Electrical Engineer - Manufacturing

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.

Wartsila is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical. The role will be part of the Hardware Engineering team. The team is responsible for the development of Wartsila’s integrated Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) products.

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.

Preferred location(s) for this position is Wärtsilä’s location in Herndon, VA, or remotely working in Quebec, Canada, Toronto, Canada, or Montreal, Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate in a team environment and/or take charge of opportunities to develop optimal solutions for the product development programs.
• Provide the day-to-day manufacturing/sustaining support related to electrical components of ES&O products e.g., PLCs, breakers, fuses and relays for DC and AC circuits, connectors, cables (both power/ethernet/fire alarm), etc.
• Define electrical manufacturing issues and risks to the product team and support driving solution and implementing it
• Work independently with vendors and design team to understand root cause of failures, propose design or component changes, and implement and validate design changes
• Provide troubleshooting support to the manufacturing floor
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and support developing and maintaining the FAT procedure regarding electrical engineering
• Review electrical schematic, single line diagram, field wiring diagram, wire-list in Auto-Cad Electrical and BOM in Auto-Cad Inventor/Vault for energy storage systems following UL508A and IEC61439-1/2 standards
• Provide ES&O product maintenance support to review, search, verify alternate electrical components sources
• Review product design and confirm manufacturability in collaboration with product development team and factory personal
• Support cost reduction efforts and identify new cost take out and ideas
• Reviewing engineering change requests generated by Electrical R&D.
• Evaluate vendor capability to manufacture products and support ramp-up target

Minimum Experience and Educational Requirements:

• Problem solving and innovative mindset
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, PLCs, Autodesk Inventor for 2D/3D drawings/Models, SAP, Autodesk Vault, PLM Fusion 360 Manage, etc.
• Willing to travel 20% of the time.
• BS Electrical Engineering degree required; graduate degree preferred
• Able to create and review electrical schematic, single line diagram, field wiring diagram
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, peers, subordinates, and vendors in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of industrial control philosophies, and communication protocols
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with focus in electrical engineering, troubleshooting, testing power systems and control panels or switch gears
• Excellent communication skills and team player attitude
• Able to create and write components specifications and understand manufacturing datasheets.

Last application date: 18/08/2023

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.

Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. A successful candidate will have the ability to travel to other countries.

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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