Electrical Test Engineer

Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimization (ES&O) is the leading global energy storage optimizer. Our mission is to deliver integrated energy solutions that build a resilient, intelligent, and flexible energy infrastructure - unlocking the way to an optimized renewable future. By integrating renewables, energy management technology, and storage with traditional energy resources, we reinvent clean energy production from the largest and most complex grids to the most remote and essential microgrids. We play a key role in Wärtsilä’s vision towards a 100% renewable energy future through flexibility, reliability, and integration for a more sustainable world for us all.

Wärtsilä’s Energy Business is looking for an Electrical Engineer for the Energy Storage & Optimization business. The role will be part of the hardware engineering team.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter that can work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. The candidate should thrive in a fast paced, constantly changing environment while the industry and company go through substantial growth.

Location(s) for this position is Wärtsilä’s office in Herndon, Virginia.

Responsibilities:

• Develop in-depth knowledge of the electrical, mechanical, and structural components of the battery enclosure, control system, fire suppression system, 1500Vdc battery system, and air or liquid-based cooling system.
• Develop product test specifications that to include establishing test plan based on design documentation and requirements specifications, design test setup, define equipment needed and acceptance criteria for tests.
• Collaborate in a team environment and take charge of opportunities to develop optimal solutions for the product development programs.
• Develop automation and innovative solutions for testing activities to increase efficiency and reduce time loss safety risks.
• Execute tests in lab environment either internally or at third party lab to verify compliance with design requirements.
• Establish clear objectives for all aspects of product testing and outline the steps necessary for successful execution.
• Investigate and analyze test failures to deliver insightful feedback to the development team.
• Develop testing documentation such as test plan, test schedule, test set up schematic, bill of materials, test procedure, and own test report for approval.
• Utilize lab resource and equipment in an organized fashion.

Minimum Experience and Educational Requirements: 

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Familiarity with operating of lab instruments such as multimeters, power supplies, DAQ, oscilloscopes etc.
• Familiarity with constructing test set up, basic wiring, soldering and assembling skills.  
• Thorough understanding of safety operation of high voltage, high current equipment and typical procedure of lock out tag out.
• Maintain positive working relationships with vendor and team members in a fast-paced environment.
• 2+ years of electrical engineering experience focusing on testing electrical or electronic systems.
• Willing to travel 15% of the time domestically.

Preferred Experience and Educational Requirements: 

• Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with generator or Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) testing.
• Experience with Siemens and B&R automation PLC.
• Experience with testing of battery and energy storage systems is a plus.
• Safety or EMC compliance experience.
• Working knowledge of industrial control philosophies and communication protocols.
• Willing to travel 25% of the time domestically and internationally

Last application date: 26/09/2024 

Why you and us:

You will be a part of a global organization with local presence and work in an exciting and dynamic working environment with highly motivated and skilled co-workers. We offer interesting and challenging work tasks, as well as personal and professional development in a great team. If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application. At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

We are not accepting unsolicited submissions from 3rd party recruitment agencies. 

Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. We look forward to hearing from you. Qualified candidates must apply online: https://www.wartsila.com/careers

Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.

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