Staff Electrical Engineer

Trystar; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trystar is looking for a Staff Electrical Engineer in Faribault, MN. The role involves leading the design and execution of custom load bank systems.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience relating to electrical power systems and must hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Responsibilities include translating customer requirements into compliant designs, driving design excellence, and mentoring junior engineers.

The position may require up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in power systems.
• Strong experience in Engineer to Order environments.
• Familiarity with UL standards and NEC requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering

Electrical power systems engineering

Experience with load banks

Electrical design tools proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

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.