Research & Development Engineer

Job Summary

Principal Research and Development Engineer: The role plans, conducts, and directs engineering research and development projects of major significance requiring advanced knowledge of electric power systems. Develops solutions to power systems issues and applies new and unique techniques. Attends conferences, delivers presentations, and interfaces directly with customers regarding product and applications development. The position requires strong communicative and coordinative skills to provide technical advice and guidance to other professionals and management. The role may represent the company in external discussions.

Reports To

Manager of Research and Development Engineering

Essential Duties

• Develops new concepts and proposals for advanced electrical power systems protection and control.
• Assists customers and other engineers in performing simulations and power systems studies.
• Develops detailed engineering specifications and proposals, including protection and control algorithms.
• Designs protection and control systems, including writing code for embedded applications.
• Develops protection and control models, algorithms, and/or proposals as required to support project estimating and quoting phases for products used in power systems.
• Assists in establishing design criteria to meet customer requirements for new products.
• Directs and/or tests design concepts via simulation or with a prototype, and conducts design reviews as necessary.
• Directs and/or records design test data.
• Performs periodic reviews of the total design concept.
• Writes the theory of operation.
• Proficient with the simulation tools used in the industry.
• Represents Power Systems engineering to various divisions as well as externally to customers, government agencies, professional organizations and/or the general industry in which Basler Electric serves.
• Actively participates in industry organizations in support of and to promote Basler Electric and its target industries and markets.
• Must be capable of supervising and coordinating other engineers and technicians as assigned to a particular project.
• Travel as necessary to develop or support business opportunities, new product solutions, technology, existing products, and application expertise.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• BSEE degree or equivalent
• 10 years’ experience in electrical power systems protection and control design and/or analysis
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Equal Opportunity

E.O.E. Minority/Female/Disabled Veteran

Pay

Pay: $131,000.00 - $150,500.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location

In person, Highland, IL 62249