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The Electrical Engineering Assistant - Energy Storage is responsible for integrating components and controls to drive commercial & industrial (C&I) energy storage system design. This role provides electrical system engineering expertise to battery energy storage systems (BESS) product development projects by interfacing with the cross functional team including Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing and Sourcing.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, validate, and contribute to new energy storage system product design and development through electrical component integration and system operation

• Apply power and control integration knowledge to create design documentation

• Create high level electrical drawings and model designs, then collaborate with others to complete detailed drawings utilizing CAD (Computer Aided Design) such as AutoCAD or Creo

• Contribute to design reviews

• Evaluate BESS design overall effectiveness, including cost/benefit analysis, reliability/risk analysis, and functional safety

• Define system test plans

• Operate units onsite via our microgrid test center, to test & validate units prior to shipment

• Translates technical information to varied audiences through written communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Product design experience in electrical systems integration and manufacturing support

• Hands on involvement with troubleshooting, testing, and validating AC/DC electrical systems

• Experience with CAD software

• Passion for cleantech, battery energy storage, microgrids, distributed energy resources

• Experience with controls and control panels is an asset - ability to integrate system controls using Modbus (TCP/IP or RTU), CAN bus, or other communication protocols to varied PLC platforms

• Strong conceptualization, visualization, and creativity

• Effective time management with prioritization

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”