Sanmina · 2 months ago
Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $135K/yr
10+ years expSanmina Corporation is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the global Electronics Manufacturing Services market. The Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Engineer will serve as a technical lead on complex projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards while mentoring junior staff and overseeing the development of engineering processes for power systems.
Industrial EngineeringManufacturingSupply Chain Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee and provide leadership in developing test and manufacturing engineering processes, equipment and tooling to build and test 13.8 kV up to 138 kV, including such items as Gas Insulated Substations (GIS), Medium Voltage Distribution transformers, and Medium Voltage Switchgear
Perform detailed engineering calculations, modeling, and simulations for relevant electrical parameters
Develop, review, and approve critical engineering manufacturing and test process documentation: ensure Bills of Material (BOMs) and manufacturing and test system parameters are accurate by working collaboratively with Document control
Conduct substation retrofits, expansions, and seamless integration with various control systems and DCS/SCADA platforms
Participate in thorough technical reviews of designs for major electrical equipment packages, such as transformers, switchgear, and other possible auxiliary systems
Provide hands-on field support, including commissioning, troubleshooting complex issues, and conducting root cause failure analysis of substation and power systems
Ensure all product designs meet strict regulatory and customer requirements, particularly IEEE, ANSI/NEMA, and UL standards
Develop and oversee test plans, including routine, type, and special testing, to validate design performance and reliability
Provide advanced technical support to the Quality and Manufacturing teams to resolve complex non-conformance issues and drive root cause analysis (RCA) for field failures
Serve as the technical lead on cross-functional product development projects, ensuring execution aligns with scope, schedule, and budget
Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to less-experienced engineers and designers
Stay current with emerging MV technologies, standards, and best practices to drive innovation and technical capability
Collaborate with sales and proposals teams to define technical solutions for custom customer specifications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
Over 10 years of direct, relevant experience in substation engineering and/or power distribution
Deep technical knowledge of high voltage electrical equipment and distribution systems
Strong understanding of industry standards (IEEE, NEC, ANSI/NEMA)
Demonstrated experience in project and team coordination
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills, with a proven ability to lead technical discussions and explain complex concepts to diverse teams
This is a full-time on-site function
Applicants must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident
Preferred
Master's degree and/or PE license
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Eligibility for restricted stock unit awards
Participation in a discretionary bonus program
Company
Sanmina
Sanmina creates, manufactures, and repairs some of the most complex and innovative optical, electronic, and mechanical products.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jon Faust
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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