Research Development Process Engineer Jobs in Sheboygan, WI

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FTI is searching for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Product Engineering team located in Menasha, WI. This Lead Electrical Engineer will be responsible for designing and leading other team members in specifying electrical and electro-mechanical parts and assemblies that will be used within products that are used within the renewable energy, microgrid, EV charging, crypto mining, and data center markets.

The Lead Electrical Engineer will support the Design Engineering team in the design and qualification of electrical components, sub-systems, multi-level assemblies, and system architecture of various products that are used within the energy industry.  This position will also work with other disciplines within the organization to understand customer and market requirements, design products to be easy to both manufacture and assemble, support products as they go through the Product Development Process, and support service and aftermarket needs.

This position will direct other team members within the Design Engineering team in design activities and along with aligning these activities to the project timelines.  These team members will be both designers and engineers.  This position will provide coaching and mentoring for their team through regular interactions to provide scope and direction for project tasks along with providing growth opportunities to their team. 

About the Product Engineering Team

Our Product Engineering Team sits at the intersection of innovation and execution, transforming ideas into real-world products and solutions for Excellerate Products(tm), a division of Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI). From early concept through full-scale production, our engineers design Data Center power distribution products, Electric Vehicle charging skids, switchboards and more!  With a strong focus on quality, manufacturability, and customer outcomes, we ensure every product is engineered to perform in the real world—safely, reliably, and at scale.

To learn more about our products and services, visit our website: Excellerate Products – Smarter Power Solutions – FTI.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience
• Working knowledge in 2D/3D CAD design software (Inventor, CATIA, SolidWorks, Creo)
• Significant design experience with low voltage electrical circuits, wire harness, PLC controllers, and complex electrical systems
• Design experience in electrical components or equipment within the energy industry preferred
• Design experience with programming languages and controls software preferred

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• 10 years of product design experience preferred
• Manufacturing and field support experience preferred
• Experience in leading other team members preferred

Travel: 10-25%

Work Location: This role requires work to be done Onsite from our Menasha, WI office.  Our onsite roles include a high level of workplace and schedule flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance.

*Relocation assistance available*

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. Works a sufficient schedule to meet the expectations of the role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of their engineering team.
• Provides coaching and development opportunities for their team through regular interactions.
• Develops the design scope and timeline for their discipline within engineering projects.
• Responsible for meeting project requirements and timelines
• Research, create, and update engineering design standards to promote best practices.
• Supports the design of electrical components and sub-systems for power/low voltage products including component selection, wire harness creation, assembly design and installation.
• Performs complex design calculations to ensure design compliance with project requirements or reviews others work for correctness.
• Studies and understands related government and industry standards that govern the products being developed. 
• Produce relevant documentation needed to meet project goals, electrical schematics, electrical component prints, electrical assemblies, and compliance documents.
• Interacts with the Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Industrial Engineering staff on a regular basis.
• Participate and present technical information during design meetings or reviews.
• Supports the creation of 2D prints and 3D models at a system level
• Help develop product Bill of Material structures to allow for modularity and configurability of products.
• Reviews Bills of Materials and Change Notices to release components and assemblies.
• Support costing activities to ensure pricing targets are achieved at the project level.
• Supports the creation of technical manuals for operation and maintenance of related products.
• Provide technical assistance for prototype and pilot builds along with production support as needed.
• Works with suppliers to integrate various components into higher level system designs.
• Supports service, aftermarket, and installation teams as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

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If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.

Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

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We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you’re ready to learn more about your career with FTI, apply today!

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.