Electronics Engineer II at EnerSys Delaware Inc in Reading, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products. We continue to grow in our industry by ensuring all employees possess the following core competencies: customer focused, team player, engaged, ethical, strong communication skills, and works safely.

Job Purpose

Supports new product developments in the areas of reserve and motive power energy storage systems. This position will report to the Systems Engineering Manager and will be responsible for product design and specification to meet the functional, quality, and safety requirements of board level PCB designs. The successful candidate should have experience in the design, prototyping, testing, and release of microcontroller based electronics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs research and investigations in areas of complex PCB design for microprocessor based PCBA's utilized in Motive, Telecommunications, and Reserve Power Products


• Applies systems engineering principles and design processes


• Independently evaluates system requirements and decompose into applicable electronic / hardware design specifications


• Design and configure new battery management and power systems, and upgrade electronic systems currently in place.


• Select appropriate board level components to meet system requirements.


• Design and document new wiring and peripheral equipment


• Provide input for model development and simulation analysis


• Provide PCB layout guidance and rules for optimal board design for given applications


• Test plan generation and execution validating electrical subsystems and PCBs


• Consult with suppliers on test plans and results


• Identify and validate performance of all systems and sub-systems down to component level.


• Analysis of test results providing actionable technical reports and proposals for design updates


• Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results


• Lead subsystem design on a primary project


• Contribute to development and on-time execution of project schedules


• Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional projects with few complex features


• Collaboratively uses judgment and works with team to determine adaptations in methods for nonroutine aspects of assignments


• Oversee and review work products by other engineers


• Design, implement, and integrate new technologies towards automation of testing


• Assist in the implementation of risk assessment tools such as FTA, FMEA, and HAZOPs
  
  

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience with Altium PCB layout, design, routing and PCBA packaging tools.


• Demonstrated Electronics System Design experience including, but not limited to, detailed knowledge and design with medium/high power relays, contactors, current shunts, bus bars and cabling.


• Demonstrated ability to work with power testing equipment including load banks / cyclers (NHR), DAQ (Agilent), HV probes and oscilloscopes.


• Ability to generate automated test scripts for programming, test and troubleshooting.


• Demonstrated experience designing complex microprocessor based PCBA design for systems including, but not limited to, power conversion, and wired/wireless communications (CAN, SPI, UART, I2C, RS485/Modbus, 802.15.4, 802.11)


• Experience with design modifications, including soldering components and implementation of fixtures.


• Experience with testing electrical systems / batteries including standard measurement and safety equipment (experience working with voltages up to 1000Vdc / 600Vac is a plus)


• Shows enthusiasm, motivation, and ability to work with technical engineers and scientists.


• Possesses efficient time management skills and ability to multi-task in a cross-functional team


• Identify and apply lessons learned to correct technical quality related issues


• Have excellent problem solving skills and the ability to write technical documents clearly and concisely


• Demonstrates attention to detail and problem solving skills.


• Efficient time management skills and ability to multi-task in a cross-functional team


• Experience developing scripts using VBA, JavaScript, LabView, Python, or similar
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline and 5 years' experience


• Master's degree or higher in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline and 2 years' experience


• 1 to 3 years' experience developing and/or testing product performance and safetyto meet applicable industrial standards and government regulations


• Experience with energy storage or renewable energy systems is desired

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position involves office and lab environment exposure including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving parts, exposure to standard industrial line voltage, high heat, or chemicals. Physical activity is also required including climbing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, grasping, and repetitive motions.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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