Senior Electrical Engineer

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Marine team in Kennesaw, GA. The Senior Electrical Engineer will drive the development of cutting-edge marine solutions and leverage extensive experience in electrical engineering, with a strong emphasis on high-voltage systems (about 400V), and showcase expertise in electronics, power systems, CAD tools, and signal processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, adhere to industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols, and contribute to advanced development projects. Proficiency in high-voltage, low-voltage, intermediate voltage, and power systems is crucial for success. Strong communication skills for international collaboration, are required.

What you'll be doing:

• Design, develop, and test electrical systems, components, and products, emphasizing safety across voltage levels, including high-voltage systems (about 400V)

• Create detailed electrical schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation

• Utilize your electronics expertise to design and troubleshoot electronic circuits.

• Apply your knowledge of electrical systems to ensure efficient comprehensive power management

• Proficiency in CAD tools for electrical design and simulation, streamlining the design process

• Leverage your signal processing skills for applications like filtering, data analysis, and signal conditioning

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols

• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments, focusing on voltage-specific safety measures

• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues, implementing voltage-specific safety solutions

• Stay updated with industry trends, standards, and best practices for safety across voltage levels.

• Lead the selection and procurement of electrical components and materials, considering voltage-specific safety.

• Provide technical support, emphasizing voltage-specific safety practices

• Contribute to project planning and budgeting, integrating voltage-specific safety measures

• Supervise junior engineers, emphasizing safety practices across voltage levels

• Performs other duties as required

What you need to be successful:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field (considered part of 15+ years of experience)

• 15+ years of electrical engineering experience, with a preference for mobility products and marine industry experience, which is a great plus

• Proficiency in electrical design software and tools for high-voltage, low-voltage, intermediate voltage, and power systems including DC/DC, AC/DC converter.

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, circuit theory, and power distribution with a safety focus

• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and safety compliance across voltage levels

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a safety-conscious mindset

• Effective communication and teamwork abilities, especially for voltage-specific safety communication and international collaboration with teams, including Japan.

• Strong attention to detail and independence, prioritizing safety

• Possession of high-voltage operator certificates for high-voltage system work

• Professional engineering license (PE) is a plus

Reports to: Department Manager

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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