Electrical Engineer - Battery Energy Storage System

Overview

Design and develop electrical systems for zinc‑based battery packs and BESS.

Key Responsibilities

• electrical design
• design review
• test development
• bms integration
• cad/ecad
• compliance testing

Tasks

-Driving ECM and electrical engineering best practices within Product Engineering -Delivery of electrical systems that achieve functional requirements, safety certification, high volume manufacturing readiness, cost targets, and regulatory requirements. -Releasing completed electrical designs packages for Engineering Release to Manufacturing -Lead and contribute to design reviews, DFMEA, root cause analysis, and continuous product improvement initiatives. -Drive the development of electrical test fixtures, jigs, and assembly processes to support pack and BESS validation and engineering sample assembly. -Completing electrical design and assembly of our next generation of zinc-air cells, battery packs, and BESS unit engineering samples for field trials and commercial evaluation -Define and execute test plans for performance and safety verification of BESS engineering samples, including energy storage performance, power flow validation, compliance with standards (i.e. LV / HV isolation, insulation resistance, electrical noise, and EMC). -Create detailed electrical and power schematics, wiring and harness diagrams, and BOMs using CAD and ECAD tools. -Provide technical support for prototype builds, manufacturing transfer, and vendor qualification. -Support the design and integration of Battery Management Systems (BMS), control and switching components, and sensing and monitoring hardware. -Design of electrical architectures for battery pack and BESS products, including specification, selection, and integration of components for power conversion, power distribution, safety, monitoring, and connection to external systems. -Delivering electrical engineering design reviews and release of design documentation

Requirements

• bachelor's
• peo
• 10+ years
• dc/dc
• component selection
• problem solving

What You Bring

e-Zinc is searching for an experienced and talented Electrical Engineer to work within the Technology and Product Engineering department on the design, development, and assembly of battery pack and BESS products. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and assembly of electrically safe and robust electrical architectures and power conversion systems up to engineering release of our proprietary zinc-based cells, battery packs, and BESS products. This role offers the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of clean energy within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. -Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline. -Highly disciplined, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability -Collaborative and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset -Registration with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) is an asset. -Strong design, problem-solving and hands-on skills; experience in engineering, prototyping, and industrial production environments and field troubleshooting. -Experience designing power conversion (DC/DC) systems to regulate and manage battery-connected systems. -Professional integrity and personal effectiveness -Strong written and verbal communication skills -Experience in component selection and integration including sensors, relays, and communication interfaces. -Knowledge of applicable standards for battery and electrical system certification (e.g., UL, IEC, CE). -10+ years of experience in electrical design and development for battery energy storage or industrial power systems.

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Benefits

At e-Zinc, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a pioneering team building transformative technology that will help shape the future of clean energy. We offer a dynamic work environment, meaningful projects, and the opportunity to grow your career alongside passionate, purpose-driven colleagues. -Recipient of a USD $1.3M grant from the California Energy Commission -Awarded a $1.6M grant from Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada -$1M Grand Prize winner of the Impact Canada Charging the Future Challenge

About E-Zinc

-Pioneers a breakthrough in energy storage, utilizing zinc for efficient, long-lasting power. -Offers a cleaner, more cost-effective alternative to traditional batteries through zinc-based solutions. -Committed to advancing energy storage technology, leading the energy transition. -Designs dependable, scalable storage systems for industrial, commercial, and utility uses. -Develops large-scale zinc-based storage systems for clean energy, ideal for solar and wind. -Collaborates with energy sector leaders to make zinc storage mainstream.

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