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GILLIG · 12 hours ago

Staff Applications Engineer

Livermore, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$75K/yr - $200K/yr

8+ years exp

GILLIG is the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, known for its commitment to clean technology and environmentally friendly mobility solutions. The Staff Applications Engineer will work closely with customers to understand their specific needs, create customized proposals, and ensure seamless integration of solutions with the design team.

Automotive

Comp. & Benefits

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

Provide modular powertrain and powertrain-related configurations that satisfy customer expectations, specifications & requirements

Review customer specifications & requirements and deliver chassis & body structure designs as well as suspension, steering, and pneumatic brake systems that meet these needs

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

Qualification

Powertrain systemsVehicle structure designCAD softwareTechnical sales supportCustomer relationship managementCommunicationTime managementProblem solving

Required

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

Demonstrated experience of powertrain systems, including engines (ICE, electric, hybrid), transmissions (manual, automatic, dual-clutch), drivelines, axles, emissions systems and related components

Demonstrated experience of the design, development, and optimization of vehicle structures, weight & loading conditions, and overall structural performance

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

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

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)

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer

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

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

Must be able to navigate manufacturing environment, comfortable around heavy machinery, tools, etc

Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment, (i.e. safety glasses, bump caps, hearing protection, etc.)

20 % Travel required

Standard start time: 6:00 am (negotiable)