Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Distribution

GILLIG•Livermore, CA

14h•$75,000 - $164,310•Onsite

About The Position

The 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 position with GILLIG. This is an on-site position in Livermore, CA and will report directly 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 5 years of progressive engineering experience
Automotive, commercial and/or heavy-duty vehicle design familiarity, direct experience a plus
Fluent with BOM, documentation control, and revision/version management. Experience with a configure-to-order product and modular BOM management a plus
Demonstrated working knowledge of wiring harness design and formboard drawing creation using CAD tools such as Zuken, Zuken E3, Capital, and AutoCAD Electrical, with a proven ability to create manufacturable designs and address routing challenges
Experience working with major component suppliers, engineering service suppliers, testing suppliers and product validation engineers
Fluent in the direct design of components including Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Service (DFS), and cost-efficiency (Value Engineering)
Highly skilled in hands-on troubleshooting, product assembly, prototyping, testing, and validation—both on-site and remotely—utilizing diagnostic tools such as multimeters, power supplies, CANalyzer, and oscilloscopes to identify and resolve electrical system issues
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, including implementing diagnostics and troubleshooting tools for signal integrity across vehicle control modules
Possess a strong understanding of regulatory compliance and standards applicable to heavy-duty vehicle electrical systems, including SAE, NFPA, and ISO standards, as well as environmental and safety-critical requirements

Responsibilities

Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM), defining appropriate application of parts & assembly; providing input on modular BOM structure to maintain and improve configuration efficiency
Gather information regarding supplier components, existing GILLIG designs and technological advancements to rationalize and optimize design concepts
Use analytical tools to assess designs of self and others, including but not limited to, power, grounding, circuit protection, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), signal integrity, and thermal management
Perform design trade-offs and optimization to devise robust, manufacturable, and maintainable design concepts
Use ECAD tools to create, review & release vehicle components, schematics and harness assemblies
Gain a mastery of both Customer & Design REI releases, including significant involvement in BOM structuring, Change Control, Production Change Order (PCO), and Engineered Production Change
Support designs throughout entre lifecycle, including development, production launch, variant designs & customization, and field support
Provide expert input working with the test engineer(s) to create DVP&R, execute the defined test plan and review the test results/reports
Provide engineering input to technical publications, such as schematics, service, parts, and driver’s manuals
Collaborate and iterate designs with cross-functional partners such as mechanical, controls, manufacturing engineers, as well as production personnel
Operate in a primary role, proposing solutions to more senior engineers or management for evaluation
Train and mentor junior engineers, assisting in their technical growth by reviewing their designs, providing feedback, and guiding them through design processes, best practices, and company standards