Staff Electrical Engineer - Power Distribution

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Job Title: Staff Electrical Engineer – Power Distribution - MI, MN, TX

Job Description:

Trystar is at the forefront of advancing power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. Safety and integrity aren’t just buzzwords. They are the north star guiding us as we aspire to wow our customers every day. We’ve created power solutions that are not only durable and unique but are also the result of serious teamwork from every corner of our organization. Individually and collectively, every team member at Trystar plays for each other and strives to deliver unmatched value and 100% accuracy to our customers every single day.

As a big name and pioneer in power solutions, we’re not just part of the power conversation – we’re shaping its future, and we’re doing so across diverse industry sectors including healthcare, data centers, entertainment, education, government, and commercial construction – just to name a few! We’re committed to growing and evolving our product lineup to stay on top of the game and that includes leaning into sustainable, resilient, and renewable energy solutions.

Our cutting-edge headquarters in Faribault, MN is partially solar- and wind-powered by our own microgrid! You’ll find that we’re also pushing boundaries across the country at our additional facilities in Troy, MI; Houston, TX; Merrimack, NH; Burnsville, MN; Murfreesboro, TN; Waukesha, WI; & in Montreal, Canada. Together, we are Trystar, where we power the future and nurture innovation for a brighter tomorrow.

Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, we are in search of a Staff Electrical Engineer to join our team (Troy, MI; Faribault, MN; or Houston, TX). As part of the engineering team, the Staff Electrical Engineer will have the opportunity to see products through from the engineering prototype phase to series production. You will be responsible for the design and development of new technology offerings within the Power Distribution team. This includes power test equipment, temporary back-up power products, and battery storage technologies. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented and motivated engineer who enjoys the challenge of solving complex problems with creative and innovative solutions while working together with multiple different cross-functional teams.

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

In this role you will get to:

• Define, design, prototype, develop, and commercialize a range of products including load banks, temporary generator docking stations, UL-891-compliant switchboards, automatic transfer switches, and more.
• Design schematics and specify required equipment for multi-layer power distribution systems.
• Define new product integration testing plans.
• Lead electrical design efforts across a range of new technology initiatives.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to design engineers, test technicians, and assembly personnel.

Job Requirements:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical system/product design.
• Proficiency with electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, EPlan, and others.
• Experience defining electrical specifications for power distribution offerings including switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, load banks, and generators.
• Experience with creation of detailed technical product documentation to support product manufacturing, functional testing, certification testing, and customer requests.
• Ability to specify safe and effective testing practices for powered prototype testing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• NFPA 70E Certification.
• Experience with UL891, UL508, UL1008, UL9540, and others.
• Experience with ERP, PLM, and Engineering Vault software.
• Experience with energy storage systems for critical infrastructure.
• Medium-voltage product design experience.
• Position may require up to 20% travel within North America.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to define and lead implementation of new Trystar product design standards.