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ATAVAS, INC

Electrical Engineer

ATAVAS, INC, Houston, TX


A leading builder of emergency medical vehicles, is currently seeking aElectrical Engineer to join our team. The ElectricalEngineer reports to the Engineering Manager, and is responsible for providing technical leadership to the engineering team. This position is responsible for electrical engineering standards and methods, electrical vehicle subject matter expertise, design improvements, root cause determinations, and project planning with a focus on work breakdown structures and resource estimation. This position will serve as the subject matter expert in implementing electrical vehicle technologies into the product portfolio. This position will support engineering projects and initiatives, assist in specification development, and provide technical support to the certification program.

What Will You Do?
  • Design, develop, and test electrical equipment, components, circuits, or systems.
  • Perform extensive testing and validation of designs to ensure reliability, performance, and safety standards are achieved.
  • Conduct research and studies new technologies to innovate and design solutions or products.
  • Serve as project engineer for electrical vehicle development, integration, and testing initiatives.
  • Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and other third parties.
  • Apply mathematical and engineering principles and methods to design.
  • Advise electrical system integration across vehicle platforms and products.
  • Advise equipment installation sequencing within a production environment.
  • Advise disposition of new and non-conforming equipment items.
  • Complete work assignments promptly.
  • Document and maintain drawings, specifications, instructions, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
  • Essential duties listed above are performed while encouraging a Safety First atmosphere and supporting safety initiatives at our Facility.


Secondary Duties:
  • Participate in engineering staff meetings

Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Design and Size Battery Banks, Battery Thermal Management Systems (BTMS), and Electronics Cooling Packages (ECP) for electric vehicle products.
  • Determine design alternatives and improve for cost, durability, performance, and manufacturability goals.
  • Experience working with engineering professionals - engineers, technicians, drafters.
  • Ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines - mechanical, structural, automotive, and certification.
  • Ability to work in a process driven environment - quality, supply chain, production, and engineering.
  • Experience managing single and multi-phase projects.
  • Experience in the following engineering practices: estimation (time & cost), design and configuration development, bill of material development, manufacturing sequence development, electrical design, sustainment and maintenance, and test and evaluation.
  • Experience working with ERP and MRP enterprise systems.
  • Experience creating, using, modifying, archiving technical documentation.
  • 2-4 years related experience


Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical degree with 3+ years of experience showing progressing increases in technical responsibility.
  • Electrical Vehicle design and/or assembly certifications.
  • Knowledge of HV & LV electrical components.
  • AutoCAD and Solidworks or Inventor skills
  • Conceptual knowledge of custom vehicle production experience


Benefits

  • Weekly paycheck, so you can shop every Friday!
  • Health Care Insurance
  • Dental Benefit options
  • 401k plan with a company match!
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off that begins accruing your first day of employment
  • Eight paid company holidays and ability to take time off during company shut down from Christmas to New Year's Day!
  • The "Company Kitchen" on site for lunch and snack choices
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Professional development and skills training
  • Free Life Skills Training such as financial wellness classes