Electrical Engineer II

Sherman and Reilly Inc•Chattanooga, TN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer II supports electrical systems on specialized equipment built by Sherman + Reilly for utility and infrastructure customers across North America. The role helps keep products manufacturable, reliable, functional, and current throughout their life cycle. Based on-site at the Chattanooga, Tennessee facility, it combines engineering work with hands-on support for production, testing, and training on the shop floor. The engineer troubleshoots build issues, trains technicians, manages engineering changes, addresses component obsolescence, and turns production feedback into practical design improvements. The position works closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Management, and Mechanical Engineering, and reports to the Engineering Manager (Sustaining).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
Strong knowledge of wire harness design, including wire sizing, connectors, routing, protection, and harness documentation.
Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including the ability to read schematics and use multimeters and other diagnostic tools.
Experience with engineering change management processes, including ECRs, ECOs, and drawing and BOM revision control.
Understanding of machine control circuits, including relays, switches, sensors, fuses, and power distribution.
Strong communication skills and ability to train and work effectively with shop-floor technicians.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of electrical engineering experience in heavy manufacturing, industrial equipment, mobile equipment, or related industries.
Experience with SolidWorks Electrical, including schematic and 3D capabilities.
Experience with 12/24V DC electrical systems on mobile or vehicle-mounted equipment.
Experience with electronic controls such as PLCs, mobile controllers, or CAN bus networks.
Experience with electrohydraulic controls such as proportional valves and solenoid drivers.
Experience with SolidWorks PDM or another PDM/PLM system.
Familiarity with relevant electrical standards such as SAE J1128, SAE J1939, or NFPA 79.
Hands-on experience as an electrician, electrical technician, or in harness manufacturing.
Experience with utility equipment such as pullers, tensioners, and reel trailers.

Responsibilities

Provide sustaining engineering support for electrical systems on existing products, including wire harnesses, control panels, and machine wiring.
Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and bills of materials using SolidWorks Electrical.
Process engineering change requests (ECRs) and engineering change orders (ECOs) from evaluation through implementation, including schematic and BOM updates.
Manage part obsolescence by identifying at-risk components, qualifying replacements, and updating documentation.
Troubleshoot electrical issues on the shop floor during production and testing in coordination with technicians.
Create work instructions and train shop-floor personnel on electrical assembly, harness installation, wiring practices, and troubleshooting.
Gather production technician feedback and convert it into design improvements that improve buildability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Perform root cause analysis on electrical issues identified in production, testing, or the field, and drive corrective actions.
Work with Supply Chain and vendors to resolve component availability, sourcing, and quality issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address technical and operational challenges.