Senior Electronics Engineer - Electronics

GILLIG•Livermore, CA

9d•$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 that will report directly to the Electrical Engineering Manager but may also receive direction and guidance from senior engineers. Within the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) & Surveillance group, you will thrive on the integration challenges around Infotainment, CAD/AVL/AVM (Computer-Aided Dispatch/Automatic Vehicle Location/Automatic Vehicle Monitoring), and cybersecurity needs of the bus. Each of our customers have the opportunity to spec their systems amongst a range of suppliers and you will work directly with these suppliers to appropriately engineer & document these systems and ensure their functionality. ITS & Surveillance ties together exterior signage, interior monitors/displays, surveillance & security, and vehicle monitoring systems to provide our customers and their riders with valuable information and communications across their transit networks. Staying current with the latest offerings of the full spectrum of vehicle surveillance, logic, passenger information, and security systems will give you a competitive edge. Enjoying a mix of working on vehicle harnessing, component integration, discrete signals, CANbus, antenna systems, and voice & data radio systems is a requirement for this team.

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 harness design and formboard drawing creation with fluency in CAD software such as Zuken or Capital
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)
Hands-on experience with vehicle harnessing, component integration, discrete signals, CANbus, antenna systems, and voice & data radio systems
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
Knowledge of RFI (Radio Frequency Interference), EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility), EMI (Electromagnetic Interference), ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) or stationary/mobile broadcast systems is highly beneficial
Prior experience with Infotainment systems, Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL), and Automatic Vehicle Monitoring (AVM) technologies is highly desirable
Experience in hands on troubleshooting of various electrical systems utilizing tools such as multimeters, power supplies, CANalyzer, Oscilloscopes, etc. in order to form conclusions around electrical system failures
Strong technical background creating and maintaining detailed electrical documentation across multiple design platforms (Zuken E3, AutoCAD), with ability to effectively communicate design requirements to manufacturing teams, field service technicians, and system integrators
Versatile team player who can effectively switch between detailed electrical design work, system integration tasks, and stakeholder communication, adapting quickly to changing priorities while maintaining high quality standards
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills focused around building collaborative relationships with transit technology vendors, transit agency departments, and other external partners, with emphasis in managing stakeholder communication during large-scale transit ITS implementations

Nice To Haves

Ability to lift 25 lbs
Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer
Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk and occasionally kneel or squat
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
Limited travel may be required
Must be able to navigate manufacturing environment, comfortable around heavy machinery, tools, etc.
Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment, (i.e. safety glasses, bump caps, hearing protection, etc.)

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 technical input to technical publications
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