Principal Electrical Engineer

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Position Overview

The Engineering Leader / Principal Engineer for LV Electrical Powertrain & Switchgear is a dual-track leader combining deep technical authority with direct people management. In this role, you will own the architecture, design, and execution of our low-voltage (LV) electrical powertrain systems, power distribution units, and switchgear assemblies. You will directly manage a team of specialized engineers, driving the technical strategy from initial concept through to high-volume manufacturing while fostering a high-performance engineering culture.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Architecture & Switchgear Design

• Define and own the high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical powertrain topology and distribution layout.
• Architect LV switchgear assemblies, including the selection, sizing, and integration of circuit breakers, contactors, fuses, busbars, and protection relays.
• Ensure optimal thermal performance and fault-ride-through capabilities of switchgear components under maximum continuous and peak transient currents.

Technical Authority & LV Architecture

• Serve as the primary technical authority for the low-voltage powertrain domain, approving all system architectures, electrical schematics, and component selections.
• Define the LV power distribution strategy, optimizing circuit protection, fusing topologies, busbar designs, and switchgear layouts.
• Architect robust LV switchgear assemblies, managing the integration of intelligent smart-fusing, contactors, relays, and circuit breakers.
• Establish internal engineering standards, design rules, engineering workflows, and standardized simulation workflows for the department.
• Lead 3D packaging and 2D harness/schematic reviews using advanced ECAD/MCAD tools to guarantee Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and assembly.

People Leadership & Department Governance

• Directly manage, mentor, and grow a team of electrical design, harness, and validation engineers, setting clear performance metrics and career development paths.
• Allocate engineering resources across multiple parallel design programs to ensure timelines, deliverables, and budget constraints are met.
• Build a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, and continuous learning within the low-voltage design team.

Safety, Validation & Compliance

• Own the risk mitigation process for the LV domain, approving DFMEAs, Fault Tree Analyses (FTA), worst-case circuit analyses and arc-flash hazard assessments.
• Incorporate electrical safety protocols (e.g., active/passive discharge, insulation monitoring, and high-voltage interlock loops -HVIL).
• Define and approve the Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP & amp; R), ensuring comprehensive bench-level, HIL, and full-system environmental testing.
• Enforce compliance with global low-voltage safety standards, EMC/EMI regulations, and automotive/industrial standards (e.g., ISO 26262 up to ASIL-D, IEC 61439, UN ECE R10).

Design Engineering & System Integration

• Oversee the integration of the LV powertrain with control modules, battery management systems (BMS), telemetry, and low-voltage energy storage units.
• Lead formal design and routing reviews for low-voltage power distribution units (PDUs) and wire harnesses using ECAD/MCAD tools.
• Ensure rigorous management of the electrical Bill of Materials (BOM), engineering change orders (ECO), and technical data packages.

Project Governance & Vendor Management

• Mentor and technically steer junior and mid-level electrical, harness, and firmware engineers within the organization.
• Manage strategic tier-1 suppliers for custom switchgear components, contactors, and power electronics, enforcing strict delivery and quality timelines.
• Collaborate closely cross-functionally with Software, Manufacturing, Quality, and Mechanical Packaging teams to ensure smooth production launches.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Mechatronics, or a closely related technical field (Master's or Ph.D. preferred).
• Minimum of 15+ years of product design experience focused on low-voltage/medium-voltage power distribution, switchgear, or electrical powertrain systems
• Minimum of 2–3+ years of direct experience managing, leading, or mentoring a team of engineers in a product development environment.
• Proven track record of executing a complete electrical power system product cycle from concept architecture through production validation.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Expert knowledge of low-voltage electrical systems, smart power distribution, solid-state fusing, and electro-mechanical switchgear.
• Deep understanding of switchgear mechanics, arc-suppression techniques, galvanic isolation, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC/EMI) mitigation.
• Deep understanding of physical constraints, including thermal management of switchgear, wire sizing, voltage drop analysis, and grounding methodologies.
• Advanced data-driven problem-solving skills, utilizing structured root-cause analysis methodologies (8D, Six Sigma).

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Proven capability to lead by example, balancing strict technical oversight with supportive team advocacy.
• Exceptional stakeholder communication skills, capable of translating dense electrical engineering trade-offs into actionable business decisions for executives.
• Systems-level thinker who can confidently execute high-stakes engineering decisions under tight project timelines.
• Exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex electrical challenges into clear trade-offs for non-technical executive stakeholders.