Electrical Engineer

Long-term contract with strong potential for extension

Job Responsibilities

· Create and analyze technical requirements to determine the best technical solutions for embedded electronic systems.

· Execute microprocessor-based embedded electronic designs with a strong focus on power electronics.

· Adapt electronic circuitry to vehicle and/or fixed-equipment applications, including ruggedized OEM environments.

· Perform detailed worst-case analog and digital circuit analysis, simulation, integration, and verification.

· Execute design work on high-voltage and low-voltage systems, including 3-phase DC-DC converters (700–800V high-voltage and ~56V low-voltage).

· Support PCB-level bring-up, debugging, verification, and prototype development.

· Create design documentation, analysis plans, and verification/validation plans for on-site product testing.

· Provide hands-on support in the lab for testing, troubleshooting, and prototyping.

· Provide on-site technical support to manufacturing, quality, and supply management teams.

· Participate as a key contributor within larger cross-functional project teams, focusing on switch-mode power conversion and inverter design.

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Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.

· 3–5 years of experience in electrical design OR a Master’s degree with strong, relevant internship experience.

· Experience with:

o Electronic circuit design (analog, digital, and power electronics).

o Microprocessor-based embedded designs, software interactions, and mechanical packaging considerations.

o Adapting circuitry for vehicle or ruggedized fixed-equipment applications.

o Testing, manufacturing processes, quality control, and product marketing requirements.

o Making design decisions related to circuit architecture and component selection.

o Directing engineers, interns, or technicians as needed.

o Strong written and verbal communication skills (English).

· Strong hands-on lab skills, including use of oscilloscopes, meters, supplies, and debugging tools.

· Ability to work 100% onsite in Fargo, ND.

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Experience That Will Make You Stand Out

· Advanced degree specializing in power electronics (DC-DC conversion, AC motor drives).

· Experience designing:

o Inverters and DC-DC converters for 12V/24V/48V systems.

o High-voltage, isolated power systems up to 800V DC.

o Battery management systems (control boards, cell monitoring boards).

· Full product-development lifecycle experience (concept → prototype → production).

· Designing for harsh or ruggedized environmental specifications (common for OEM customers and off-highway equipment).

· Knowledge of hybrid/electric vehicle electrical architectures.

· Experience with:

o MathCAD

o Circuit simulation tools

o Siemens/Mentor Graphics or similar schematic-capture tools

o Microcontroller or FPGA-based designs

· Experience leading the electronic design function within a project team.

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Key Words / Skill Tags

· Electronic circuit design

· Power electronics

· Hardware design for embedded systems

· Vehicle electronics

· Environmentally ruggedized electronics

· Worst-case analysis

· Inverter design

· DC-DC converter design

· BMS design

· Oscilloscope/debug/testing

• · PCB bring-up