Electrical Engineer

Safe Fleet•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Meet the Smart Safety Company At Safe Fleet our name says it all. We make fleet vehicles – and everyone in and around them – safer. Our fleet safety platform brings together best-in-class products, ground-breaking technology, and a 100-year history of fleet know-how and innovation to solve the world’s biggest fleet safety problems. We are re-defining what safety means for fleets of every type – from school buses to waste collection trucks, firefighting to utility vehicles, police cruisers to delivery vans. We are a fast-growing manufacturing, service, and technology company with over 1700 employees in over 20 locations across Canada and the US. We’re looking for motivated self-starters with innovative thinking to join our team and help us achieve our growth and performance goals. Sound like you? At Safe Fleet, you are empowered to build a career that will take you where you want to go. You'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the tools necessary to achieve personal success. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including Medical, Dental, 401K and bonuses. We're a background check and pre-hire drug screen company where allowed by law. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Proficient in PLC programming and design, schematic design (in 2D/3D CAD, VIZIO), PCB (printed circuit board) design, digital and analog circuits, robotics, hands on repair / trouble shooting expertise, DC electric motors, electronic solenoids/actuators, and lighting (LED technology and flashtube). Strong electro-mechanical product aptitude. Proficient in the design, updating and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical equipment used to validate and document product performance/ compliance. Includes data captures, manufacturing interfaces, and report generation for review at regular intervals. Proficient in use of electrical validation equipment, test methods and standards. Ability to perform field diagnostics and work with external suppliers and customers to diagnose product related issues. Experience in design analysis, root cause analysis, product testing and validation, project management. Familiar with DVP, DFMEA, DFS and DFM strategies. Generates, modifies, and reviews detailed CAD models and drawings. Including electrical/ mechanical layouts, assembly drawings, and drawings of intermediate and final assemblies for use in production, or to vendors. Designs and documents will adhere to established company and industry specifications. (Autodesk Inventor experience a plus). Creates and manages BOMs in conjunction with Engineering Change Release Management. Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on equipment or quality control activities. Maintains a working knowledge of the latest codes and new developments in testing and examination methods of processes, materials, and products. Other duties may be require Safe Fleet does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This position must be able to communicate at all levels and in all departments of the company. He/she must demonstrate a mature and professional acceptance and handling of responsibilities.
Strong experience in engineering software packages, design processes, organizational methods, project management / planning and cost analysis.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variable
Will use computer-assisted engineering, design, analysis and testing software.
Minimum Educational: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree
5-7 years of experience in an Electrical Engineering related position.

Nice To Haves

Autodesk Inventor experience a plus

Responsibilities

Proficient in PLC programming and design, schematic design (in 2D/3D CAD, VIZIO), PCB (printed circuit board) design, digital and analog circuits, robotics, hands on repair / trouble shooting expertise, DC electric motors, electronic solenoids/actuators, and lighting (LED technology and flashtube). Strong electro-mechanical product aptitude.
Proficient in the design, updating and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical equipment used to validate and document product performance/ compliance. Includes data captures, manufacturing interfaces, and report generation for review at regular intervals.
Proficient in use of electrical validation equipment, test methods and standards.
Ability to perform field diagnostics and work with external suppliers and customers to diagnose product related issues.
Experience in design analysis, root cause analysis, product testing and validation, project management. Familiar with DVP, DFMEA, DFS and DFM strategies.
Generates, modifies, and reviews detailed CAD models and drawings. Including electrical/ mechanical layouts, assembly drawings, and drawings of intermediate and final assemblies for use in production, or to vendors. Designs and documents will adhere to established company and industry specifications. (Autodesk Inventor experience a plus).
Creates and manages BOMs in conjunction with Engineering Change Release Management.
Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on equipment or quality control activities.
Maintains a working knowledge of the latest codes and new developments in testing and examination methods of processes, materials, and products.
Other duties may be require