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We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Electrical Engineer to lead our advanced power systems for battery testing. This role will involve designing, building, test and validation of our comprehensive test systems, including PCBA cyclers, battery cyclers and hardware-in-the-loop (
HIL) battery emulators. The ideal candidate will be a technical expert in electrical circuits, system designing and selecting parts where our test systems meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability.
Key job responsibilities
1. Lead the design, selection, and development of different test cyclers and hardware-in-the-loop (
HIL).
2. Collaborate on power supply selection, component sizing, and overall system architecture to ensure high performance, efficiency, and reliability.
3. Size electrical components such as current sensors, harnesses, gauges, and other critical battery-related hardware.
4. Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and internal quality controls in the design of the test systems.
5. Provide guidance and technical expertise to junior engineers and
cross-functional teams involved in the battery development process.
6. Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of power test system failures during and provide solutions for redesign or system improvements.
7. Proven skills of leading a design end-to-end
8. This role may require occasional travel for different locations, third party labs, vendors, or meetings as needed, up to 20% of the time
9. This role requires the physical ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs, including frequent bending, reaching, and standing, if needed.
- 2+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- Knowledge of industry standard test automation tools and experience developing product test frameworks
- 2+ years of experience in test systems design, including cycler and emulator development, power supply design, and component sizing.
- Proven expertise in custom test setup development for components and system level.
- Hands-on experience with electrical testing equipment and methodologies.
- Proficiency in schematic design, electrical drawings, and system-level verification processes.
- Strong experience with multiple communication protocols, including CAN, SPI, I2C, and others
- Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Experience with automation and data acquisition systems for battery testing.
- Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- Experience with aerospace, automotive, or other high-reliability battery systems.
- Familiarity with industry standards for battery testing and safety (e.g., IEC, UL, SAE).
- Expertise in battery safety testing, thermal management, and
failure analysis.
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Redmond - 117,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually