Motivo

Electrical Engineer - High Voltage Systems

Rancho Dominguez, CA

Sponsorship not specified$110k-$130kDetected 23 days ago

Project ManagementThermal AnalysisPCB DesignAltiumDO-254Systems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsCommunication

About the role

Motivo is a project-based product development company focused on designing systems containing mechanical, electrical, and software components.
What is an Electrical Engineer at Motivo?
At Motivo, our Electrical Engineers are highly valued and versatile team members.

As an Electrical Engineer, you will: Develop schematics and layout custom PCBs to bridge custom Microcontroller Units (MCUs), motor drive boards, and system interfaces.
Design robust, safe power electronics circuitry capable of handling 800V systems, focusing on solid-state or electromechanical switching circuits to multiplex between high-voltage inputs.
Conduct trade studies and analyses to support critical design decisions, such as 1-motor vs.
Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define and manage clear Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and select optimal communication protocols (CAN, CAN-FD, Ethernet).
Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence in PCB design and high-voltage safety.
Identifying key components, such as MCUs and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) motor drive PCBs.
In later phases, you'll lead brainstorms, review PCB layouts, provide technical guidance, and assist with debugging and troubleshooting during hardware integration and validation & verification (V&V) activities.
Develop schematics and layout custom PCBs to bridge custom Microcontroller Units (MCUs), motor drive boards, and system interfaces.
Demonstrated experience in motor controller system design, integrating custom control logic with COTS motor drive boards.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external clients and drive critical decisions.

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field.
7+ years of professional experience in an electrical engineering role with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex, multidisciplinary hardware projects.
Extensive hands-on experience with schematic capture and PCB layout software (e.g., Altium Designer) specifically for complex power electronics.
Proven track record working directly with High Voltage (800V+) systems, including a deep understanding of clearance/creepage standards, galvanic isolation, and high-voltage safety practices.
Experience in industries such as aerospace, electric vehicles (EV), or robotics.
Familiarity with industry standards for aerospace hardware (e.g., DO-254) or automotive (e.g., ISO 26262).
Experience conducting Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for redundant hardware architectures.
An ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of power electronics, PCB layout, and high-voltage systems to effectively communicate and understand their interactions.

$110,000 - $130,000 Salary is dependent on experience, knowledge and interview performance.

We develop products for diverse market segments, including mobility/automotive, medical/health/fitness, industrial automation, energy storage and conversion, aerospace, consumer devices, and more.
Benefits We're convinced that the team and the projects are hands-down the best part of working at Motivo.
To support that, we offer a solid benefits package including high-quality insurance, a 401(k) match, generous vacation time, and our Monday-Thursday 4/10 work week.

About Motivo We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic multidisciplinary engineer, capable of leading the technical decision-making process in electro-mechanical projects that require a solid system architecture.

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