ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER RESUME EXAMPLE

Published: Dec 30, 2024 – The Electrical Systems Engineer defines electrical system requirements and develops drawings for BESS subsystems, ensuring accurate layouts, schematics, and BoMs. This position conducts testing and verification of electrical systems using test benches, hardware, or field testing while providing reports and documentation. The engineer also leads system commissioning, FAT, and performance analysis to ensure optimal operation and diagnose potential issues.

Tips for Electrical Systems Engineer Skills and Responsibilities on a Resume

1. Electrical Systems Engineer, GreenTech Solutions, San Antonio, TX

Job Summary: 

  • Read device transmittals to create electrical schematics in CATIA
  • Size wires are appropriately given component and system requirements
  • Chose connectors based on device transmittals and signal loads
  • Manage and build a BOM of electrical components
  • Responsible for high-quality netlist definition
  • Manage 2D wire, connector, and equipment symbol library in CATIA
  • Help 2D to 3D synchronization from logical to physical in CATIA
  • Utilize external support resources to complete tasks
  • Be responsible for CATIA Systems Schematic standards and process


Skills on Resume:

  • Electrical Schematic Creation (Hard Skills)
  • Wire Sizing (Hard Skills)
  • Connector Selection (Hard Skills)
  • BOM Management (Hard Skills)
  • Netlist Definition (Hard Skills)
  • 2D/3D Symbol Library Management (Hard Skills)
  • 2D to 3D Synchronization (Hard Skills)
  • External Resource Management (Soft Skills) 

2. Electrical Systems Engineer, Volt Engineering Services, Dayton, OH

Job Summary: 

  • Coordinate work activities to deliver functioning dynamometer hardware and software for vehicle programs
  • Create powertrain dynamometer facility and hardware specifications
  • Plan and execute dynamometer test bed capability upgrades
  • Design dynamometer control systems, electrical systems, and model-in-the-loop integrations
  • Collaborate with dynamometer technicians, feature engineers, modeling engineers, and calibration development engineers
  • Deliver program support through dynamometer workstreams in support of program vehicle calibration
  • Maintain dynamometer JIRA/Confluence system as an administrator
  • Generate test plan execution and timing
  • Provide customer service for vehicle propulsion systems engineering commodity calibration teams


Skills on Resume:

  • Dynamometer Integration (Hard Skills)
  • Powertrain Specifications (Hard Skills)
  • Test Bed Upgrades (Hard Skills)
  • Control/Electrical System Design (Hard Skills)
  • Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • JIRA/Confluence Admin (Hard Skills)
  • Test Execution/Timing (Hard Skills)
  • Engineering Customer Service (Soft Skills) 

3. Electrical Systems Engineer, PowerLine Technologies, Albuquerque, NM

Job Summary: 

  • Work with marketing, program management, and engineering to define products and generate specifications.
  • Generate work estimates, timelines, and PCB BOM cost estimates for projects.
  • Evaluate design alternatives to maximize functionality and minimize cost.
  • Generate schematics and PCB layouts for electronics to be used in products.
  • Build hardware, write test firmware, and verify prototypes.
  • Ensure system designs meet initial requirements and are technically sound.
  • Support compliance-testing efforts.
  • Support manufacturing engineering throughout the new product introduction process.
  • Support legacy products through sustaining engineering efforts.
  • Act as a technical consultant to program management for new product concepts.
  • Supports ISO Quality System, Quality Policy, and Continuous Improvement efforts.


Skills on Resume:

  • Product Definition (Soft Skills)
  • Work Estimation and PCB Costing (Hard Skills)
  • Design Evaluation (Hard Skills)
  • PCB Design (Hard Skills)
  • Hardware Build and Testing (Hard Skills)
  • System Verification (Hard Skills)
  • Compliance Support (Hard Skills)
  • Manufacturing Support (Soft Skills) 

4. Electrical Systems Engineer, Circuit Dynamics, Raleigh, NC

Job Summary: 

  • Support Vehicle performance integration and development.
  • Create Can configurations for test procedures.
  • Support battery performance testing, and BMS calibration.
  • Performance issues resolution ownership.
  • Develop control strategies to meet performance and life targets.
  • Model battery behavior and estimate performance during drive cycles.
  • Interpret vehicle-level requirements into battery system requirements.
  • Take responsibility for the calibration and modeling of the battery pack.
  • Develop battery system performance maps and parameters using virtual and physical methods.
  • Battery modeling in MATLAB/Simulink/GT Suite.
  • Responsible for battery system electrical performance requirements, product validation plans, and delivering validation tasks (virtual and physical).


