Electrical Engineering Technician supporting routine engineering duties and testing of power conversion equipment at DRS Pivotal Power. Collaborating with manufacturing and supply chain to meet design - to - cost targets.
About the role
- Intermediate Electrical Engineer designing and developing switch-mode power conversion equipment for military applications. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and supporting new product development activities.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the design, development, and testing of switch-mode power conversion equipment in the 100W to 100kW power range
- Work closely with firmware designers to define project firmware/software requirements
- Provide technical assistance to customers in support of new product development and legacy product support as required
- Review customer specifications and requirements and assist in the generation of bids and proposals
- Provide budget, cost and schedule inputs for engineering projects and job assignments
- Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
- Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
- Develop prototypes to resolve key development risks
- Generate engineering documentation in support of design activities and customer requirements, including specifications, test procedures and reports, failure reports, design analysis, program progress reports, and configuration management inputs
- Work collaboratively with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Program Management to achieve material and labour design-to-cost targets
Requirements
- Possession of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in electrical design in a light manufacturing environment
- P. Eng. designation, and eligible for registration with Engineers NS
- Familiarity with the application of military and commercial standards to electrical designs is required
- Experience reading schematics and engineering specs, with a strong ability to troubleshoot
- Demonstrated understanding and strong interests in power electronics and power converters design
- Demonstrated application of electronic theory, principles of electrical circuits, testing procedures and related knowledge to construct and debug power electronics circuitry in relation to the design of power conversion equipment
- Strong ability to analyze, record, and interpret test data to determine product acceptability
- Involvement in the design, development, modification, and analysis of various electronics systems
- Supports engineering with a variety of complex engineering duties and/or hands on tasks
- Analyzes, records, and interprets test data to determine product acceptability. Recommends changes in method or installation specifications to simplify tests or reduce test times
- Multi-Layer Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design capabilities considered an asset
- Knowledge of CAN, SPI, USB, I2C, RS485, RS232 communication protocols to new product designs considered an asset
Benefits
- A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
- An opportunity to participate in the design and development of DRS PPI’s next generation of power conversion equipment, using leading edge technology
- Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
- Industry leading wellness program including: Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
- An exceptional mental health benefit
- Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Competitive compensation including: Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
- Maternity and Parental leave top-up
- Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off
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