Staff Applications Engineer

GILLIG • Livermore, CA

132d • $75,000 - $275,000

About The Position

As the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, GILLIG buses play a critical role in the environmental and social initiatives in communities across our nation. GILLIG is on the forefront in the transition to zero-emission vehicles and has an unmatched reputation in the industry for quality, reliability, durability, service, and support. From initial design through final assembly, each GILLIG bus is designed and built in Livermore, CA. The Staff Applications Engineer collaborates extensively with customers, tackling potentially complex needs requiring advanced conceptual thinking and independent judgment. Their efficiency is enhanced through strong familiarity with the GILLIG product and overall bus industry while demonstrating a keen sense for identifying opportunities for design reuse and controlling variation.

Requirements

• Bachelor or advanced degree in Engineering
• Minimum 8 years of experience within the Engineering industry, with significant experience in technical sales support and customer relationship management
• Existing Staff Engineer title in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls
• Fluent with BOM, documentation control, and revision/version management. Experience with a configure-to-order product and modular BOM management is required
• Fluency in CAD software such as NX, CREO, SolidWorks, or Zuken E3
• Demonstrated design expertise in bus structure, powertrain, body, interior, HVAC, ITS, electrical power distribution, or vehicle controls. Expertise in more than one area is required
• Experience working with major component suppliers, engineering service suppliers, and product validation engineers
• Experience in the direct design of components including Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Service (DFS), and cost-efficiency (Value Engineering)
• Experience with hands-on troubleshooting, product assembly, prototyping, testing, and validation activities (on-site and at remote locations)

Responsibilities

• Work closely with customers to understand their specific needs and requirements, providing consultation on possible customizations and modifications to standard bus models
• Create customized proposals and presentations to demonstrate how GILLIG buses meet customer needs
• Develop technical documentation to support proposals and discussions with customers, ensuring thorough and accurate filing for later retrieval and reuse as necessary
• Review, understand, and translate customer requirements into agreed-upon technical solutions ahead of passing these on to the design team
• Manage the creation and release of BOMs, identify pre-existing parts, and ensure accurate definition and documentation
• Provide significant support towards engineering programs, defining technical schedules and deliveries, and assisting with cost definition
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners such as electrical, controls, and manufacturing engineers to iterate designs
• Monitor market trends, competitor offerings, and customer feedback to support strategic decision-making and product positioning

Benefits

• Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums
• Generous retirement plan and other comprehensive benefits
• Flexible schedules depending on project needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees