Product Engineer- Electrical

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith

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PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the design and development of military and commercial vehicle electrical components and subassemblies of considerable technical magnitude
• Approves releasing engineering designs at prototype, test, development, and production phases of a program
• Creates and releases vehicle electrical schematics for internal and external use
• Determines vehicle and component level test requirements
• May assist in set-up/monitoring of a testing program
• Analyzes, evaluates, and reports test results to determine acceptability or needed modifications in meeting specifications
• Ensures all vehicle issues are identified, resolved, and documented during prototype builds, testing, or product launches
• Maintains contact with vendors and subcontractors to keep abreast of new materials, products, sources, pricing, and lead-time requirements
• Solicits vendor knowledge and participation in product standardization and cost reduction
• Provides information and direction to facilitate building of prototype vehicles
• Revises design package based on feedback from prototype activities

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• 1-4 years' experience in an engineering environment
• Product Engineer with knowledge in electrical systems, wiring, electrical vehicle kits, interior electrical integration, and development
• Experience with Mentor Graphics Capital Harness suite is a plus
• Experience with SAE J1939 or other CAN networks and familiarity with CAN interface engineer tools (CANalyzer, CANoe, etc.) is a plus
• Interpretation of requirements, specifications, and standards applicable to vehicles and/or assemblies, including understanding customer requirements, creating component requirements, and understanding supplier interfaces and schematics
• Proficient computer knowledge and skills- including Microsoft Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate
• Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one's eyes with one's fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks
• Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls
• Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks, including the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company's property surrounding facility, or additional work areas
• Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance
• Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
• Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups
• Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time, including performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Up to 25% travel may be required

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