Job Opening for Embedded Systems Engineer at Pheonix, Arizona

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Job Opening

Embedded Systems Engineer

Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (ETEC) is currently looking for an engineer with experience in embedded systems and electronics who will participate in product- and project-based software and systems development with our Chinese joint venture partner. Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English—particularly with technical concepts—is a must. Candidates will demonstrate an ability to participate in technical R&D projects and product development efforts including design, test, certification and manufacturing. Candidates possessing some or all of these skills should apply.

Candidates will enjoy working in a small company environment and will be willing to participate in all areas of the Company’s business at all levels. Candidates will be self-starters, comfortable working with little supervision, will be capable of providing their own direction and will excel at learning new skills and technologies. 

Embedded Systems Engineer

• Responsible for providing the technical interface between eTec’s Phoenix-based engineering group and the Beijing-based engineering team
• Responsible for developing design specifications based on requirements provided by the joint venture team
• Participate with the joint venture team to develop project proposals related to China-based electric vehicle and infrastructure demonstrations
• Participate in design and development of embedded systems and software for battery charging and related systems
• Technical liaison to Chinese manufacturers for products to be used in Chinese and US markets
• Participate in software/controls/IO development for one-off R&D projects
• Responsible for prototype testing and certification (UL, CSA,TÜV,CE) for components manufactured in China
• Responsible for documenting existing and newly-developed hardware and software including manuals, schematics, drawings, flow charts, etc.

Required skills for Embedded Systems Engineering Position:

• Must have a BS/MS Electrical, Electronics and/or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
• Must be fluent in Mandarin Chinese including electrical engineering and technical terminology
• Embedded C programming skills—3-5 years
• Experience with various communication protocols (CAN,Modbus, RS232, RS485)—1-3 years
• Project management—2-5 years

• Technical writing skills (manuals, reports, proposals)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings
• Knowledge and use of, electrical hand tools
• Must be able to work in a matrix-type environment
• Ability to travel (<10%)
• Must be a U.S. citizen or possess a current work visa

Salary Range:

            $60,000 - $75,000 commensurate with skills and experience

ETEC, a subsidiary of ECOtality, Inc., was founded in 1996 to provide engineering, consulting and construction services for alternative fueled vehicle and infrastructure technologies. Along with its sister companies, ETEC focuses on several areas related to electric and alternative-fuel transportation including: alternative-fuel infrastructure design and construction (including CNG, CNG/Hydrogen blended fuels and pure 100% Hydrogen), alternative-fuel fleet consulting; public charging station design and installation; fast-charging systems design and application; electric vehicle fleet consulting; vehicle testing and failure analysis for the major auto manufacturers; on-road/off-road electric vehicle and electric boat propulsion system design.

eTec’s flagship Minit-Charger™ products - fast battery charging systems designed for electric vehicles, airport ground support equipment and material handling applications - allow for faster charging with less heat generation and longer battery life than conventional chargers.

More information available at www.etecevs.com, www.minit-charger.com and www.theevproject.com

ETEC is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested person please contact:

Garrett Beauregard
Vice President of Engineering
eTec-Electric Transportation Engineering Corp.
Phoenix, AZ
602-716-9576 Ext. 9007
602-345-9007 Direct

<gbeauregard@etecevs.com>