Skills on Resume:

  • Performance Integration (Soft Skills)
  • CAN Configuration (Hard Skills)
  • Battery Testing and BMS Calibration (Hard Skills)
  • Issue Resolution (Soft Skills)
  • Control Strategy (Hard Skills)
  • Battery Modeling (Hard Skills)
  • System Calibration and Modeling (Hard Skills)
  • System Validation (Hard Skills) 

5. Electrical Systems Engineer, NexGen Innovations, Minneapolis, MN

Job Summary: 

  • Own and maintain the electrical system configuration
  • Study system-level electrical requirements and create test procedures
  • Conduct tests to validate the built electrical system configuration against the design
  • Support the sub-system functional requirements verification during the rocket build
  • Interface with engineers and technicians from many disciplines such as Production, HITL, and Systems engineering to optimize proposed designs for integration, testing, and manufacturability
  • Participate in wire harness design reviews to ensure compatibility with system design
  • Study electrical loads and other system requirements to select/validate wiring
  • Conduct feasibility studies for requested features before confirming functional requirements
  • Maintain detailed schedules that support overall product schedules and properly communicate status to management
  • Create and update technical documentation, test plans, and test results
  • Support prototype builds through rapid prototyping of wire harnesses, troubleshooting prototypes, and other similar activities
  • Work on a team to complete projects with high quality while maintaining schedules


Skills on Resume:

  • Electrical System Configuration (Hard Skills)
  • Test Procedure Creation (Hard Skills)
  • System Validation Testing (Hard Skills)
  • Functional Requirements Verification (Hard Skills)
  • Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Wire Harness Design Review (Hard Skills)
  • Electrical Load and Wiring Selection (Hard Skills)
  • Feasibility Studies (Hard Skills) 

6. Electrical Systems Engineer, Fusion Power Systems, Boise, ID

Job Summary: 

  • Create and ensure the test plan complies with the test requirement document
  • Create test files and tables to be used as part of the test system execution
  • Directs test setup and performs both RF and Electrical test system/equipment validation and calibration
  • Analyze data and troubleshoot any test-related issues
  • Provides daily activity direction and assist in training RF/Electrical technicians
  • Write and review test procedures and resolve documentation discrepancies
  • Support cross-functional groups to meet deadlines and maintain the Spacecraft schedule
  • Support 24x7 Spacecraft schedules, when needed
  • Integrate communication and information systems
  • Design power electronics for new applications/traction power converters


Skills on Resume:

  • Test Plan Creation (Hard Skills)
  • Test File and Table Creation (Hard Skills)
  • RF and Electrical Test Validation (Hard Skills)
  • Data Analysis and Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
  • Technician Training and Direction (Soft Skills)
  • Test Procedure Review (Hard Skills)
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Power Electronics Design (Hard Skills) 

7. Electrical Systems Engineer, SkyTech Electric, Baton Rouge, LA

Job Summary: 

  • Define requirements and specifications for Aurora FirstLight LiDAR system components and subsystems, including Compute, ADCs, EMI/EMC, Power, and Photonics
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional team members in the Electrical, Embedded Systems, Test, NPI, R&D, and Autonomy Systems teams
  • Engage with technology project leads, and domain experts in creating the overall system architecture
  • Prepare and present technical reports for management
  • Drive requirements and specifications for electrical components, subsystems, system validation and verification testing
  • Guide troubleshooting complex system quality issues throughout the product lifecycle from concept through fleet deployment
  • Define requirements for external suppliers and contractors, and manage execution
  • Perform type tests and supporting commissioning activities
  • Take responsibility for the creation of technical documentation


Skills on Resume:

