Automotive Electrical Designer
About The Position
Summit Truck Bodies, a manufacturer of custom-designed service and lube truck bodies, is expanding its workforce due to increasing sales. The Automotive Electrical Designer creates, develops, and tests electrical systems for service trucks, focusing on wiring, control modules, safety features, and factory automation to support efficiency, reliability, and adherence to standards. The role develops electrical layouts, schematics, and wiring diagrams, with a primary emphasis on DC circuits. It also involves selecting components and materials, conducting load calculations and power studies, helping technicians understand schematics, and identifying and resolving design issues. Daily work includes using CAD software such as AutoCAD and Inventor, modifying circuits, and ensuring code compliance.
Requirements
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to communicate professional verbal and written feedback.
- Ability to successfully complete a General Abilities Assessment and pass a post-offer background check, physical, and drug screening.
Nice To Haves
- Associate of Applied Science preferred.
- Experience working in an ISO 9001-certified production facility preferred.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault, and NetSuite preferred.
- Experience with Bills of Materials preferred.
- Experience working in a fast-paced or multi-entity environment.
Responsibilities
- Create electrical layouts, schematics, and wiring diagrams using CAD software, with a primary emphasis on DC circuits.
- Select appropriate electrical components, materials, and equipment for projects.
- Discuss and train or teach technicians how to read and understand electrical schematics.
- Perform load calculations and power studies to determine electrical needs.
- Identify and resolve design issues during the project life cycle.
- Create precise wiring diagrams, schematics, and layouts that meet standards and specifications.
- Use CAD software such as AutoCAD and Inventor, modify circuits, and ensure code compliance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Voluntary and employer-paid life insurance and disability insurance.
- 401(k) with company match beginning with the employee's first contribution.
- HSA and/or FSA.
- Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
- Employee car discount program.
- Missouri Western State University tuition partnership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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