Product Engineer - Electrical Contractor

AM General•Auburn Hills, MI

26d

About The Position

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us. We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith! We are R esponsive We have I ntegrity We are D ynamic We exhibit E xcellence PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for the design and development of military and commercial vehicle electrical components and subassemblies of considerable technical magnitude Approves releasing engineering designs at prototype, test, development, and production phases of a program Creates and releases vehicle electrical schematics for internal and external use Determines vehicle and component level test requirements May assist in set-up/monitoring of a testing program Analyzes, evaluates, and reports test results to determine acceptability or needed modifications in meeting specifications Ensures all vehicle issues are identified, resolved, and documented during prototype builds, testing, or product launches Maintains contact with vendors and subcontractors to keep abreast of new materials, products, sources, pricing, and lead-time requirements Solicits vendor knowledge and participation in product standardization and cost reduction Provides information and direction to facilitate building of prototype vehicles Revises design package based on feedback from prototype activities

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Similar Engineering Role
1-4 years’ experience in an engineering environment
Product Engineer with knowledge in electrical systems, wiring, electrical vehicle kits, interior electrical integration, and development
Interpretation of requirements, specifications, and standards applicable to vehicles and/or assemblies, including understanding customer requirements, creating component requirements, and understanding supplier interfaces and schematics
Proficient computer knowledge and skills- including Microsoft Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate
Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one’s eyes with one’s fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks
Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls
Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks, including the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company’s property surrounding facility, or additional work areas
Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance
Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups
Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time, including performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods
Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

Nice To Haves

Experience with Mentor Graphics Capital Harness suite is a plus
Experience with SAE J1939 or other CAN networks and familiarity with CAN interface engineer tools (CANalyzer, CANoe, etc.) is a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for the design and development of military and commercial vehicle electrical components and subassemblies of considerable technical magnitude
Approves releasing engineering designs at prototype, test, development, and production phases of a program
Creates and releases vehicle electrical schematics for internal and external use
Determines vehicle and component level test requirements
May assist in set-up/monitoring of a testing program
Analyzes, evaluates, and reports test results to determine acceptability or needed modifications in meeting specifications
Ensures all vehicle issues are identified, resolved, and documented during prototype builds, testing, or product launches
Maintains contact with vendors and subcontractors to keep abreast of new materials, products, sources, pricing, and lead-time requirements
Solicits vendor knowledge and participation in product standardization and cost reduction
Provides information and direction to facilitate building of prototype vehicles
Revises design package based on feedback from prototype activities