Note: Statements included in this description are intended to reflect in general, the duties and

responsibilities of this position and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive.

Position: Controls Engineer Sr, Electrical

Reports to: Platform Engineer Manager

Location: Loveland, CO

Division: Engineering

Salary Range: $90,000 to $130,000 (Depends on Experience)

About Lightning

The Lightning team works with forward-thinking fleets to engineer, deliver, and manage full transportation electrification solutions, including vehicles, charging, data analysis, and energy infrastructure.

Lightning eMotors designs and manufactures zero-emission all-electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, including delivery trucks, shuttle buses, passenger vans, chassis-cab models, and city transit buses. The Lightning products include best-of-class commercial EVs based on leading legacy platforms like the Ford Transit 350HD passenger and cargo vans, Ford E-450 shuttle bus and cutaway models, Ford F-59 step/food van, Ford F-550 cargo trucks and buses, Chevrolet 6500XD Low Cab Forward model, and 30-foot, 35-foot, and 40-foot transit buses.

Why join Us?

Here at Lightning, we focus on innovation, exceeding expectations, collaboration, integrity in our work, and respect for all.

We are a fast-growing public company which enables us to continue scaling our teams and capabilities while also maintaining our leadership within the commercial electric vehicle market. This is your opportunity to be an integral part of the team, working with like-minded professionals who are dedicated not only to making a difference in our world but also transforming the automotive industry.

About our Headquarters

We are headquartered in the heart of beautiful Northern Colorado!

Loveland is located just 45 minutes north of Denver/DIA; 40 minutes from Boulder; 35 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park/Estes Park; and only 15 minutes from Fort Collins, the home of Colorado State University. Whether you are an art lover, outdoor enthusiast, foodie, wildlife admirer, big-city dreamer, or just want to get away, Loveland is the ideal location; and Lightning eMotors is grateful to be a part of this wonderful city.

Visit us at: www.lightningemotors.com to learn more about our organization and living in Colorado!

Position Summary

This position is responsible for designing electrical and electronic architecture for Lightning eMotors’ vehicles, powertrains, and other products used in automotive applications. The person in this position will be working to create low voltage, high voltage, and communication architecture for multiple LeM Platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design schematics to show all electrical connections between different E/E components on the vehicle
• Size and select power distribution components
• Design the high voltage bus and create standards, requirements, and specifications pertaining to the bus design
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) of the E/E architecture
• Maintain electrical profiles of components that are integrated into the E/E architecture
• Perform safety and failure analysis of the E/E design
• Create bus level simulations of the vehicle to analyze electrical transients such as active and passive discharge, pre-charge, short circuits, etc.
• Perform the integration of E/E components that need to be connected to the vehicle’s E/E architecture
• Help familiarize junior engineers with E/E architecture and work products
• Develop and implement scripts to perform consistency checks and verifications on design files and vehicle logs
• Collaborate with controls engineers to facilitate proper control of E/E components
• Develop troubleshooting guidelines in coordination with Service Engineers for fielded vehicles
• Mentor and provide technical direction for junior engineers, including familiarizing them with E/E work products
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Technically minded: You should be able to read drawings and prints as well as electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics.
• Problem solving: Use analytical, reasoning, and critical thinking skills to solve problems and troubleshoot issues in lab and field settings.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to interact respectfully with all colleagues and customers. Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills are essential along with the ability to listen intently to others.
• Time management: Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, remain organized, and focused on work in a manufacturing environment; as well as maintain accuracy and high attention to detail in fast-paced environment.
• Teamwork: Work with cross-functional teams and build strong partnerships with other employees. Be motivated to follow-through on projects as an individual and teammate.

What we require:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, or a related field of study; or equivalent work experience in a directly related role
• At least 5 years of experience in related role
• Demonstrated experience generating system boundary diagrams, electrical schematics, and DFMEAs
• Experience with power electronics
• Demonstrated experience writing component and system requirements and specifications

What we prefer:

• Demonstrated experience and understanding with EV system architecture and components including automotive electrical and electronic architecture
• Understanding of automotive safety standards and best practices such as ISO26262 and SAE J2910
• PTC Creo experience and other 3D CAD systems

Successful candidates will be evaluated based on the following experience, skills, and abilities:

• Experience with BOM management and PLM system
• Experience with CAN bus diagnostics and data logging with CANalyzer, PCAN, and/or Kvaser
• Experience with control logic in Simulink, LabVIEW, Raptor, Motohawk, C/C++, or Python
• Experience with high-voltage DC systems, specifically PHEV, EV, or FCEV applications and their safety precautions
• Experience with APQP tools

Engineering levels: all degrees should be in an Engineering related course of study

• Engineer levels I and II: up to 2 years of professional experience combined with a Bachelor’s, or an advance degree combined with some work experience
• Senior: minimum of 5 years of experience with a Bachelor’s; or 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree; or a PhD; or equivalent work experience
• Lead: Minimum of 8 years of experience with a Bachelor’s; or 6 years of experience with a Master’s; or 3 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience

Physical Demands and abilities

• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds
• Regularly perform repetitive tasks, including prolonged periods seated at a desk
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, climb, kneel, and twist
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Benefits offered:

Once hired, employees are offered generous benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account and Health Reimbursement Plan (if enrolled in medical plan)
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (accrued)
• Paid holidays
• Short and Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Lightning eMotors is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military or veteran status.

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