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 and a more sustainable world for us all.

 

Wärtsilä Energy Storage Business is looking for a Engineering Manager - Printed Circuit Board Design, to lead the hardware design of our Battery Management System (BMS). 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.

 

The preferred location for this position is Herndon, VA. 

 

Responsibilities 
•    Lead the hardware design of Battery Management System (BMS) for energy energy storage application through full product lifecycle from concept to production release.
•    Provide overall leadership and administrative management for personnel which includes defining roles and responsibilities, conducting performance appraisals, participating in salary planning, promoting professional growth through timely performance feedback, coaching, and counseling, among other leadership responsibilities
•    Build and a grow the team of PCB design engineers, and PCB testing engineers.
•    Lead the development of system specifications, PCB component selection and layout. 
•    Evaluate product and system designs and configurations for compliance to relevant industry standards. 
•    Provide leadership with high integrity and oversight of processes protecting intellectual property, export controlled and strategic technology
•    Lead lab testing, field testing and commissioning activities.
•    Lead the development of product documentation such as manuals, application notes, and technical specifications.
•    Collaborate in a team environment and/or take charge of opportunities to develop optimal solutions for customers and product development programs.

 

Requirements 
•    Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required; graduate degree highly preferred.

•    A miniumn of 5 years of direct supervisory experience. 
•    10+ years of PCB hardware development experience (analog, digital, and mixed domain design).
•    Experience laying out PCBA's in Altium Designer or similar tool is a big plus.
•    Proficient with the design of industrial communication standards such as CAN, Ethernet, I2C, etc.
•    Proficient with standard electronic lab equipment - oscilloscopes, meters, power supplies, etc.
•    Experience working with high voltage systems (1500VDC) and high voltage circuit design is a plus.
•    Experience with power systems, energy storage and renewable energy is a plus.
•    Ability to lead the design electrical circuits for LV, MV, and DC applications ensuring compliance to common design standard.
•    Working knowledge of industrial control philosophies and communication protocols.
•    Maintain positive working relationships with customers, peers, subordinates, vendors, shop and office in a fast-paced environment. 
•    Excellent communication skills.
•    Team player attitude internally and externally.
•    Willing to travel 20% of the time.

 

Last application date: 29/11/2024 

 

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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