Electrical Engineer

Summit Bodyworks • Fort Lupton, CO

2h • $74,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Summit Bodyworks is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design, integration, and continuous improvement of electrical systems within our manufacturing operations. This role will focus on 12V/24V DC vehicle systems, multiplex/CAN integration, wiring harness design, and production support.

This is a hands-on engineering position working closely with manufacturing, quality, and production teams to ensure reliable, safe, and scalable electrical system performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience working with vehicle or mobile equipment electrical systems.
• Experience with 12V/24V DC systems.
• Familiarity with CAN bus systems (J1939 preferred).
• Experience creating and interpreting wiring schematics.
• Strong understanding of load calculations, grounding strategy, and circuit protection.
• Ability to support a manufacturing/production environment.
• Ability to successfully complete a General Abilities Assessment and pass a post-offer background check, physical and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in bus, specialty vehicle, heavy truck, RV, or emergency vehicle manufacturing.
• Experience with harness design.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar tools.
• Experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting production troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and modify low-voltage (12V/24V DC) electrical systems for commercial bus applications.
• Create and maintain wiring schematics, harness drawings, and electrical documentation.
• Support integration of vehicle systems including lighting, ADA equipment, camera systems, HVAC controls, and auxiliary components.
• Work with multiplex/CAN systems (J1939) and support troubleshooting of communication issues.
• Perform load calculations and ensure proper circuit protection (fusing, relays, breakers).
• Support production teams with real-time troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of electrical designs and processes.
• Collaborate with chassis OEM partners to ensure compliant and reliable system integration.
• Support engineering change orders (ECO/ECN) and revision control processes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance.
• 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution.
• HSA and/or FSA, as applicable.
• Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Company Paid Holidays.
• Employee Car Discount Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level