POSITION PURPOSE
The Senior Staff Electrical Engineer will participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) project teams and lead hardware design and development for new product controls, participate in the development for controls (SMART) strategy and roadmap, and execute the controls roadmap.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) project teams as an Electrical representative and Lead NPI electrical projects and provide technical support through the activities listed below:
- Translate product requirements and specifications into controls hardware designs requirements and design documents that meet product function needs and quality & cost targets
- Propose and present optimum Electrical solutions per each NPI controls specification
- Design systems to control fan motors, pumps, valves, safety switches, heating elements, sensors, and other features that require data communication into and out of the BAC units for interaction with customer building management systems and other systems on cloud.
- Develop Electrical system verification and validation plan, and execute the plan. Primary interface with UL for units being tested and certified
- Partner with the product platform teams and controls panel suppliers to create panel drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of material, and system configurator
- Independently work with vendors, contractors to evaluate and qualify suppliers and/or technical proposals to achieve target cost and quality of every Controls project
- Lead BAC internal cross-functional teams discussions where/when ever electrical technical decisions need to be communicated and agreed upon
- Define ‘best practice’ rules for hardware development from lessons learned from Controls projects and document the ‘best practice’
- Establish testing procedure and define pass criteria for Electrical systems, participate in lab testing, and analyze test data to optimize product performance characteristics
- Lead activities to promote standardization across all business functions for hardware development and testing on controls systems
- Identify and implement product improvements and cost-out opportunities through participating in NPI projects or existing product sustaining projects
- Independently write Electrical related Engineering Change Notices (ECN) to communicate electrical design change and/or hardware design/documentation changes
- Support field issues as presented and work to satisfy the customer expectations
- Prepare and present Electrical related technical training to all levels of the organization
- Propose and present Electrical Strategy and implementation plan to Technology/Product Strategy planning teams
- Identify opportunities and implement improvements for increasing Electrical development velocity and quality
- Learn, apply, and keep current with regulatory codes and standards such as IEC, NEC, UL, FM, and associated electrical codes in markets BAC participates in globally
NATURE & SCOPE
The Senior Staff Electrical Engineer reports to the Controls Engineering Manager as a part of the Global Engineering Department. This role will have significant interaction with cross functional teams. This role will have significant interaction with third party vendors, contractors, our sales reps, and end user customers.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. MS or PEng certification preferrable.
- 8+ years of experience in engineering with technical project management experience, with a minimum of 5 years in electrical cabinet design. UL508A MTR certification preferred
- 5+ years of experience in developing electro-mechanical control systems, experience with HVAC control systems preferred
- Proficiency in technical writing, specifically in electrical specification writing, test plan writing, test plan execution
- Familiarity with integrated communications via building management system (BMS) protocols such as BACNet and Modbus
- Demonstrated capability with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD family of products, experience with Agile work management systems (Jira/DevOps) a plus
- Previous experience in laboratory testing processes, including instrumentation and measurement techniques.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk up to 50% of the time. This position requires occasional lifting up to 30 pounds and travel both domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.
BAC Hiring Compensation Range $90,000 to $154,100
BAC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k, employee stock ownership plan, and more. Please see additional details on the BAC website at www.Baltimoreaircoil.com.
BAC Employees are eligible to participate in an annual bonus incentive program.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- 8+ years engineering experience with technical project management and minimum 5 years electrical cabinet design
- 5+ years developing electro-mechanical control systems
- Proficiency in technical writing, including electrical specification and test plan writing and execution
- Familiarity with BMS protocols such as BACNet and Modbus
- Experience with laboratory testing processes, instrumentation and measurement techniques
- Demonstrated capability with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD family of products
- Experience with HVAC control systems
- MS degree or PEng certification
- UL508A MTR certification
- Experience with Agile work management systems (e.g., Jira, DevOps)
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What We Do
At BAC, we don’t just build cooling systems, we shape the future of sustainable solutions. With over 85 years of innovation, we lead the HVAC, industrial, and refrigeration industries in delivering evaporative, hybrid, and dry cooling technologies that power the world’s most demanding environments. Global Reach | Sustainable Stewardship | Relentless innovation From data centers to manufacturing plants, our solutions help customers reduce energy use, improve efficiency, and protect the planet. Every day, our 3,000+ employees from our 500+ sales offices and 10 factories globally work side-by-side with partners to deliver smarter, safer, and more sustainable cooling. We’re proud to be part of Amsted Industries, an employee-owned company that thrives on teamwork, integrity, and enterprise. At BAC, we’re inspired by nature and powered by our people. Founded in 1938, BAC (Baltimore Aircoil Company) is a global leader in sustainable cooling solutions. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to continually advance truly sustainable cooling, inspired by nature and powered by our people, for a world that depends on it to grow, succeed, and thrive. We serve a wide range of industries, from commercial HVAC and industrial processing to mission-critical data centers, delivering high-performance solutions that balance human and planetary health. Our Values: -- Courage -- Innovation -- Responsibility -- Trust Why Work at BAC? BAC is more than a workplace, it’s a community. We empower our employees to lead, innovate, and grow. Our culture thrives on collaboration, inclusion, and a shared commitment to sustainability. Whether you're in engineering, marketing, operations, or customer service, your work at BAC makes a global impact. At BAC, You Can: -- GROW -- MAKE AN IMPACT -- FEEL VALUED -- BELONG We are: -- Employee-owned through Amsted Industries (US only) -- Globally present with local expertise -- Leaders in sustainability and innovation
