The Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for assessing the technical needs and requirements for all assigned projects, creating engineering specifications, design validation, and releasing electrical component and systems, models, and drawings. The engineer will work on electrical product design tasks for new or improved body, chassis, powertrain, and electric systems. The Electrical Design Engineer will also interface with other functional groups within the organization including Project Management, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, Quality and Field Support as needed. The successful candidate will be detail oriented and able to complete tasks in a consistent and accurate manner.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assess project requirements and technical challenges; provide estimates and updates on all assigned tasks to Project Management and supervisor; conduct risk assessments
- Create low voltage electrical harnesses for SAE J1939 CAN communication and discrete communication
- Properly size wires and cables based on system load and requirements
- Create 3D models for components and sub-systems using Catia v6 CAD software
- Ensure all designs meet all applicable FMVSS, company or supplier technical requirements
- Define or assist in definition of electrical system and component specifications
- Produce component/system drawings and specifications that achieve safety, quality, timing, and cost targets; define bill of material requirements; define and maintain feature requirements or constraints; establish design and installation specifications
- Trouble shoot CAN network communication
- Program using Simulink software.
- Validate and approve new product designs in coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure they are safe, robust, and efficient
- Interact as necessary with system and component suppliers
- Communicate with internal teams including Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, and Sales
- Ability to manage multiple projects and strive for on-time completion of all assigned tasks and deliverables
- Provide design support to cross functional team to during development, procurement, launch, and support phases of projects.
EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
- Individual must be technically minded, and able to manage projects and assigned objectives to completion
- Minimum 5 years product design experience in a relevant automotive, truck, bus or other on-highway vehicle company
- Experience with computer-aided design/modelling software (CATIA V6 or equivalent)
- Experience with engineering design, quality, and problem-solving disciplines such as DFMEA, DVP&R, DFM, 8D, GD&T, etc.
- Familiarity with Matlab and Simulink Software
- Experience with any of these areas of electrical integration:
- Electric Vehicles
- CAN communication / J1939 data links / Multiplexing / Vehicle Electronic Programming Stations (VEPS)
- Automotive displays (LCD, Touchscreen, etc.)
- Collision Avoidance Systems
- Automotive Feature Integration
- Automotive Wiring /Harnesses
- Must possess strong technical expertise, ability to manage people and projects to completion.
- Excellent written and verbal technical communication, and time management skills
LOCATION: Georgia