Electrical Engineer, R&D

At Sunlight Group, we are pioneering the future of energy storage for industrial and advanced technology applications, driven by a genuine passion for performance and continuous improvement. We operate with a deep awareness of our environmental impact, fostering a culture of openness and respect in all our interactions. With a strong customer focus, we relentlessly leverage data and insights to develop innovative solutions that empower our clients and enhance our shared ecosystem. Embracing an entrepreneurial spirit, we cultivate an agile and collaborative environment where our people are inspired through open communication, continuous learning, and the opportunity to unlock their full potential. 

Our Vision: Transforming Energy Storage Solutions To Power A Sustainable Tomorrow.

Our Mission: We deliver cutting-edge, high quality energy storage solutions for industrial and advanced technology applications, driving an all-electric future.

We are seeking an ingenious R&D Electrical Engineer for our electrical team within the research & development department. The role will revolve around the electrical design and peripherals of battery-based systems. As an R&D Electrical Engineer, you will be mainly involved in designing, sizing, simulating, and evaluating the proper electrical infrastructure for Lithium-based batteries and Energy Storage Systems (ESS). This will be performed on component, as well as on system level, to ensure that the designed electrical infrastructure meets the highest standards, from a performance and safety perspective. Furthermore, you will be performing studies on the electrical connectivity of battery modules and battery packs to associated systems, e.g. vehicles or grid-connected systems. The identification and selection of necessary electrical components to support the company's production line will be a constant priority. Being a member of the extended Battery Management System (BMS) team, you will be participating in product-development projects involving engineers from a wide variety of disciplines.

Key activities and responsibilities of the role include

• Design of all electrical connections of battery systems, including wiring and cable/busbar sizing according to international standards
• Design of protection mechanisms necessary for the seamless and safe operation of the battery systems by proper choice and coordination of relays and fuse arrangements
• Identification and selection of desired electrical components from international vendors
• Use CAD tools to design electromechanical arrangements
• Be responsible as a work-package leader for electrical related work packages within projects
• Communicate with external suppliers to assess component suitability, convey custom designs, and discuss solutions
• Cooperate with engineers from a wide range of disciplines towards delivering results
• Cooperate with Sunlight's Procurement department to place component orders
• Understand IEC/UL standards and be able to translate them to a technical data package
• Use electrical simulation tools to evaluate the real-time interaction between the batteries and the systems they are connected to (vehicles, grid etc.)
• Design, control, and implement electrical tests in close collaboration with the Testing team
• Provide support and feedback to Sunlight's Lithium production line on manufacturing issues
• Improve existing designs based on feedback from customers
• Maintain, update and expand electrical drawings library linked to Sunlight's product portfolio
• Clear and proper documentation of completed tasks

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3D CAD tools e.g. SolidWorks, CATIA
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Greek & English.
• Working experience in electrical infrastructure design and energy storage systems, is a plus

Desired knowledge:

• Electrical design for low voltage and grid applications
• Understanding of IEEE/IEC/UL standards
• Electrical simulation tools e.g. PSpice, PLECS, Simscape
• Matlab/Simulink
• Knowledge on AC/DC and DC/DC converters

Soft skills

• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills
• Team player and effective communicator, able to establish and maintain professional relationships
• Proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Despite your experience and skills, you never stop learning, cultivating an out-of-the-box thinking, a growth and entrepreneurial mindset, embracing ownership and agility.

Benefits

To start with, we give you the opportunity to thrive in a restless team and grow your potential in an innovative environment. As per your compensation and rewards package, this is a preview:

Competitive salary package and bonus scheme

Health and life insurance for you and your family

Employee wellness program & initiatives

Continuous training opportunities

Clear career paths & a developmental 360° feedback framework

International mobility opportunities