Electrical Systems Engineer
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Overview
Job Description
How You Will Make an ImpactThe Electrical Systems Engineer III is responsible for designing electrical systems to integrate Reading's products, as well as third-party components, directly with the vehicle, predominantly Ford, GM, and RAM commercial trucks and vans. Responsibilities include designing electrical, electronic, electro-mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
The Nuts and Bolts
Lead engineering activities in phase-gated New Product Development (NPD) projects, from business case to launch, for creating electrical and electronic solutions that integrate seamlessly into OEM vehicle systemsDesign custom electrical systems based on customer specsWork directly with OEM's and customers to understand and achieve the required functional specifications for successDesign custom parts for integration into vocational vehicles to meet customer, technical, and regulatory specificationsCreate and Revise 2D and 3D drawings and Bills of Material (BOM's) for systems and componentsAssist other Designers and Engineers with required expertise to complete supporting design activitiesEngage in or direct software planning, coding and development as requiredCreate Design and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis Plans; PFMEA & DFMEASupport identification and validation of new vendors jointly with Procurement, Supply Chain, and Engineering teamsDirect design, development and manufacturing activities with electrical hardware and software vendors as requiredDevelop test plans; Design Validation Plan & Report (DVP&R), for NPD projectsSupport the operations team in design-for-manufacture activities and the pilot build process as neededSupport development of control plans to ensure ongoing quality and delivery of components and systemsCoordinate layout of illustrations and text for system operation and service manualsLead sustaining engineering for new and legacy electrical systems and vendors through product lifecycleRevise SolidWorks and AutoCAD assemblies, drawings, parts, schematics, and BOM's as requiredJointly responsible with Tech Support Engineer for problem-solving of system operation issues raised via the warranty and service departments, as well as Reading's distributor network and customer baseSupport Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing product features or improving metrics
Required CredentialsEducation:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Control Systems, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or similar program
Experience:
Five (5) years of experience within the vocational commercial vehicle market preferredExperience with design and development of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systemsExperience with data acquisition, telemetry, and telematicsDemonstrated engineering project leadership experiencePrior experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, etc.Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE ERP System) experienceManufacturing industry or background experience preferredSolidworks
Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge of sheet metal & weld fabrication processes preferredFamiliarity with Federal and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS and CMVSS)Knowledge of vehicle (truck and van, predominantly, Ford, GM, Ram) electrical architectureUnderstanding of multiple equipment components and their combined integration to achieve specific Ability to understand and create schematics that integrate with OE vehicle electrical systemsProficient in Microsoft Office programsAbility to problem solve and develop solutions with minimal supervision on strict time lines to deliver exceptional solutions for our customersEffective oral and written communication; excellent interpersonal skillsExcellent organizational skillsThe ability to collaborate with a multi-department teamBilingual preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE:
Sedentary work with extended periods of computer useMust be able to wear required Personal Protective equipment (PPE)
Travel:
Minimal (10%-15%) - to vendor, customer sites, as well as conferences and trade shows
How We Make an ImpactAt Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!
Some of Our Total RewardsWe offer big company perks with small company culture:
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life401(k) Savings Plan with Company MatchTuition Reimbursement10 paid holidaysGenerous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount ProgramPaid Training and Development Programs
J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.AGENCIES / THIRD PARTY RECRUITING FIRMS: Any unsolicited submissions received from third party agencies will be considered property of Reading Truck, and we will not be held liable for any fees related to those submissions.
To learn more about Careers with Reading Truck visit our careers page https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers/
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