Electrical Engineer IV (Mining Truck Drive Systems)

Location: Onsite in Peoria, Illinois, USA

Salary: $100,000–$135,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops technologies, equipment, and services for construction, mining, forklift, industrial, and forestry markets.

What you will do

• Provide technical leadership for the research, design, and development of mining truck power systems, including electric drive and energy storage technologies.
• Design complex drive systems integrating hardware and software.
• Develop simulation tools to evaluate drive-system architecture, performance, thermal and dynamic response, motor control, and battery DC-DC converters.
• Support material specification development through circuit simulations and define technical requirements for major system components.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of mining truck drive and power systems, competitive equipment features, operating costs, and total cost of ownership.
• Provide technical recommendations and support the needs of multiple business units or divisions.

Requirements

• BS/BA in electrical or computer engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Typically 5–8 years of successful experience in a related field.
• Demonstrable technical expertise in electric drive systems gained through designing or simulating drive systems or related components, with in-depth knowledge of drive-system theory, function, and operation.
• Proficiency in Simulink, MATLAB, PSIM, and PSCAD.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with engineering, other departments, vendors, and subordinates, including the ability to present to senior management.
• Experience leading development projects and taking ownership through completion with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability and willingness to travel, including international travel for up to 5%–10% of working time.
• Ability to perform the stated physical requirements, including standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, handling 1–10 pound weights, using a keyboard and equipment, and maintaining required visual, hand, arm, and finger dexterity.

Nice to have

• Master’s or advanced degree.
• Experience with HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop).

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, and wellness programs.
• 401(k) and/or employee savings programs.
• Vacation and designated holidays.
• Employee and family assistance programs, disability benefits, and life insurance.
• Employee learning and development programs.
• Diverse and inclusive work environment focused on collaboration, authenticity, and sustainable innovation.