Posted 1w ago

Senior System Engineer - VFD

@ Garrett Motion
Wuchang, Hubei, China
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Own requirements, Interface design, Drive certification
Requirements Summary:5+ years in designing variable frequency drives; product launch/certification experience; knowledge of UL/CISPR/EN standards; strong system design, risk analysis, and cross-functional collaboration; fluent in English.
Technical Tools Mentioned:VFD, UL 61800-5-1, UL 61800-5-2, UL 60730-1, CISPR11, EN 61800-3, EN 61000-6, EN 61000-4, EMC testing, FMEA, FTA
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Job Description

This is an exciting time to join Garrett Motion! Garrett is one of the automotive industry’s most iconic brands, supplying cutting-edge technology solutions to nearly every major automaker and truck manufacturer in the world. Recognized for more than 65 years for its ground-breaking turbochargers, Garrett is today leading the breakthrough of new electric products for the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry.  

We have an exciting new opening for a Senior Systems Engineer. You’ll be given the opportunity to develop next generation electric products and technologies for the HVAC industry. 

As an individual contributor in the E-Cooling business unit, and reporting to the Principal System Engineer, the Senior System Engineer drives the following activities:

  • Own the requirements and specifications of the electric HVAC products like the Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
  • Interface with customers and suppliers for system needs and design specifications
  • Guide system design considering tradeoffs between key product values and cost
  • Work with functional safety engineers to drive functional safety relevant features in the VFD
  • Drive platform strategies by identifying common requirements across multiple applications
  • Drive certification activities for the VFD
  • Perform risk analysis for the VFD at system level
  • Support the development of the System Architecture for our electrical products.
  • Support the analysis of System working with the Quality, Functional Safety, and Design teams (FMEAs, FTAs, etc.)
  • Support the development of the system integration and validation plans.
  • Author User Guides for our products to provide to internal and external customers.
  • Manage technical issues and coordinate through definition of problem statement, root cause analysis, and solution implementation with customer and all cross functional teams
  • Participate in supplier panel selection, supplier development, and collaborate on supplier strategies.

 

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience designing variable frequency drives. 
  • Product launch and certification experience 
  • Deep understanding of public grids in different parts of the world
  • Deep understanding of key product standards like UL 61800-5-1, UL 61800-5-2, UL 60730-1
  • Deep understanding of EMC standards like CISPR11, EN 61800-3, EN 61000-6 series, EN 61000-4 series
  • Prior experience with requirements management
  • Ability to work in a team environment and negotiate solutions with electrical/mechanical and systems engineering 

  • Understanding of project management
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, Fluent in English

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to work in a global, virtual team environment.  
  • Experience with VFD testing and validation.
  • Experience with EMC testing and validation.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
  • Strong understanding of refrigeration compressors.
  • Simulation experience of electrical and electronic systems.

 

Education:

  • Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on power electronics and / or industrial electrical engineering