Vital Materials Co., Limited · 3 weeks ago
Senior Switchgear Electrical Engineer – Medium & Low Voltage (MV/LV)
Cupertino, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expVital Materials Co., Limited is seeking a Senior Switchgear Electrical Engineer specializing in medium and low voltage systems. The role involves leading the design and engineering of switchgear systems, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing technical support throughout the product lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design and engineering of MV (typically 1 kV–36 kV) and LV (≤1 kV) switchgear systems, including air-insulated (AIS) and gas-insulated (GIS) solutions where applicable
Develop electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, GA drawings, and protection & control philosophies
Specify and select components such as circuit breakers, contactors, relays, busbars, CTs/VTs, protection devices, and interlocking systems
Perform electrical calculations including short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash, thermal, and dielectric analyses
Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, maintainability, and safety requirements
Ensure compliance with relevant international and regional standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE, ANSI, UL, NFPA, NEC, CSA)
Support product certification, type testing, routine testing, and factory acceptance testing (FAT)
Maintain awareness of evolving industry standards, codes, and best practices
Act as technical lead on assigned projects, supporting sales, proposals, and customer technical clarifications
Interface directly with customers, consultants, utilities, and inspectors to resolve technical issues
Review customer specifications and translate requirements into compliant engineering solutions
Provide on-site technical support during installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting as needed
Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure manufacturability and cost-effective designs
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality, reliability, or field issues
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to design efficiency, standardization, and product robustness
Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers as/when needed
Review and approve engineering deliverables
Contribute to technical documentation, design guidelines, and engineering best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
8–12+ years of experience in MV/LV switchgear design or electrical power systems
Strong knowledge of protection and control systems
Hands-on experience with switchgear testing, commissioning, or field support
Proficiency with engineering tools (e.g., AutoCAD, EPLAN, ETAP, SKM, or equivalent)
In-depth understanding of electrical safety principles and arc-flash mitigation
Preferred
Mandarin speaking abilities are a strong plus, but not mandatory
Company
Vital Materials Co., Limited
Vital Materials is a global leader in materials technology, with operations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
10001+ employees
Funding
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