Application Guide
How to Apply for Senior Industrial Systems Designer
at Electra
🏢 About Electra
Electra is accelerating EV adoption by building a vast, high-speed charging network across Europe, with a focus on reliability and scalability. As a remote-first US company, you'll join a mission-driven team shaping the future of sustainable transportation infrastructure.
About This Role
As a Senior Industrial Systems Designer, you'll lead the design and integration of complex industrial systems for Electra's charging plants, from 3D layouts to commissioning. Your work directly impacts the efficiency and scalability of Europe's EV charging network, making electric travel seamless.
💡 A Day in the Life
Your day might start with a video call with European process engineers to review design parameters, then spend hours in 3D CAD software refining a skid-mounted system layout. After lunch, you'll coordinate with an equipment supplier on integration specs, and end the day reviewing commissioning documentation for a new plant.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Electra Is Looking For
- 10+ years in plant design or 8+ with a Bachelor's in Engineering, specializing in industrial equipment layout and systems integration.
- Advanced proficiency in 3D modeling software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit) to create detailed equipment layouts and piping designs.
- Experience coordinating cross-functionally with process engineers, controls engineers, and contractors during installation and commissioning.
- Familiarity with industrial environments like processing, manufacturing, or chemical plants, with a knack for integrating OEM components into complete systems.
📝 Tips for Applying to Electra
Highlight specific projects where you designed industrial systems from concept to commissioning, emphasizing your role in integrating OEM equipment.
Tailor your resume to showcase 3D modeling expertise—list software names and mention complex layouts you created.
Quantify your impact: e.g., 'Reduced installation time by 15% through optimized plant layout design'.
Mention any experience with EV charging infrastructure or similar fast-scaling industries (e.g., renewable energy, data centers).
Include a portfolio or link to examples of your 3D designs, especially skid-mounted systems or piping layouts.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your passion for EV adoption and how your industrial design skills accelerate Electra's mission.", 'Specific examples of complex system integration projects you led, including coordination with multiple stakeholders.', "Your proficiency with 3D modeling tools and how you've used them to drive efficiency in plant design.", 'Your ability to work remotely and collaborate across time zones with European teams.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Study Electra's current charging station designs and their expansion plans in Europe—understand their technology stack.
- → Review Electra's company values and recent news about their network growth and partnerships.
- → Familiarize yourself with European industrial standards (e.g., CE marking) if you haven't worked internationally.
- → Learn about Electra's competitors (e.g., Ionity, Fastned) to understand their market position and unique approach.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic resume that doesn't emphasize industrial system design or 3D modeling skills.
- Failing to show cross-functional collaboration experience—this role requires working with multiple teams.
- Ignoring the remote aspect: don't mention relocation or assume on-site work; stress your remote collaboration skills.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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