Senior Electrical Engineer
On-siteCerritos, California, United States
Job Summary
Own and optimize the electrical design, performance, and durability of the main power delivery system and ancillary equipment for Subsurface Compressor Systems. Lead troubleshooting efforts on electrical systems, conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis of failed components, and interpret test data from validation activities. Work with the design team to maintain BOMs, electrical drawing packages, and user guides while developing test setups and procedures. Collaborate with suppliers to optimize power electronics and motor designs, champion electrical safety best practices, and support field service needs. Maintain a safe working environment, with up to 10% travel and 24/7 on-call support required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- A minimum of 7 years of industrial experience
- A minimum of 3 years in power electronics integration, motion control, turbomachinery or similar
- Demonstrated success in hands-on setup, operation and troubleshooting of complex electrical systems
- Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills in complex electrical systems
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to use and set up test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, data loggers/analyzers, software development tools, etc.
- Familiarity with the safety requirements for high power applications
- Up to 10% travel may be required to support products in the field
- 24/7 on call support may be required up to 15% of the time
Desired Qualifications
- Power electronics troubleshooting experience is preferred
- Hands-on familiarity with industrial communication protocols, such as Modbus and signal level instrumentation, is preferred
- Experience in the design of digital, analog and power electronic circuits is a plus
- Familiarity with motor controls is a plus
- Familiarity with the agency approval process (UL, CE, etc.) is a plus
- Understanding of digital, analog and power electronics components and operation
- Initiative to take ownership and drive results
- Fundamental curiosity as to how things work
- Drive to constantly learn new things and apply them to system development
- Determination to investigate and understand root cause
- Ability to both evaluate the big picture and dive into details whenever necessary
- Be open to new ideas and input from others in a collegial, team environment
- Strong interpersonal skills with the power of positive persuasion
- Strong organizational skills
- Integrity, commitment and honesty
- Drive to move the needle every day in the development process
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