Senior Engineer I/II, Sustaining (Electrical) – 1295536

We are the largest and most dependable manufacturer of Heavy-Duty Transit Buses in North America. Our customers are in all 50 states, and include cities, counties, transit districts, universities, and major private fleet operators. We are headquartered in Dublin, CA.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Engineer I/II position is responsible for engineering design, problem resolution and other engineering duties in support of the design as well as manufacturing of subsystems.  Individuals will have direct influence at subsystem level to optimize the piece parts and subsystems.  The Senior Engineer I/II positions reports to the Engineering Supervisor but may also get direction/guidance from senior engineers.

TECHNICAL FOCUS

• Emphasis on providing robust, service-friendly, and cost-conscious electrical designs for vehicle low voltage (12/24VDC) and high-voltage (600VDC, 240/480VAC) systems
• Experienced troubleshooting capabilities that efficiently drive to root cause and ability to identify & implement permanent corrective actions
• Familiarity with vehicle and/or industrial control systems

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate subsystem level design/ideas to internal/external customers
• Evaluate and interpret customer product requirements
• Develop product designs to meet customer needs
• Map requirements onto existing designs and/or develop new designs as needed
• Optimize designs via analytical, numerical and/or empirical assessments
• Ensure product designs are met by creating mechanical, thermal, and electrical model/analysis
• Produce and/or evaluate design solutions that improve cost, quality, delivery, and performance
• Direct CAD designer to complete 3D models and drawings as necessary
• Release drawings to support production, cost estimation and prototype quotes
• Review CAD models/drawings at the component, subsystem, and system level to ensure their integrity
• Use CAD modelling software to create components, assemblies, and engineering drawings for manufacturing
• Conceptualize appropriate mechanical & electrical design including design for manufacture and assembly
• Document final design upon the successful development of component and simple subsystem, which includes releasing the final technical specification, related design calculation, and design (manual or guideline)
• Create and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) along with all project documentation
• Design and document solutions, within the scope of concepts, for components and modules, taking project guidelines (e.g., safety, quality, costs, weights, dates) into consideration
• Detail mechanical & electrical design including design for manufacture and assembly
• Advise stakeholders on the technical issues that affect the product design, production cycle-time & cost
• Analyse assignments and determine engineering specifications which must be fulfilled for problems or projects
• Support production ramp & ongoing/continuous product/process improvement
• Perform and coordinate laboratory testing of prototypes for system level characterization
• Work with the test engineer(s) to create DVP&R, execute the defined test plan and review the test results/reports
• Conduct field testing and provide preliminary evaluations
• Develop and maintain the technical specification for desired performance at the subsystem level
• Ability to prioritize assigned tasks to maintain schedule
• Work independently on assigned subsystem tasks with some guidance required from senior engineers on subsystem level tasks
• Work productively with engineers, designers, technicians, sales representatives, installers, and project managers so the project is delivered on schedule and on budget
• Provide technical design support to sales, product engineering, manufacturing, and quality organizations
• Provide technical mentorship/oversight to junior engineers at system level
• Organize design review with the manufacturing engineer team as well as project review with the management team to ensure product development completion is on time
• Support purchasing, field service and other internal customers as required
• Lead or support prototype order and procurement
• Operate in a team environment and provide input to design solution during the design development phase
• Apply knowledge of company products, policies, and practices to provide economies through standardization of parts and products
• Apply lean principles in designs and processes
• Area of expertise at the system level
• Complete the initial concept DFMEA and continually update it throughout the life of the development
• Develops individual analytical skills and is also knowledgeable about the best tools/methods to analyse a given design problem as well as develop a solid understanding of design risk factors (Pre req for DFMEA line above)
• Model and drawing documentation are accurate/complete
• Hands on troubleshooting of vehicle systems
• Lead Root Cause Analysis
• Released designs are cost effective, manufacturable, serviceable, and meet all performance objectives as well as customer requirements
• Supports design decisions with detailed analyses
• Validate designs virtually with FEA and CFD along with real world validation using test rigs, dynamometer, etc.
• Lead FMEA

Additionally, at the Senior Engineer II Level:

• Communicate system & vehicle level designs to internal/external customers
• Work with internal and external business partners/vendors to drive key technology insights as well we derive implications for vehicle development projects
• Guide, supervise and lead complex development and failure analysis process for different mechanical/electrical systems
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers at systems level
• Act as the project technical leader to gather and understand all related information for technical advancement
• Complete the initial concept DFMEA and continually update it throughout the life of the development
• Coordinate and manage the execution of prototype builds as well as review
• Applies technical judgment to identify the best ideas and avoid potential problems as well as understands/introduces innovative technologies as needed for the best design

REQUIREMENTS

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline required
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience

Understanding of:

• Heavy-Duty Transit Bus Duty Cycle
• Ability to read and produce mechanical drawings
• Application of structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for components and weldments
• Application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Automotive mechanical systems and functions
• Ability to read and product mechanical drawings
• Typical manufacturing tolerances associated with sheet metal/machined parts
• Application sound electrical design fundamentals
• Detailed knowledge and application of industry practices and standards (NFPA, NEC, APTA, etc.)
• Working knowledge in electrical power distribution including AC and DC systems
• In-depth knowledge of the electrical load calculation and circuit protection
• Exhibits insight and mechanical/electrical design sense to develop/meet design requirements with product designs that are manufacturable, cost-efficient, reliable, and better than the competition
• Experienced with high voltage system design and necessary safety guidelines as well as low voltage harness design
• Generating harnesses and electrical schematic using CAD software
• Familiarity with automotive components such as circuit breakers, relays, and wiring, etc.
• Understanding of automotive industry standards such as SAE, NFPA, FMVSS, etc.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and environment
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot automotive electrical systems

Additionally, at the Senior Engineer II Level:

• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience
• Advanced communication regarding vehicle development projects to internal/external customers
• Proven conceptual DFMEA experience throughout lifecycle of project
• Full Cycle management and execution of prototype builds
• Previous Lead/Supervisory experience

ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk and occasionally kneel or squat
• Limited travel may be required
• Typical start time is 6:00am (negotiable)