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GILLIG · 3 months ago

Senior Electrical Engineer - Zero Emission Bus

Pleasanton, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$75K/yr - $164K/yr

5+ years exp

GILLIG is the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, specializing in environmentally friendly mobility solutions. The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for designing and optimizing electrical systems for heavy-duty transit buses, ensuring safety, durability, and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Automotive

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM), defining appropriate application of parts & assembly; providing input on modular BOM structure to maintain and improve configuration efficiency

Gather information regarding supplier components, existing GILLIG designs and technological advancements to rationalize and optimize design concepts

Use analytical tools to assess designs of self and others, including but not limited to, power, grounding, circuit protection, harmonics, mechanical performance, and durability

Perform design trade-offs and optimization to devise robust, manufacturable, and maintainable design concepts

Use ECAD tools to create, review & release vehicle components, schematics and harness assemblies

Gain a mastery of both Customer & Design REI releases, including significant involvement in BOM structuring, Change Control, Production Change Order (PCO), and Engineered Production Change

Support designs throughout entire lifecycle, including development, production launch, variant designs & customization, and field support

Provide expert input working with the test engineer(s) to create DVP&R, execute the defined test plan and review the test results/reports

Provide technical input to technical publications

Collaborate and iterate designs with cross-functional partners such as mechanical, controls, manufacturing engineers, as well as production personnel

Operate in a primary role, proposing solutions to more senior engineers or management for evaluation

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringPower Distribution SystemsBOM ManagementHarness DesignAutomotive Communication ProtocolsCAD SoftwareElectrical Load AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationTime ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering. Electrical Engineering preferred

Minimum 5 years of progressive engineering experience

Automotive, commercial and/or heavy-duty vehicle design familiarity. Direct experience a plus

Fluent with BOM, documentation control, and revision/version management. Experience with a configure-to-order product and modular BOM management a plus

Demonstrated working knowledge of harness design and formboard drawing creation with fluency in CAD software such as Zuken or Capital

Experience working with major component suppliers, engineering service suppliers, testing suppliers and product validation engineers

Fluent in the direct design of components including Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Service (DFS), and cost-efficiency (Value Engineering)

Highly skilled in 'hands-on' troubleshooting, product assembly, prototyping, testing, and validation activities (on site and at remote locations)

Expert knowledge in the operation of various tools such as multimeters, power supplies, CANalyzer, and oscilloscopes

Previous experience with electrical load analysis and management, including power optimization and redundancy planning for low-voltage (12/24V) and high-voltage (600V or higher) systems

Possess hands-on experience with automotive communication protocols such as J1939, CAN, LIN, and Ethernet, including implementing diagnostics and troubleshooting tools for signal integrity across vehicle control modules

Working-level proficiency in wiring harness design and integration tools like AutoCAD Electrical, Zuken / E3, with a proven ability to create manufacturable designs and address routing challenges

Possess a strong understanding of regulatory compliance and standards applicable to heavy-duty vehicle electrical systems, including SAE, NFPA, and ISO standards, as well as environmental and safety-critical requirements