Senior Staff Engineer – Product Reliability in Energy Technology | Waukesha, WI

Position: Senior Staff Engineer, Product Reliability (Energy Technology)

Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States
Employment Type: Full-Time
Relocation Assistance: Possible for ideal candidates
Base Salary - USD $132,600 to $212,200

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer specializing in Product Reliability for their Energy Technology products. The role focuses on module-level power electronics (MLPE) and their interaction with energy storage devices. The candidate will drive reliability goals, evaluate designs for reliability, and lead reliability demonstration testing for clean energy products.

This position reports directly to the Engineering Director and plays a critical role in ensuring products meet high standards for performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive engineering teams to meet high product performance and reliability standards through Design for Reliability (DfR) reviews and guidance.

• Develop and manage Design Verification and Validation Plans (DVP&Rs) to assess product reliability.

• Understand the operating environment and performance requirements for clean energy products.

• Conduct risk assessments, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA/DFMEA), and participate in design reviews.

• Ensure test plans meet applicable standards (IEC, IEEE, etc.).

• Collaborate with test development and product development teams to ensure thorough functionality coverage during testing.

• Support root cause analysis and resolve issues identified during reliability tests.

• Oversee reliability demonstration tests and report findings to leadership.

• Manage external resources (labs, consultants, etc.) to complete delegated work, including scope management and report generation.

• Mentor and support less experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.

• Experience: 7–10 years in product reliability or related roles, preferably with exposure to clean energy technology.

• Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with common failure modes of Li-ion batteries in outdoor applications.

• Expertise in accelerating failures through reliability demonstration tests.

• Experience with risk assessments, FMEA/DFMEA, and compliance with standards like IEC and IEEE.

• Soft Skills: Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, effective communication, and mentoring skills.

Additional Details

• Travel: Occasional travel may be required.

• Security Clearance: Not required.

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available.

Screening Questions

1. Are you familiar with common failure modes of Li-ion batteries in outdoor applications?

2. Can you accelerate these failures through reliability demonstration tests?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team and play a pivotal role in advancing clean energy technology.

Sr. High Voltage Cable Design Engineer – Huntersville, NC $125,000 - $155,000

Sr. High Voltage Cable Design Engineer – Huntersville, NC
$125,000 - $155,000

Job Description:

The Sr. High Voltage Cable Design Engineer is responsible for designing and analyzing parts, components, assemblies, and subassemblies for underground HV/EHV transmission cable systems. This position involves preparing engineering drawings, production specifications, and schedules, and modifying contracts to ensure customer technical requirements are met. Additionally, the engineer will develop application notes, test applications, and provide technical expertise to support customer applications.

Responsibilities:

-          Assist customers in identifying technical specifications and determining required documentation for product integration into customer applications

-          Prepare engineering drawings, production specifications, schedules, and contract modifications to meet customer requirements

-          Develop application notes to clearly explain how products should be used in customer applications

-          Design complete cable system solutions, including accessories, link boxes, fiber optic components, grounding details, and bonding schemes for voltage classes ranging from 69kV to 500kV

-          Lead the preparation of specifications, proposals for contracts, and safety documents, and cooperate with Sales, Marketing, and Project Management teams to obtain necessary approvals

-          Support manufacturing throughout the production cycle, including creating testing plans, conducting design handovers, and troubleshooting on the manufacturing floor

-          Lead or collaborate on investigations of technical issues, develop solutions, and prepare recommendations and reports

-          Execute Research & Development projects, including planning, forecasting timelines, managing budgets, and coordinating logistics using the "Stage Gate" process

-          Represent the engineering group at meetings, conferences, and training seminars, and provide technical presentations to customers and industry forums

-          Train and mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on projects and calculations

-          Promote workplace safety by adhering to the company’s safety culture and standards

Qualifications:

-          Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field plus 10 years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and demonstrated accomplishments

-          Strong working knowledge of underground power transmission engineering and related disciplines

-          Proficiency in ICEA, AEIC, IEC, and IEEE standards, as well as thermal, mechanical, and electrical field calculations

-          Ability to read and analyze engineering drawings

-          Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to interact with customers and internal teams

-          Expertise in software packages such as Cymcap, Comsol Multiphysics, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Matlab, PSCAD, Pull Planner, and Microsoft Office Suite

-          In-depth knowledge of cable materials, testing processes, and the power transmission cable industry

-          Proficiency in Visual Basic and similar programming languages, especially for creating macros and coding spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel

Required Competencies:

-          Nimble Learning

-          Customer Focus

-          Plans and Aligns

-          Collaborates

-          Balance Stakeholders

-          Action Oriented

Eligibility:

- U.S. Citizenship or Green Card required. No visa sponsorship available.

Sr. High Voltage Cable Design Engineer – Huntersville, NC - $125,000 - $155,000

Sr. High Voltage Cable Design Engineer – Huntersville, NC
$125,000 - $155,000

Job Description:

The Sr. High Voltage Cable Design Engineer is responsible for designing and analyzing parts, components, assemblies, and subassemblies for underground HV/EHV transmission cable systems. This position involves preparing engineering drawings, production specifications, and schedules, and modifying contracts to ensure customer technical requirements are met. Additionally, the engineer will develop application notes, test applications, and provide technical expertise to support customer applications.

Responsibilities:

-          Assist customers in identifying technical specifications and determining required documentation for product integration into customer applications

-          Prepare engineering drawings, production specifications, schedules, and contract modifications to meet customer requirements

-          Develop application notes to clearly explain how products should be used in customer applications

-          Design complete cable system solutions, including accessories, link boxes, fiber optic components, grounding details, and bonding schemes for voltage classes ranging from 69kV to 500kV

-          Lead the preparation of specifications, proposals for contracts, and safety documents, and cooperate with Sales, Marketing, and Project Management teams to obtain necessary approvals

-          Support manufacturing throughout the production cycle, including creating testing plans, conducting design handovers, and troubleshooting on the manufacturing floor

-          Lead or collaborate on investigations of technical issues, develop solutions, and prepare recommendations and reports

-          Execute Research & Development projects, including planning, forecasting timelines, managing budgets, and coordinating logistics using the "Stage Gate" process

-          Represent the engineering group at meetings, conferences, and training seminars, and provide technical presentations to customers and industry forums

-          Train and mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on projects and calculations

-          Promote workplace safety by adhering to the company’s safety culture and standards

Qualifications:

-          Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field plus 10 years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and demonstrated accomplishments

-          Strong working knowledge of underground power transmission engineering and related disciplines

-          Proficiency in ICEA, AEIC, IEC, and IEEE standards, as well as thermal, mechanical, and electrical field calculations

-          Ability to read and analyze engineering drawings

-          Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to interact with customers and internal teams

-          Expertise in software packages such as Cymcap, Comsol Multiphysics, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Matlab, PSCAD, Pull Planner, and Microsoft Office Suite

-          In-depth knowledge of cable materials, testing processes, and the power transmission cable industry

-          Proficiency in Visual Basic and similar programming languages, especially for creating macros and coding spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel

Required Competencies:

-          Nimble Learning

-          Customer Focus

-          Plans and Aligns

-          Collaborates

-          Balance Stakeholders

-          Action Oriented

Eligibility:

- U.S. Citizenship or Green Card required. No visa sponsorship available.