  • Specification Definition (Hard Skills)
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Architecture Development (Hard Skills)
  • Report Presentation (Soft Skills)
  • System Testing (Hard Skills)
  • Troubleshooting (Soft Skills)
  • Supplier Management (Soft Skills)
  • Documentation Creation (Hard Skills) 

8. Electrical Systems Engineer, Quantum Systems, Omaha, NE

Job Summary: 

  • Provide testing, and validation, assist with commissioning, and troubleshoot for low-voltage distribution gear, transformers, and related power distribution equipment
  • Testi Eaton, and other brands of manufacturer's equipment
  • Test equipment to NFPA, IEEE, ANSI, IEC, UL, and other international and local standards
  • Prepare technical reports/test sheets, monitoring spare parts, tools/equipment, consumables, etc.
  • Maintain and follow safety regulations for the company and the specific sites where working
  • Interface with Site/Project Management and other site personnel
  • Identify new technology candidates, collaborate with domain experts, prototype, and participate in cross-functional development
  • Bootstrap prototypes through firmware /software development integrating SDKs and vendor evaluation kits
  • Evaluate technologies through design of experiments, EE hardware test, and PCB design
  • Collaborate with cross-organization teams to transition prototypes to product roadmap
  • Design and support electrical subsystems in the product development lifecycle


Skills on Resume:

  • Testing and Validation (Hard Skills)
  • Equipment Testing (Hard Skills)
  • Standards Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Technical Reporting (Hard Skills)
  • Safety Regulation Adherence (Soft Skills)
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Prototype Development (Hard Skills)
  • Electrical Subsystem Design (Hard Skills) 

9. Electrical Systems Engineer, Prime Electric Co., Salt Lake City, UT

Job Summary:  

  • Create component specifications and clarify technical questions with suppliers
  • Take responsibility for designing electrical components
  • Participate in readiness exercises
  • Support the planning, configuration, operation, and maintenance of test environments
  • Support security, logistics, and other services that may be needed
  • Support pre-test readiness reviews and post-test assessment reviews
  • Support the altering of physical facilities for the testing event
  • Provide test plans, scripts, data, databases, and analyses supporting test and deployment activities
  • Provide technical assistance
  • Maintain an awareness of how assigned tasks impact schedule, scope, budget, and quality at every stage of development, from concept to end of life.
  • Drive continuous improvement to electrical best practices by evaluating industry tools and techniques, and collaborating with the Electrical and Software Engineering team to discuss implementation.


Skills on Resume:

  • Component Specification (Hard Skills)
  • Component Design (Hard Skills)
  • Test Environment Support (Hard Skills)
  • Security Support (Soft Skills)
  • Test Review Support (Soft Skills)
  • Test Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
  • Technical Assistance (Soft Skills)
  • Continuous Improvement (Soft Skills) 

10. Electrical Systems Engineer, GridMaster Solutions, Denver, CO

Job Summary: 

  • Define electrical system requirements for BESS subsystems, including power distribution, power electronics, PLCs, control systems, thermal management systems, fire suppression systems, and equipment layouts
  • Test and verify the correct operation of an electrical system utilizing a test bench, physical hardware, or field testing.
  • Develop tools required to verify functionality.
  • Provide test reports and documentation.
  • Create electrical and P&IDs drawings inclusive of (but not limited to) layouts, cable schedules, SLDs, schematics, and BoMs to be used as a technical reference.
  • Determine and implement production plans for all project deliverables.
  • Collaborate with other project members to test and commission BESS’, either remotely, at the factory, or in the field.
  • Work with Product/Project Managers, to determine the feasibility of new features and capabilities.
  • Assist with BESS assembly, inspection, and commissioning.
  • Analyze data collected from BESS’ for performance evaluation and remote diagnostics.
  • Lead system FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and commissioning services to ensure smooth and trouble-free operation of deployed BESS units.


Skills on Resume:

  • System Requirements Definition (Hard Skills)
  • System Testing (Hard Skills)
  • Tool Development (Hard Skills)
  • Test Reporting (Hard Skills)
  • Drawing Creation (Hard Skills)
  • Production Planning (Hard Skills)
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • FAT and Commissioning (Hard Skills)