Engineer, Electrical Systems

Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production. The Company’s primary focus is to develop distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy.

Job Purpose

The Engineer, Electrical Systems will play a pivotal role in supporting the advancement of electrical systems for our generator technology in the R&D division in Cincinnati, Ohio. As part of our dynamic team, the Electrical Engineer will assist in contributing to electrical sub-systems and components for innovative generator technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications include:

+ Bachelor’s in electrical or mechanical engineering.

+ 3+ years of demonstrated experience in a product development environment bridging the gap between electrical and mechanical engineering with electrical sub-system design

+ Strong understanding of fundamental electrical engineering principles.

+ Experienced in designing and building HV and LV wire harnesses/cables and electrical assemblies for low and high-volume electronic systems.

+ Experienced in the use of 3D modeling tools such as NX, SolidWorks, Fusion etc.

+ Experienced in any harness and electrical packaging layout tools such as EPLAN, Zuken E3, NX Capital, AutoCAD, etc.

+ Experienced in applying GD&T to mechanical drawings for manufacturability and clear communication with production vendors

+ Familiar with and demonstrated ability to design and troubleshoot electronic systems.

+ Familiar with designing high-voltage electrification systems encompassing batteries, motors, inverters, PDUs, and embedded controllers

+ Familiar with compliance requirements, and industry standards such as UL, IPC, ISO, and/or NASA as it pertains to design practice and builds of electrical systems

+ Strong desire to have responsibility and own real-life hardware.

+ Approaches a problem with a smile and excitement.

+ Highly collaborative personality with a willingness to learn and adapt.

+ Humbled by the engineering principles and the unknowns of the world.

+ Self-starter personality fueled with internal power.

+ Strong sense of creative vision.

+ Ability to communicate verbally effectively and positively and in writing with customers. (internal and external), to address their needs promptly and to follow through on commitments.

+ Good problem solving and good communication skills, excellent numeracy and spatial awareness.

+ Ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions.

+ Strong follow-through and execution to deadlines

+ Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 10%)

Role Classification and Working Conditions

This is a salaried, exempt-level position. This position typically works in an office environment; and given the nature of our business is also exposed to operations/warehouses/production environments.

Physical/Other Requirements

Benefits:

Hyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, veteran status.  If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to otherwise participate in the employment selection process, please direct your inquires to Hyliion’s human resources department at HR@hyliion.com.