Electrical Engineer

Getman Corporation.•Bangor, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer will design, develop and support electrical systems for mining vehicles. A successful Electrical Engineer will have a background in the design of electrical systems, selection / integration of components to meet system requirements, and a demonstrated ability to assist in troubleshooting control systems. This position involves working in a dynamic design environment co-located with our manufacturing plant, requiring the ability to apply both theoretical knowledge and practical experience while working with teammates to produce high quality products for mining vehicle applications.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering field from an accredited university (with strong knowledge in electric system and circuits).
Experience of 1 to 5 years with potential of expanding position/responsibilities for candidates with additional experience.
Programming experience is highly desired (PLC, MATLAB, Danfoss PLUS1 or similar)
Previous hands-on experience with electrical equipment, either through previous employment, personal interests, or other non-engineering positions.
Thorough understanding of electrical circuits and system functions.
Candidates must have excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments.
Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
Strong mechanical aptitude demonstrated through work experience or hobbies.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of electronic components such as microcontrollers, PLCs, etc. and vehicle CANbus is beneficial.
Understanding of manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Design vehicle electrical systems to meet requirements of customized orders.
Design major parts, harnesses and assemblies, utilizing CAD tools (Zuken, SolidWorks 3D, SolidWorks Electrical) to ensure proper form, fit, and function of design.
Support other engineering groups NPD (New Product Development) and ETO (Engineer-to-Order).
Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans, test cases, and scenarios based on product requirements.
Perform manual/automated tests to identify defects along with validating system operation and behavior.
Preparation of calculations for design adequacy in areas of component design.
Determination of root cause and resolution of vehicle integration problems on the production floor.
Prepare and/or check bills of material, create new part numbers, and manage engineering change orders.
Use knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials and other physical sciences to complete designs.
Exercise ingenuity to solve problems without extensive supervision.
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Meet deadlines while completing each job thoroughly and accurately.
Use foresight to identify and minimize risks associated with vehicle operations or maintenance.
Maintain a positive working relationship with Getman Corporation employees to ensure a cooperative and productive work environment.