Electrical Systems Engineer

BWI Group

Brighton, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Aerospace and Defense, Algebra, Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Architectural Analysis, Assembly Line, Budget Management, Business Writing, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP), Circuit Design, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Construction, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Depth Perception, Design Verification, Distribution Control, Documentation, Documentation Design, Educational Technology, Electrical Components, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Engineering Drawing, Field Trials, Geometry, Hardware Administration, Hardware Design, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Installation Guide, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Requirements, Manufacturing Systems, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, Model Validation, Office Suites, Operational Audit, Performance Analysis, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printed Circuit Board Design, Problem Solving Skills, Product Lifecycle, Production Support, Professional Engineer, Project Engineering, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Requirements Derivation, Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis), Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, Software Testing, Switchgear, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System Test, System Validation, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintainability, Team Building, Team Player, Technical Drawing, Technical Leadership, Technical Operations, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Data, Test Requirements, Testing, Time Management, Traceability, Validation Testing, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Brighton, MI
POSTED
1 day ago

Position SummaryThe Electrical Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, integration, and validation of electrical systems and sub‑systems for the company's products, ensuring performance, safety and regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle. This role applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to define requirements, develop architectures, coordinate interfaces and support testing and certification activities.Job ResponsibilitiesSYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND ARCHITECTURE: Analyze customer, regulatory and internal requirements to derive electrical system and sub‑system requirements.Develop electrical system architectures including power distribution protection control and communication interfaces.Prepare and interpret electrical specifications single‑line diagrams schematics and technical drawings.Ensure requirements traceability through the full development lifecycle using appropriate tools e.g. DOORS or similar.ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESIGN AND INTEGRATION: Design and specify components and systems such as power supplies harnesses switchgear drives sensors actuators and control hardware as applicable to the product.Develop construction installation and manufacturing specifications for electrical systems and components.Integrate electrical systems with mechanical software and control systems resolving interface and compatibility issues.Support PCB and hardware design activities by providing system‑level requirements and interface definitions.ANALYSIS CALCULATIONS AND STANDARDS COMPLIANCE: Perform detailed electrical calculations load flow short circuit protection coordination cable sizing grounding etc. to ensure safe reliable operation.Evaluate system requirements capacity cost and project needs to develop electrical system plans and design options.Ensure compliance with applicable codes standards and customer specifications e.g. IEEE NESC IEC industry specific standards.Participate in risk assessments and design reviews focusing on safety reliability and maintainability of electrical systems.TESTING VALIDATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING: Develop system and sub‑system test plans procedures and acceptance criteria for electrical systems.Support and conduct lab bench and in‑field tests to verify that designs meet functional and performance requirements.Analyze test data identify root causes of issues and implement corrective design or configuration changes.Support certification qualification and regulatory compliance activities including documentation and test evidence.PROJECT AND CROSS‑FUNCTIONAL SUPPORT: Collaborate with project managers systems engineers and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are delivered on time within budget and to quality standards.Provide technical input for supplier selection design reviews and vendor component evaluations.Support production installation commissioning and operations teams with technical guidance and troubleshooting for electrical systems.Contribute to continuous improvement of design methods tools and standards within the electrical engineering function.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.Typically 3–7 years of experience in electrical systems design integration or similar engineering roles.Demonstrated experience with design and analysis of electrical power or control systems in an applicable industry e.g. automotive aerospace industrial equipment energy.Proficiency with electrical design and analysis tools e.g. CAD ECAD ETAP PSSE PSLF or similar SPICE based tools.Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles including circuit design power distribution grounding and protection.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering.Experience in your target domain e.g. vehicles aircraft renewable energy manufacturing line equipment including relevant standards and certification requirements.Knowledge of systems engineering practices including requirements management verification and validation and model based systems engineering.Familiarity with functional safety EMC and environmental qualification relevant to the product line.Professional Engineer PE license or equivalent registration or progress toward licensure where applicable.Key Competencies And SkillsTechnical expertise deep knowledge of electrical systems design analysis and integration.Systems thinking ability to understand interactions between electrical mechanical and software elements.Problem solving strong analytical skills for troubleshooting complex system issues.Communication able to clearly document designs and explain technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.Teamwork proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.Travel Requirements>50% travel to meet customers and suppliers with day travel to the various manufacturing facilities as required.Language SkillsAbility to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public.Mathematical SkillsAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.Computer SkillsAbility to use and understand Windows Office Suite Word Excel PowerPoint and SharePoint Microsoft email. This is additional to the computer skill requirements as stated in the requirement qualifications.Reasoning AbilityAbility to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Able to read and understand engineering prints drawings. Good level of analytical skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to work on a team. Ability to guide the efforts of support personnel. Good teambuilding skills.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk and to sit; use hands to manipulate objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.#J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Company

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BWI Group

BWI Group is a premier chassis supplier that designs and manufactures brake and suspension systems for the global transportation market. On November 1, 2009 BeijingWest Industries Co., Ltd. (BWI Group), along with its global subsidiaries, acquired what was formerly the Chassis Division of Delphi Corporation. BeijingWest Industries Co., Ltd. is a joint venture of Shougang Corporation, and Beijing Fangshan State-Owned Asset Management Co. Ltd. Some global subsidiaries of BeijingWest Industries Co., Ltd. also do business as BWI Group in certain countries around the world.

BWI Group is the newest chapter of a rich automotive heritage which began in Dayton, Ohio, USA. Starting as Dayton Engineering Laboratory Company (Delco*), the business created the first electric starter for the global automotive market and went on to also introduce innovations in automotive lighting, ignition and other products. Later becoming part of General Motors, Delco Products was formed, and in 1927 manufactured shock absorbers. Over time many innovative automotive suspension products were introduced, including struts, leveling systems and electronically controlled damping. Delco Moraine, another part of BWI Group’s heritage with roots in the Dayton, Ohio area, was also a sister division of General Motors. Delco Moraine manufactured automotive brake products, beginning in the 1930’s with drum brakes. Over time other brake products were added, including power brakes, disc brakes, and controlled braking systems.

In the early 1990’s, Delco Products and Delco Moraine merged to create Delco Chassis, a full service chassis supplier of suspension and brake systems, modules, and components. In 1999 GM formed Delphi and spun off its component divisions. Delco Chassis became Delphi Chassis and embarked on a continuing journey of innovation and customer growth throughout Europe, Asia/Pacific and North America.

On November 1, 2009 BWI Group became the owner of Delphi’s suspension and brake businesses, serving the same well-known automotive, motorcycle, and specialty vehicle customers. The essential elements of the business continue with the same cutting-edge technology, management team, innovative employees, and quality products. Adding BWI Group’s resources, strong interest, and long term focus to the team sets the stage for carrying this proud heritage forward with future chassis products and services for our customers around the world.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Automotive and Parts Mfg
WEBSITE
http://bwigroup.com