Electrical Engineer I/II, Sustaining

3 days ago


Livermore, California, United States GILLIG Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer I/II to join our Sustaining Engineering team at GILLIG, a leading manufacturer of transit buses in the United States. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for supporting our core product line from Clean Diesel to Battery Electric buses.

Your primary responsibilities will include troubleshooting issues, analyzing root causes, and developing solutions to enhance cost-effectiveness, quality, delivery, and performance. You will work collaboratively with our team to drive innovation and improvements across our product lines, assisting in resolving technical issues in Supply Chain, Production, and Field operations.

Technical Focus

The mission of the Sustaining Engineering team is to develop new option content, cost & performance improvements to the current product, and drive resolution of technical Supply Chain, Production, and Field issues. You will have an emphasis on providing robust, service-friendly, and cost-conscious electrical designs for vehicles with low voltage (12/24VDC) and high-voltage (600VDC, 240/480VAC) systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct hands-on troubleshooting of components and vehicle systems
  • Identify and evaluate design solutions to enhance cost-effectiveness, quality, delivery, and performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
  • Assess customer requirements and align them with existing designs or develop new designs as necessary
  • Develop and uphold technical specifications to achieve desired performance at the component level
  • Provide robust, service-friendly, and cost-conscious electrical designs for vehicle's low voltage (12/24VDC) and high-voltage (600V DC, 240/480V AC) systems
  • Maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) and comprehensive project documentation throughout the project lifecycle
  • Execute assigned component tasks independently while seeking guidance for system-level tasks from senior engineers
  • Foster effective collaboration with various stakeholders including engineers, designers, technicians, sales representatives, installers, and project managers to ensure timely and budget-compliant project delivery
  • Offer technical design support across multiple departments including sales, product engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, field service, and quality assurance
  • Apply relevant industry practices and standards (e.g., NFPA, NEC, APTA, ADA, FMVSS) to all design activities
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
  • Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience
  • Familiarity with manufacturing environment and processes
  • Skilled in diagnose, troubleshoot, and root cause analysis of automotive electrical systems at a component level
  • Experienced in the application of electrical design fundamentals and industrial control systems
  • Working knowledge in electrical power distribution including AC and DC systems
  • In-depth knowledge of electrical load calculation and circuit protection
  • Experienced with low and high voltage system design and necessary safety guidelines (LOTO,...)
  • Experienced in generating harnesses and electrical schematic using CAD software
  • Familiarity with automotive industry standards such as SAE, NFPA, FMVSS, etc.
  • Familiar with automotive mechanical systems and their functions, understanding of the automotive industry and the unique challenges it presents, heavy duty background a plus
Work Environment

Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Regularly required to sit for long periods, stand, and walk, and occasionally kneel or squat

Fast paced work environment

Standard start time 6:30 AM (negotiable)

Expected Compensation

$75,000 - $275,000/annual salary + premium benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job classification, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

GILLIG is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.



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