Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

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About Tritium Join Tritium, a leader in advanced DC fast charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. Recently acquired and revitalised under new ownership, Tritium is dedicated to leading the charge in the evolving EV industry. Our state-of-the-art technology empowers public and fleet customers to charge their electric vehicles seamlessly, anywhere and anytime,accelerating the global transition to sustainable transportation. As we embark on this new chapter, we're seeking passionate individuals to join our mission of electrifying transportation. At Tritium, you’ll find a collaborative culture that values creativity, teamwork, and individual excellence. Our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and strong partnerships drives us to deliver a superior charging experience. If you’re ready to help shape the future of sustainable transportation and make a meaningful impact, explore our career opportunities. Join Tritium and be a part of the transformation in the EV charging industry. About the role In a global landscape driven by innovation in energy use and storage, Tritium leads in the design, manufacture, and distribution of fast charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. Building on past successes, the company is now hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer to report directly to the Head of Sustaining Engineering as part of the Sustaining Engineering team in Murarrie, Brisbane. You will ensure the reliability of our products in the field and optimize production efficiency across global manufacturing facilities. Your role will focus on sustaining and enhancing the performance of our products through electrical engineering support, design improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Electrical Engineer’s core responsibility is to deliver lifecycle engineering solutions, focusing on the design, analysis, and verification of electrical components, assemblies, and systems. Key areas include electrical standards, compliance, manufacturing processes, root cause analysis, feature updates, and cost optimization. You will manage requirements gathering, oversee electrical changes from concept to production, and create technical documentation, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead the development of assigned electrical systems and mentor junior engineers. You will optimize electrical designs through cross functional collaboration with suppliers, manufacturing, quality, validation, and certification teams to ensure compatibility across products. To Be Successful in This Role: You will need a strong foundation in electrical engineering, with proven experience leading/managing complex projects from concept to completion. Proficiency in DFM/DFA/DFS principles, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines are essential. Experience in fast-paced, innovative environments, along with the ability to balance competing priorities, will set you apart.

• Design and Development: Create electrical components, assemblies, tools, and systems through all product lifecycle stages, following DFM/DFA/DFS principles.
• Develop solutions that enhance product performance, increase competitiveness and ensure full life cycle support through modernisation and continuous improvement.
• Research and Validation: Perform research, calculations, and validation testing to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Technical Support: Assist various departments in implementing new products/features, managing spare parts, performing root cause analysis, and optimising production processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with mechanical, software, manufacturing, production, and quality engineers to integrate electrical systems seamlessly.
• Product Optimisation: Lead and participate in design reviews, suggesting product enhancements and cost-saving measures.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain technical documentation and ensure designs meet safety standards and regulatory codes.
• Continuous Improvement: Apply engineering best practices; lead FMEAs and implement corrective actions using PDCA; optimise products through Design to Cost and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE).
• Mentorship and Leadership: Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership for projects and products and become a subject matter expert for stakeholders
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies in electric vehicle charging systems.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to electrical engineering team members, and ensure tasks are appropriately delegated and align with project goals.
• Adhere to Tritium WHS and other business policies.

Qualifications and Competencies Education: Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, with 5-10 years of experience. Technical Skills:

• Expertise Electrical system design, testing, and validation.
• Experience with PLM and related tools.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with prototype building.
• Proficient in the design of Jigs/Fixtures and Tooling to ensure manufacturability.
• Proficient in the application of DFM/DFA/DFS principles.
• Proficient in the application of both design and process FMEA
• Proficient in the application of calculations and simulation to validate design intent.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and product design principles.
• Experienced in the compilation of compliance documentation and test reporting.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical problem-solving, and ability to work independently as well as across disciplines and departments.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic, with the ability to work under pressure and time constraints.

Highly Desirable:

• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (or ability to obtain).
• Proficiency in Altium & Windchill.
• Experience working with JIRA workflow
• Experience working in mass manufacturing environments.
• Experience with EMC test equipment and standards.
• Experienced in leading & mentoring small teams.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards for electric vehicle charging systems, such as SAE J1772, UL 2202, IEC 61851.
• Experienced in Lean / Lean Six Sigma frameworks, tools, and principles (desirable).
• Experience in an Automotive or High Technology Manufacturing environment would be of interest.