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Why Valmont

 

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce . Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

The ideal candidate would be based out of Denver, CO, or willing to relocate to Denver, CO.

A Brief Summary of This Position:

The Electrical Design Engineer at Valmont Solar is primarily responsible for the design and development of the electrical controls and electrical systems that are essential to solar products and meet project requirements. Projects could include New Product Development (NPD) or modifications of existing products such as cost reductions, reliability improvements, or continuous improvements. The incumbent will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of new technology products including, embedded control systems, networked communication equipment, sophisticated embedded user interfaces (UI), or wireless communication products as defined by the Product Management Team and the customer. This position frequently interacts with various areas of the company including individuals from Manufacturing Engineering, and Engineering Services. The Electrical Design Engineer will work with other in-house Engineers and Senior Lead Engineers to ensure specifications are met and receive consultation from Manufacturing to ensure that a design is feasible and efficient. The Electrical Design Engineer supports the development of “engineering best practice” procedures and helps design validation standards.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the new product development process for strategic projects. 
• Maintain positive relationships with customers, field personnel, and other Valmont departments to ensure the most efficient working environment
• Provide detailed project documentation as defined by Product Development procedures
• Maintain appropriate professional competencies to ensure successful new design conception, utilizing the latest state-of-the-art technology
• Review and provide input on product development procedures to ensure continuous process improvement
• Provide technical design inputs and technical direction for design reviews as needed
• Electrical design at both the system level and PCB level
• Assures product quality by designing QA/QC testing methods, testing finished products and system capabilities
• Ensure products are following Federal and State regulations and oversee product certifications as required
• Provide field service support to troubleshoot electrical systems in both prototypes and installed products
• Work directly with the software engineering team to iterate rapidly and improve hardware platform capabilities while reducing overall cost
• This role may require occasional overnight domestic or international travel (up to 5%)
• This position reports to the Senior Director of Technology Product Development and has no direct reports

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years relevant experience
• Experience with designing and troubleshooting analog and digital circuits, power electronics, and/or firmware development
• Knowledge of PCB supply chain, material sourcing, and vendor relationship management, PCB workflow
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Experience with solar PV technology preferred
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years relevant experience is preferred
• Experience in PCB design and implementation preferred
• Experience building complex industrial or consumer-grade PCBs
• Experience with on/offshore manufacturing processes for high-volume PCB assemblies
• Experience with FCC, UL, CE, IEC, and testing
• Experience with risk management techniques like DFMEA, PFMEA, Design Controls, CAPA
• Experience multilayer analog/mixed-signal, microwave, and power electronics layout best practices
• Experience in PCB-based EMI mitigation techniques

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Work is typically performed in a lab environment or office setting; however, the incumbent may be required to work at times in a field environment. The work environment can be demanding at times with harsh weather conditions while working outdoors. While visiting the manufacturing areas of the plant, use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is always required. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods, as well as talk and listen on the phone and attend meetings. Domestic travel is rare and represents less than 5% of the work schedule. The Electrical Design Engineer is constantly using hands and fingers. Reaching hands and arms above shoulder height while working in the office may be needed. The employee is frequently required to move about the office or plant. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, visual color perception as well and depth perception. Due to the visual requirements of this position, the employee must demonstrate acceptable vision by passing the driver’s license eye test. If an employee does not have a valid license, the determination of acceptable vision will be made by the Safety Department on an individual basis. The minimum base pay is $84,300 and the max is $131,700 plus bonus eligible.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email

EEOCompliance@Valmont.com

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