Electrical Engineer with E-plan experience

Electrical Engineer with E-plan experience

Ballard Power Systems is the leading provider of innovative clean energy and fuel cell solutions with a European HQ in Hobro. At Ballard Europe we are looking for a solution-oriented and hands-on Electrical Engineer to join our Technology and Product Development department.

As our new Electrical Engineer, you will make design, documentation and electrical constructions within switchgear control cabinets and fuel cell application productions in accordance with project requirement and with a primary focus on electrical parts (AC/DC power circuits, motors, PLCs, contactors, relays etc.). You will support the electrical part of development in projects from design to release to production while simultaneously coordinate with other fields of inhouse engineering.

You will become a part of a team consisting of 5 dedicated colleagues, who report to our Team Lead for Electronics Hardware.

Your key responsibilities are within the following areas:

• Electrical documentation and electrical design for electrical cabinets and prototype systems including design and dimensioning, BOM, Toplevel drawings, detailed drawings, wire harness.
• Participate in debugging, improvement and maintenance of release products as well as defining product requirements and main specifications.
• Effectively implement the requirements and impact of relevant National, European and International standards of electrical system design (Safety, EMC etc.)
• Understand tests and acceptance criteria for electrical systems and key components relevant to the design to ensure effective solutions.
• Electrical testing/trouble shooting of electrical systems and various subcomponents including report writing on the findings.

Who are you?

Your educational background could be within electrical engineering, automation technician, process technician, marine engineering or similar relevant background. You have worked with E-Plan P8 at least 2 years on a construction project level, and in general you have 3-5 years of relevant experience within electrical control, panel construction, design, assembly, test electrical documentation or similar.

In addition, you have previous experience with electrical prototyping/assembly and commissioning of electrical systems as well as fault finding at panel- and system level.

We further envisaged that you have worked with documentation in your previous job, and it comes natural to you to ensure a well-documented and structured work method.  It is considered an advantage if you have experience with PLC Programing, electrical directives and standards, such as LVD, MD, EMC etc., as well as knowledge within the field of mechanical or electro-mechanical.

On the personal side we are looking for someone who has some of the following characteristics:                     

• Understand risks and have a technical quality mindset to ensure delivery of effective solutions to problems.
• A practical, result- and solution-orientated mindset in order to reach targets within given frames.
• Structured way of working combined with a high level of self-motivation and self-discipline.
• A team player with a good sense of humor and grit thriving in a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong communication skills – both orally and written in Danish and English

You thrive in a dynamic team and workday where your assignments are versatile and wide-ranging. You know how to deliver high quality results in a time-constrained environment due to your strong ability to prioritize, execute and meet deadlines.

What can Ballard Power Systems offer you? 

You will become a part of a part of a diverse and international workplace with 20 different nationalities with around 220 highly committed employees at our European HQ and around 1100 colleagues in Vancouver. Ballard offers a very high level of flexibility with the aim of ensuring excellent work-life balance. You will quickly be assigned your own tasks and projects where you will have access to knowledge sharing and discussion with your team, and despite a busy environment the focus is always on cultivating a great team spirit and meeting people with a smile.

• An exciting and independent job in a committed team that is highly dedicated and passionate about bringing our zero-emission technology to large scale commercialization.
• Good career opportunities in a growing clean technology company and a unique opportunity to make your mark on an international business experiencing rapid growth.
• A flexible and international workplace with great colleagues and a positive atmosphere
• A workplace with a strong focus on professional and personal development, including applicable courses and further training. 
• An attractive compensation package including pension, health insurance, optional pay account, canteen, an active staff association e.g.

Are you the one we are looking for?

For further information or questions to the position, please contact Team Lead Electrical Hardware, Jesper Møller Christensen at [email protected] or Talent Acquisition Specialist Maiken Dehn Larsen at [email protected]

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we process the applications continuously.

Our Values

Listen & Deliver | Quality. Always. | Inspire Excellence | Row Together | Own It

Ballard values diversity in the workplace and is committed to Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.