What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Vectorsoft?
Location-Hybrid-IN-Lafayette
Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
- Support genset test plan development.
- Lead genset testing for various new product development programs.
- Coordinate technician and mechanic activities supporting testing.
- Typical task breakdown:
- In this role the candidate will participate in test planning meetings, manage set up of test equipment, execute tests, collect data, communicate results, and manage equipment and test teardown.
- Certain tests will require troubleshooting to ensure complete installation, accurate data collection, and innovation to develop custom test configurations.
- Manage and maintain equipment and calibration status.
Interaction with team:
- The position will collaborate with design engineering and facility technicians to define and execute successful genset tests as well as coordinate test cell readiness.
- The position will provide specific details to engineering to help with resolution of problems with the test and product.
Work environment:
- This position works in a Generator Set test cell and areas where generator sets will be assembled and instrumented for test.
Education & Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
- 0-2 years experience in electrical engineering / technology
Technical Skills
- (Required)
- Knowledge of safe work and test practices
- Knowledge of generator set electrical components like alternators, controls, circuit breakers, transformers and test measurement systems like national instruments
- Experience with relevant computer applications like Microsoft Office
- Experience with various test equipment like multimeters, soldering/harnessing, strain gauges, accelerometers, thermocouples, pressure transducers, proximity probes, telemetry, DAQ systems, hand tools
(Desired)
- Experience working in a lab / testing environment
- Operational and/or test knowledge of generator set and/or engines
- Strong electrical and mechanical background
- Experience working on a team
