Staff Electrical Engineer

Trystar; Burnsville (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trystar is looking for a Staff Electrical Engineer to spearhead the electrical design of custom load bank systems. This role focuses on ensuring quality and timeliness while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in electrical engineering with expertise in power systems and load calculations. This position may require up to 10% travel and offers a dynamic environment for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in power systems.
• Strong experience in Engineer to Order (ETO) environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in electrical design for industrial applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of custom load bank systems.
• Translate customer specifications into manufacturable designs.
• Drive technical ownership of load bank configurations and controls.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Systems

Load Banks

Custom Engineering

AutoCAD Electrical

Problem-solving

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Electrical Design Tools

Bill of Material (BOM) Creation

Job description

Job Title

Staff Electrical Engineer – Load Banks | Power Distribution – MN; TX

Location

Houston, TX or Burnsville/Faribault, MN

Reporting To

Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design and execution of custom load bank systems in an Engineer to Order (ETO) environment, ensuring accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Translate customer specifications into compliant, manufacturable designs.
• Drive technical ownership of load bank configurations, medium voltage systems, controls, and component selection.
• Ensure designs meet UL, NEC, and customer‑specific requirements, balancing safety, performance, and cost.
• Partner with Customer Experience, Sales, Application Engineering, and Operations to improve quote accuracy, reduce cycle time, and enable scalable execution.
• Lead and participate in design reviews and problem‑solving efforts to reduce rework and improve first‑pass yield.
• Identify opportunities to standardize recurring designs and improve engineering efficiency without compromising ETO flexibility.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers and cross‑functional partners, helping elevate design quality, consistency, and first‑pass accuracy.
• Drive a mindset of continuous improvement and practical innovation, identifying opportunities to streamline designs, standardize solutions, and improve engineering efficiency in an ETO environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably electrical power systems engineering, load banks, or generator support applications.
• Strong experience in ETO or custom‑engineered environments, translating customer requirements into deliverable designs.
• Demonstrated expertise in power systems, load calculations, and electrical design for industrial applications.
• Experience with equipment such as load banks, power distribution systems, or similar products.
• Working knowledge of applicable UL standards and NEC requirements.
• Familiarity with NFPA 110.
• Proven ability to lead complex designs and influence technical decisions without direct authority.
• Strong proficiency with electrical design tools (AutoCAD Electrical or similar) and Bill of Material (BOM) creation.
• Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally across engineering, sales, and manufacturing teams.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with resistive/reactive load design and associated cooling and control systems.
• Experience supporting Request for Quote processes and custom quoting workflows.
• Exposure to design for manufacturability (DFM) and continuous improvement in ETO environments.
• Experience helping drive standardization or modularization efforts within a custom product line.

Additional Information

• Position may require up to 10% travel.