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