Trystar · 21 hours ago
Staff Electrical Engineer - Power System Controls
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $170K/yr
10+ years expTrystar is at the forefront of advancing power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. The Staff Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of new technology offerings within the Research, Development, and Engineering - Power Distribution team.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical and software engineering
Design, prototype, develop, and commercialize a range of products including loadbanks, temporary generator docking stations, UL-891-compliant switchboards, UL1558-compliant switchgear, automatic transfer switches, and more
Assist in developing control schemes and specify required equipment for multi-layer power distribution systems
Create and review wiring diagrams, layouts, and BOMs
Define new product integration testing plans
Lead Control Systems design efforts during new product development projects such as selecting and qualifying electrical components, ensuring electromagnetic compatibility
Implement and validate real-time control systems using SCADA, EMS, DMS, and other automation tools
Design and commission generator control systems, including excitation control, governor settings, and automatic voltage regulation (AVR)
Develop and validate generator paralleling logic, synchronization controls, and load sharing schemes for multiple gensets and grid interconnections
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent
10+ years of experience in AC electrical system product design
Experience designing to electrical specifications for power distribution offerings including switchgear, switchboards, transfer switches, loadbanks, and generators
Experience with the creation of detailed technical product documentation to support product manufacturing, functional testing, certification testing, and customer requests
Ability to specify safe and effective testing practices for prototype testing
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
Experience selecting and validating PLCs, HMIs, SCADA
Experience with selection and use of protection relays
Preferred
NFPA 70E Certification
Experience with UL891, UL1558, UL508, UL1008, UL9540, IEEE C37.20.1 and other standards
Communication protocols such as Modbus RTU & TCP/IP, Ethernet IP, Profinet, DNP3, IEC 61850, and BACNet
Experience with ERP, PLM, and Engineering Vault software
Experience with energy storage systems for critical infrastructure
Experience with design or support of metal-enclosed switchgear or switchboards
Experience with PLC and HMI software such as Emerson PAC, Allen Bradley Studio 5000, Siemens SIMATIC, Emerson Movicon, Allen Bradely Factorytalk, and more
Proficiency with power systems analysis
Experience in commissioning of microgrids, generators, switchboards, and other critical electrical infrastructure
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Company
Trystar
Trystar is a design and manufactures our products to meet the industry.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-07-16Acquired
Leadership Team
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AJ Smith
Chief Executive Officer
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Pamela Dahl
Co-Founder
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