Job Description

Job Title: Advanced Engineer

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Salary: $150k

The Advanced Engineer, Electrical plays a key role in advancing electrical systems for generator technology within the R&D division in Cincinnati, Ohio. This position is responsible for contributing to the design of electronics, wire harnesses, industrial control panels, and high-voltage system designs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical sub-systems and components for innovative generator technologies.

• Develop and implement advanced power electronics circuits to support generator systems.

• Provide hands-on support of system prototypes in a lab environment.

• Create detailed designs of electrical schematics, wiring harnesses, custom circuit hardware, and control modules.

• Identify and collaborate with strategic suppliers to support component design and procurement.

• Develop APQP materials including FMEAs and DVP&Rs.

• Build and support prototype development, including system integration and troubleshooting.

• Create cost models and lead cost-reduction initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with safety and material requirements for electrical system components in both demonstrator and commercial applications.

• Perform analysis, design, simulation, and testing of electronic circuits.

• Support mechanical packaging and system design to meet electrical and thermal requirements.

• Work independently with limited supervision to evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, adapting and modifying as needed.

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support business needs.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

• 5+ years of experience in a regulated design environment.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in designing electrification systems including batteries, motors, inverters, PDUs, and embedded controllers, with a strong focus on high-voltage safety protocols.

• Expertise in power subsystem design (AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC, EMI, harmonic control, and magnetics).

• Skilled in electrical modeling and simulation using MATLAB-Simulink, PSPICE, or LTSPICE.

• Familiarity with packaging electronic components and interpreting electrical manufacturing documentation.

• Strong capabilities in designing and troubleshooting complex electrical sensors and controls.

• Experience with circuit/schematic and PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, and wire harness design using 2D CAD tools like AutoCAD or Zuken Harness Builder.

• Knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility, compliance requirements, and industry standards.

• Proven experience in high-volume manufacturing of electrical systems, with emphasis on cost efficiency, manufacturability, serviceability, and durability.

• Proficiency in communication network design and implementation (CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C).

• Familiarity with ISO 26262, UL standards, and MIL specifications.

• Highly collaborative, adaptable, and eager to learn.

• Strong project management and leadership skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong problem-solving abilities, numeracy, and spatial awareness.

• Ability to understand and follow complex instructions with self-starting initiative and strong follow-through.

• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 10%) for collaboration with engineering providers and hardware suppliers.