Experience in Systems Integration and/or Systems Engineering
Several years of experience managing engineering teams
Strong knowledge of NEC and electrical safety standards
Proficient in reading electrical schematics and creating system designs
Experience with energy storage systems and power electronics
Responsibilities
Lead the Electrical Engineering team for battery energy storage system product design
Collaborate with Product Management, Sales, and customers to define product specifications
Manage new product development schedules and identify project risks
Ensure design deliverables meet stakeholder expectations and guidelines
Develop and review test specifications for product verification
Support testing to compliance and project requirements standards
Guide team through the product development lifecycle and maintain adequate staffing
Benefits
100% employer sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Opportunity to work in a highly collaborative and innovative environment
Involvement in advanced energy storage technology
Professional growth and leadership opportunities in a growing field
Access to global collaboration with LG Headquarters
Full Job Description
Electrical Engineering Manager - Hardware Development Team
Position Overview
We are seeking an Engineering Manager for our Electrical Engineering team, which performs electrical power systems design work in the Hardware Engineering department. The candidate will be expected to be knowledgeable in several electrical engineering disciplines, including electrical and electro-mechanical design, engineering documentation, and Design Verification Testing.
Primary responsibilities
As the Electrical Engineering team Manager, you will be expected to take responsibility for the Architecture and Electrical System Design principles of battery energy storage system (BESS) products
Work closely with Product Management, Sales, and Customers to gather requirements and help create product specifications
Work with Project Management to create and maintain new product development schedules. Identify risks and opportunities.
Ensure that the design, prototypes, evaluation, and documentation deliverables follow department guidelines and meet stakeholder expectations
Ensure that test specifications and plans for product design verification are in place
Support testing products to mandated standards, customer expectations, and project requirements
Provide meaningful content for and review of end-user documentation
Co-develop product concepts with cross-functional groups such as Product Management, Sales Engineering, Project Engineering, Software Development, Mechanical Engineering, and others
Be the Electrical Team point of contact for other departments. Provide technical guidance on electrical and systems topics to cross-functional groups.
Interface with suppliers and contract design/manufacturing companies as needed
Provide leadership to and management of the Electrical Engineering team. Guide them through the product development lifecycle and applicable processes.
Ensure adequate staffing of the Electrical Engineering team to meet demand
Establish department KPIs, team performance management, and administration
Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required:
This position requires strong knowledge of analog, digital, and power electronics
Proficient in AC voltage theory, including three phase transformers, and overcurrent protection
Solid knowledge of the latest National Electric Code (NEC)
Experience in reading electrical circuit schematics
Able to create system level architectures and wiring diagrams
Experience in taking products from concept to production
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are required
Experience with battery storage and/or electrical power equipment is required
Experienced in the evaluation and qualification of 3rd party equipment
Desired:
Power equipment design involving power supplies and/or inverters
Experience with control and communications equipment plus supporting I/O circuits for a complex system
Experience specifying, selecting, and integrating electrical components
Experience with DC components and circuits
Proficient in reading component specifications and electrical drawings
Proficient in creating system level wiring and schematic diagrams with CAD tools
Solid experience with the electro-mechanical aspects of a system product
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
15+ years of direct involvement in analog and power circuit design
Systems Integration and/or Systems Engineering experience
At least several years of experience managing a group of engineers
Travel
Occasional travel to collaborate with remote teams and suppliers, including LG Headquarters in Korea