Electrical Engineer/Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Distribution

GILLIG • Livermore, CA

103d • $75,000 - $164,000

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer/Senior Electrical Engineer position is a hands-on role directly responsible for transit bus design. Duties involve requirements analysis engineering, concept design, detailed design, problem resolution, vehicle attribute design, BOM development, customer application research & other engineering duties that involve designing, configuring and industrializing electrical systems for the manufacturing of heavy-duty transit buses. This person will have direct influence at the systems and components level to optimize vehicle functionality and performance attributes. This is a direct, full-time, on-site position with GILLIG in Livermore, CA reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager but may also receive direction and guidance from senior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering. Electrical Engineering preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience within the Engineering industry
• Automotive, commercial and/or heavy-duty vehicle design familiarity. Direct experience a plus
• Familiarity with BOM management
• Fluency in CAD software such as Zuken E3 or Capital
• Experience working with component suppliers, engineering service suppliers, testing suppliers and product validation engineers
• Experience in the direct design of components including Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Service (DFS), and cost-efficiency (Value Engineering)
• Experience with hands-on troubleshooting, product assembly, prototyping, testing, and validation activities
• Working knowledge of various tools such as multimeters, power supplies, CANalyzer, and oscilloscopes
• Previous experience with electrical load analysis and management, including power optimization and redundancy planning for low-voltage (12/24V) and high-voltage (600V or higher) systems
• Possess hands-on experience with automotive communication protocols such as J1939, CAN, LIN, and Ethernet

Nice To Haves

• Experience in electrical harness manufacturing and/or industrial control systems
• Minimum 5 years of progressive engineering experience for Senior level
• Fluent with BOM, documentation control, and revision/version management
• Demonstrated working knowledge of wiring harness design and formboard drawing creation using CAD tools
• Highly skilled in hands-on troubleshooting, product assembly, prototyping, testing, and validation

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM), defining appropriate applications of parts and assembly
• Gather information regarding supplier components, existing GILLIG designs and technological advancements to rationalize and optimize design concepts
• Partner with the team to develop a course of action based on guidelines and modify processes and methods as required
• Use analytical tools to assess designs of self and others, including but not limited to, power, grounding, circuit protection, harmonics, mechanical performance, and durability
• Use ECAD tools to create, review & release vehicle electrical components, schematics and harness assemblies receiving guidance from senior engineers as needed
• Actively participate in the release process to put your designs into production
• Support designs throughout entire lifecycle, including development, production launch, variant designs & customization, and field support
• Work with the test engineer(s) to create DVP&R, execute the defined test plan and review the test results/reports
• Provide engineering input for technical publications, such as service, parts, and driver manuals
• Collaborate and iterate designs with cross-functional partners such as mechanical, controls and manufacturing engineers
• Troubleshoot vehicle electrical and network issues of varying complexity

Benefits

• Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums
• Generous retirement plan and other comprehensive benefits
• Flexible schedules depending on project needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees