·         Be responsible for design, development, and maintenance of fuel cell system electronic hardware and software;

·         Design high-efficiency power supply logic and power circuits, pump and valve drivers, input/output signal conditioners, and embedded controllers;

·         Develop and maintain software for PIC-based controllers with multiple I/O, multiple control loops, PID-based feedback loops, and related;

·         Evaluate and conduct appropriate hardware/software tradeoffs;

·         Conduct technical risk assessments;

·         Identify and evaluate major system cost drivers and cost impact of system architecture alternatives;

·         Prepare schematics and engineering analyses supporting designs, including use of computer simulation tools to model circuits;

·         Develop automated test and data collection tools using tools such as LabVIEW and other instrument control programs;

·         Prepare design documentation including schematics, BOMs, and test procedures;

·         Have extensive experience with battery powered product design and electro-mechanical systems;

·         Interface and assist Design Engineering with manufacturability capabilities, product re-design and improvements, statistical service trends and site specific product issues.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field of study;
  
• 5+ years experience with electronics and electronics control (hardware & software);
  
• Knowledge and experience with control theory;
  
• Experience with multi-layer PCB layout and design;
  
• Previous responsibility for electronics development from initial design concepts through high-volume production;
  
• System design and analysis of control systems and embedded software development experience are plusses;
  
• Hands-on hardware design experience with analog and digital design solutions;
  
• Experience with engineering test equipment - logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, communication bus analyzers, etc. 
  
• Familiarity with modern design process and tools (Orcad, PADS, Xilinx, Ultiboard/MultiSim, or similar).
  
• Excellent written/oral communication skills.
  
• Familiar with formal process improvement techniques is a plus; such as SixSigma; Lean Manufacturing and Experiment Design.
  
• Must have the ability to effectively function as a team member with other engineers, support services and hourly workers as required.
  
• Knowledge and experience in EMC/EMI and safety standards (UL, TUV, IEC) is a plus.
  
• Computer skills including fluency with CAD, simulation, and desktop applications.