will be responsible for the design and development of new technology offerings within the Research, Development, and Engineering - Power Distribution team. This includes power distribution, power test equipment, temporary back-up power products, and energy storage technologies. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented and motivated engineer who enjoys the challenge of solving complex problems with creative and innovative solutions while working together with multiple different cross-functional teams.

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

In this role you will get to:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical and software engineering.
• Design, prototype, develop, and commercialize a range of products including loadbanks, temporary generator docking stations, UL-891-compliant switchboards, UL1558-compliant switchgear, automatic transfer switches, and more.
• Design wiring schematics and specify required equipment for multi-layer power distribution systems.
• Creating and reviewing wiring diagrams, layouts, and BOMs.
• Define new product integration testing plans.
• Lead electrical design efforts during new product development projects such as selecting and qualifying electrical components, ensuring electromagnetic compatibility,

Job Requirements:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in AC electrical system product design.
• Proficiency with electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, EPlan, and others.
• Experience designing to electrical specifications for power distribution offerings including switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, loadbanks, and generators.
• Experience with the creation of detailed technical product documentation to support product manufacturing, functional testing, certification testing, and customer requests.
• Ability to specify safe and effective testing practices for prototype testing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience selecting and validating electrical power distribution components, such as Circuit Breakers, Contactors, Cable, Terminal Blocks, etc, based on application specific requirements and industry standard derating criteria such as the NEC, UL, and others,

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• NFPA 70E Certification.
• Experience with UL891, UL1558, UL508, UL1008, UL9540, and other standards.
• Experience with ERP, PLM, and Engineering Vault software.
• Experience with energy storage systems for critical infrastructure.
• Experience with design or support of metal-enclosed switchgear or switchboards.
• Experience developing and/or validating control circuits and logic.
• Proficiency with power systems analyses.
• Position may require up to 20% travel within North America.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.