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Electrical Engineer

Smart Wires Inc

St. Petersburg, florida


Job Details

Full-time


Full Job Description

Smart Wires is reimagining the grid with high-impact technology and services that provide a digital, secure, and accessible power system – accelerating renewable energy adoption and wide-scale electrification for a net zero world. We collaborate with our customers to achieve their strategic objectives and help them face an uncertain energy future with flexible, high-impact solutions. With commitment to accelerating the energy transition, we are determined to achieve our mission to advance the delivery of affordable, clean electricity around the world. Come join our team!

The Electrical Engineer will primarily provide on-site support to Smart Wires’ contract manufacturer in St. Petersburg, Florida. This support will span cut-in of new products at the factory and on-going production. Applicants with keen problem-solving skills will have an outsized opportunity to positively impact customer satisfaction and Smart Wires financials. While manufacturing support will be the top priority, as time permits this role will have the opportunity to support the design and sustainment of Smart Wires products.

Primary responsibilities

  • Participate in and support production of the first manufactured unit (FMU) for new platforms, products and releases. Support includes troubleshooting (of PCBAs, power-electronic converters, sensors, actuators, fans, passive components and test equipment), proposal of design/supplier changes and review of design/supplier changes.
  • Participate in and support production of released products. Support includes troubleshooting (of the same components listed above), proposal of design/supplier changes and review of design/supplier changes.

Additional /responsibilities if time permits

  • Participate in the design and testing of electronic subsystems, including vendor qualification
  • Support the development of test plans and perform testing of devices and components.

Requirements

Required skills and experience.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Power Electronics Engineering
  • Minimum 2 years of engineering experience
  • Minimum 1 year of experience with factory support
  • Innovative problem-solving ability with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to adapt to change as directed, understand change is a constant and necessary path for improvement and growth

Desired skills and experience

  • Experience in Design for Excellence (DfX), with a focus on Design for Manufacturing (DfM).
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with excellent work planning skills
  • Experience in medium-voltage (1000 V or more) converter systems
  • Experience in working with off-shore teams, especially in India and Pakistan

Location

This position is based out of our manufacturing facility in St. Petersburg, FL. Remote work will be permitted by exception only.

Travel requirements

This role may require up to 10% travel, with occasional trips to our headquarters in Durham, North Carolina and suppliers.

Safety Requirements

Smart Wires team members are expected to comply with all safety requirements and regulations when working at Smart Wires facilities and visiting customer sites. This includes adherence to all state and local regulations. Additional safety precautions may include the use of PPE gear as needed per site requirements.

Benefits

At Smart Wires, we strive to foster an inclusive and supportive environment that focuses on our employee’s total wellbeing, and our benefit offerings reflect that commitment to our people.

We offer:

  • Unlimited annual leave
  • Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community
  • Eighteen weeks of paid parental leave to support you and your family
  • Competitive compensation packages that include, salary, bonus and equity

The Culture

We are passionate about creating a culture that empowers our team to create positive change for everyone and achieve their full potential, based on our core values:

Making an impact - We are passionate and ambitious about a better future for everyone. We are laser-focused on creating a meaningful, positive impact with real change for our customers, our industry, electricity consumers, and the planet.

Collaboration to drive success - We collaborate with each other, and our stakeholders, because we know even better outcomes come from great teamwork. We have humility which allows us to listen, learn and improve. We value diverse perspectives and seek high impact results.

Accountability - We take responsibility for our actions and behaviors, and for the outcomes we deliver. Acting with integrity and authenticity – and maintaining clear, open communication – ensures we are always improving, and delivering safe, high-quality solutions. We do what we say we will do.

Tenacious courage - We are clear on our path. We have always pioneered new ideas that challenge the status quo, even when it’s not popular. We have tenacity, grit and determination. We push the boundaries of what’s thought to be possible – so we can leave the world a better place than we found it.

**Smart Wires is committed to diversity in our organization and building an equitable and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and experiences. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Smart Wires complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and we especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of any skin color, LGBTQ people, veterans, and people with disabilities.**

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