What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer - Charging System Engineer position at Sovereign Technologies?
Job Details
Location: Onsite position in Mossville, IL – Primarily based near lab facilities, with up to 25% travel to Tucson Proving Ground and select customer sites.
Position Overview:
This role is a Charging System Engineer to support battery electric machine (BEM) systems. This role emphasizes system-level engineering, focusing on validation, integration, and issue resolution of current charger designs, with future opportunities in new charger development. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in electrical systems, power conversion, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
System Familiarization & Troubleshooting
- Rapidly gain expertise in the current charging system design.
- Diagnose and resolve charger integration issues with BEMs.
- Support validation activities, including FMEA-based testing.
- Assist with lab-based charger testing and machine integration at field sites.
System-Level Engineering
- Work with high-voltage AC (up to 690V) and DC (up to 1500V) systems.
- Integrate systems involving chargers, switchgear, receptacle boxes, and utility infrastructure.
- Collaborate with mechanical, software, and machine engineering teams.
Future Development
- Contribute to defining requirements and designs for new charger products.
- Participate in R&D initiatives related to EV charging and electrification systems.
Required Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 7 years of experience, or
- Master’s degree with 5 years of experience, or
- PhD with relevant experience considered.
Technical Skills
· Hands-on experience with charging products or converter/inverter products testing and debugging.
· Strong understanding of power converters such as DC-DC converters, AC-DC inverters
· Proficiency in using lab instruments and data acquisition tools.
· Experience with standards and compliance (UL, IEC, ISO) for charging systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience with automated test systems.
· Understanding of EMI/EMC testing, thermal design, and environmental validation.
· Working experience with CANape and charging system