Senior Electrical Engineer

Reporting to the Vehicle Systems Engineering Lead, the Senior Electrical Engineer will play an important role in the design and development of battery packs and heavy-duty electric vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of HV and LV electrical architectures for full commercial vehicles
• Build and track requirements for electrical system
• Contribute to HARA and DFMEA development
• Apply knowledge of materials & electrical systems to evaluate and select components for production, including fuses, contactors, connectors, inverters, etc.
• Collaborate with the software engineering team to generate input/output tables and system architecture/functions list based on the selected component requirements
• Collaborate with hardware engineering teams and suppliers to ensure functionality of components within the system
• Complete DVP and support testing for new electrical sub-systems
• Fabricate functional prototypes for engineering testing and validation
• Working with assembly/test technicians to move electrical designs through the Development Phase into Validation and Production Phases
• Assure product quality by designing electrical testing methods; testing finished products and system capabilities
• Organizes and sometimes leads project update presentations and design reviews
• Identifies process/product efficiencies and process improvements that will reduce overall costs and participates in cost reduction exercises as part of a team

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Qualifications, Experience, Education

• 15+ years of experience in the design and development of low voltage and high voltage systems for commercial electric vehicles.
• Proficient in electrical systems design and analysis, including power electronics and energy storage systems.
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle-level electrical architectures, including low voltage (12V) and high voltage (400V-800V) systems, and their integration with other vehicle systems such as the propulsion system and the chassis.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations for electrical systems in vehicles, such as SAE, UL, and ISO.
• Experience in the design and development of high voltage electrical distribution systems, including cables, connectors, and fuses.
• Expertise in electric vehicle systems engineering including communication protocols (CAN/LIN), LV/HV systems, Analog & Digital signal processing, DC/AC circuit analysis.
• Experience in designing and validating electrical systems through simulation and testing.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, software engineers, and project managers, to meet project objectives.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Experience in mentoring and guiding junior and mid-level engineers is a plus.
• Must have above average MS Office skills
• Valid passport with ability to travel to USA

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In accordance with the Pay Transparency Act of British Columbia, we anticipate this position will pay a salary range of:

$90,000 - $125,000 CAD

The compensation posted is a guide and may not represent the final amount offered to a candidate. Compensation will be based on candidate skills, qualifications, and overall experience level.

Compensation at Hexagon Purus includes base salary, comprehensive benefits package, variable annual bonus, and 6% RRSP match.

If you feel that you don't fit into the compensation range above, please talk to us! We would still love to hear from you.