Polar Power Inc.

Electrical Engineer/Technician

Polar Power Inc. Gardena, CA

Job Description

Electrical Engineer / Technician

Looking for Electrical technicians and engineers for various Polar’s Projects:

Environmentally conscious projects with a future, looking for engineers with a passion and competitive spirit to create reliable energy systems for wireless Telecommunications, Data Centers, Marine electric propulsion, Military, nano-grids, drones, and robots.

Solar hybrid energy systems combining photovoltaics with clean fuel minimizing the costs of ownership and improving reliability. Providing electric power for charging electric vehicles, off grid homes and farms, broadband service to remote areas, etc.

Replacing Diesel generators with LPG or natural gas for green house reduction, reducing particle pollution, and the cost of generated power.

Polar designs, manufactures, assembles its own: controls, engines, alternators, enclosures, and systems integrate.

Engineers and technicians with talents in: engine combustion engineering / Engine MAP, air-conditioning / heat pumps, energy storage, control systems, production engineering, wire-harness design, quality control, project management.

Established in 1979, Polar Power Inc. is a leading manufacturer and global distributor of power generators, renewable energy and cooling systems to the telecommunications, military, electric vehicle, marine, and commercial markets. Polar designs and manufactures its own alternators, generators, brushless DC motors, microprocessor controls, and propane, natural gas, diesel engines. In addition to providing superior products, Polar Power is committed to implementing technologies that will improve the environment and the quality of lives globally.

Due to significant success of its products domestically and overseas; Polar Power is in the process expanding production and automation. We are seeking top talent at all levels to promote continued expansion and prosperity of our organization.

Polar Power Inc. is a NASDAQ company (Ticker: POLA) See: www.polarpower.com

Job Summary

The products and systems Polar produces (please see our website) requires a team of engineers and technicians taking an application, developing an engineered solution using various technologies followed by construction and testing of prototypes and eventually creating the production documentation. Polar’s engineering staff consists of engineers who specialize in electronic, mechanical, electro-magnetic, programmers, and CAD designers.

We are looking for an innovative and capable electrical engineer or technician to manage the wire harness systems required to electrically link the various components that make up solar and power generation systems. The electrical engineer will manage the wiring plans for prototypes, supervise the wiring of the prototypes, testing and debugging the wire harness, and eventually creating the production documentation and provide technical/engineering support for the wire harness production group. Wire planning includes selection of the wires and connectors, routing the wires, and creating the production documentation.

Being able to read and understand manuals on the operation, calibration, and connections on the various components (i.e. sensors, micro-controls, communication modules, motors, etc.) will be desirable but not mandatory.

The products and systems Polar produces requires a team of engineers and technicians taking an application, developing an engineered solution using various technologies followed by construction and testing of prototypes and eventually creating the production documentation. Polar’s engineering staff consists of engineers who specialize in electronic, mechanical, electro-magnetic, programmers, and CAD designers.

We are looking for an innovative and capable electrical engineer or technician to manage the wire harness systems required to electrically link the various components that make up solar and power generation systems. The electrical engineer will manage the wiring plans for prototypes, supervise the wiring of the prototypes, testing and debugging the wire harness, and eventually creating the production documentation and provide technical/engineering support for the wire harness production group. Wire planning includes selection of the wires and connectors, routing the wires, and creating the production documentation.

Being able to read and understand manuals on the operation, calibration, and connections on the various components (i.e. sensors, micro-controls, communication modules, motors, etc.) will be desirable but not mandatory.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Cable and harness assembly to create neat and efficient cable routing for various products.
  • Configure “pegboards” for rapid wire harness assembly production.
  • Calibration and operation of automatic wire stripping, wire cutting, lug and connector punch presses (training available). Providing technical support for the Quality Control department.
  • Proficient in reading and understanding mechanical and electrical drawings & schematics, engineering orders, assembly routes, customer requirements, and quality directives.
  • Able to produce electrical diagrams on CAD.
  • Observes all safety rules and maintains a clean, organized work area.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience required.
  • Effective interpersonal communication skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to organize your workday for efficiency - be a "self-starter"
  • Ability to work overtime and on weekends if needed
  • Ability to lift 30 lbs., and be physically fit to perform work duties

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, holiday pay, vacation, sick days, Bonuses and 401K

Company Description

Polar Power is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets products that supply electric power for telecommunications, off grid homes and farms, military, charging of electric vehicles, yachts, and RVs. We promote the use of clean fuels combined with solar to generate low-cost sustainable power.

In addition to providing innovative products, Polar Power is committed to implementing technologies that improves the environment and the quality of life globally.

Polar provides product to the most interesting customers, applications, and places in the world. Polar sells its products globally.

If you want to contribute to the environment and desire a challenging career, then please become a part of the Polar team.

Polar was founded in 1979 and 2016 launched its IPO on NASDAQ (Ticker: POLA). See: www.polarpower.com to get an idea of our products and services.

We are located in Gardena, California.

Our current markets include wireless telecommunications companies, defense contractors, US Military and its allies, yacht and RV manufactures, and solar system integrators.

With our new line of clean fuel generators based on Toyota engines we are receiving strong interest from LPG producers for home and business power along with automotive sales and road services for EV charging.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Polar Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Polar Power is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets products that supply electric power for telecommunications, off grid homes and farms, military, charging of electric vehicles, yachts, and RVs. We promote the use of clean fuels combined with solar to generate low-cost sustainable power. In addition to providing innovative products, Polar Power is committed to implementing technologies that improves the environment and the quality of life globally. Polar provides product to the most interesting customers, applications, and places in the world. Polar sells its products globally. If you want to contribute to the environment and desire a challenging career, then please become a part of the Polar team. Polar was founded in 1979 and 2016 launched its IPO on NASDAQ (Ticker: POLA). See: www.polarpower.com to get an idea of our products and services. We are located in Gardena, California. Our current markets include wireless telecommunications companies, defense contractors, US Military and its allies, yacht and RV manufactures, and solar system integrators. With our new line of clean fuel generators based on Toyota engines we are receiving strong interest from LPG producers for home and business power along with automotive sales and road services for EV charging. Equal Employment Opportunity Polar Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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