Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; Master's preferred.
20+ years in electrical design or defense-related products.
Expertise in lithium-ion battery technologies and safety designs.
Experience with power electronics and low-EMI circuit design.
Proficient in electrical design software tools.
Familiarity with microcontrollers and communication protocols like CAN.
Hands-on experience in testing and qualifying electronic systems.
Strong commitment to quality and technical excellence.
Responsibilities
Design and develop electrical circuits for batteries and chargers.
Create detailed electrical schematics and technical documentation.
Integrate battery monitoring and protection systems.
Perform system analysis for electrical performance and reliability.
Use engineering tools for simulation and analysis of designs.
Support qualification testing per military standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout development.
Participate in technical reviews and risk assessments for new products.
Provide technical support for Sales and Marketing proposals.
Prepare documentation for testing and production requirements.
Guide complex engineering initiatives and establish best practices.
Develop long-term engineering strategy and technology roadmap.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead enterprise-wide technical initiatives.
Engagement in cutting-edge battery and power system technologies.
Collaboration with diverse teams across engineering disciplines.
Involvement in military and defense standards compliance.
Potential for career advancement within a leading power solutions company.
Full Job Description
Job Purpose
The Chief Electrical Engineer at Bren-Tronics, part of EnerSys and a manufacture of advanced portable power solutions, provides enterprise-wide technical leadership and establishes the strategic direction for advanced battery and power system technologies used in defense applications. The successful candidate will have expertise in power electronics, battery protection systems, embedded controls, and military standards compliance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Design and develop electrical circuits for batteries, chargers, and rechargeable battery systems.
Create detailed electrical schematics, specifications, and technical documentation.
Design and integrate battery monitoring and protection systems.
Perform system analysis related to electrical performance, thermal management, EMI, and reliability.
Use engineering tools for simulation, modeling, and analysis of electrical designs.
Support environmental and electrical qualification testing in accordance with military and defense standards.
Work closely with mechanical, software, systems, and manufacturing teams throughout the development cycle.
Participate in technical reviews and risk assessments for new products.
Provide technical support to Sales and Marketing for bids and proposals.
Prepare clear documentation for testing, production, and customer requirements.
Provide technical guidance on complex engineering initiatives.
Support development of engineering standards and best practices.
Establish long-term engineering strategy and technology roadmap.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; Master's degree preferred.
20+ years of experience in electrical design, power systems, or defense-related products.
Strong knowledge of lithium-ion and similar battery technologies, including system safety and protection designs.
Experience with battery systems, power electronics, and low-EMI circuit design.
Proficiency with electrical design software tools.
Experience integrating electronics with microcontrollers and communication protocols such as CAN or serial communications.
Hands-on experience testing, troubleshooting, and qualifying electronic systems.
Strong commitment to quality, reliability, and technical excellence.
General Job Requirements
Generic
About EnerSys Inc
EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We complement our extensive line of motive power, reserve power, aerospace/defense, and specialty batteries with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
