Electrical Engineer I

Mastercraft Boat Company LLC•Nashville, GA

About The Position

This role is responsible for defining requirements and component specifications for panels, wiring harnesses, and electrical systems. The engineer will ensure compliance with industry standards, conceive new electrical and electronic system designs, and conduct product research. The position involves interfacing with various engineering and manufacturing groups, generating engineering drawings, and approving electrical prints. Key responsibilities include reviewing load calculations, determining power configurations, battery requirements, and grounding systems. The role also entails designing and approving panel boards, and providing technical design and layout for audio, visual, and navigation electronics. The engineer will offer manufacturing support, troubleshoot issues, and manage engineering changes. Additionally, the position involves performing design verification tests, approving owner's manuals, attending ABYC technical committees, and facilitating training seminars. Customer service support, including field travel, is also a part of this role.

Requirements

BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Training in computer aided design and ability to produce 2D drawings, schematics and wire lists
Familiarity with 3D modeling software (Rhino, Solid Works, ETC.)
Working knowledge of PC based software (Word, Excel, AutoCad, etc.)
Minimum of 2 years experience in marine, transportation or product design with knowledge of production processes for line throughput
Customer service and dealer technical assistance and technical writing
Must interface well with other employee’s departments throughout the organization, outside vendors as well as dealers and retail customers

Responsibilities

Define requirements and component specifications for panels, wiring harnesses and electrical systems
Ensure component and system compliance with industry standards or acquire through certification/testing.
Conceive new electrical and electronic system designs for customer convenience and efficient manufacturability
Conduct product research on electrical and electronic equipment and components
Research and integrate new equipment design as industry trends allow
Interface with the propulsion, systems, design and manufacturing groups for system layouts
Generate engineering drawings for new designs and approve all electrical prints for boat release to vendors and to manufacturing.
Review and approve load calculations based on ABYC standards for AC and DC electrical systems
Determine shore power configuration and generator size (120-V,240-V, 50/60 Hertz)
Determine battery and charging system requirements for DC electrical system
Determine grounding and galvanic protection requirements for AC and DC electrical systems
Design and approve main and distribution panel boards for AC electrical systems
Technical design and layout of audio and visual systems including sizing, layout, cabling and schematics
Technical design and layout of navigation electronics including panels, support cabling and schematics
Provide manufacturing with technical support and direction including trouble shooting, testing and system verification.
Generate Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Notice’s (ECN) as required
Perform design verification tests on finished product and develop criteria for DVPR testing
Review and approve owner’s manuals for accurate and complete electrical descriptions and information
Attend ABYC electrical project technical committees
Perform final electrical design verification tests
Insure timely and adequate completion of all applicable phases of project
Facilitate training seminars for assembly personal informing them of new construction requirements and sound practices commensurate with MasterCraft Holdings standards.
Customer Service Support including travel to field units.