Engineer II, Sustaining Engineering (Electrical)

As the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, GILLIG buses play a critical role in the environmental and social initiatives in communities across our nation.  GILLIG is on the forefront in the transition to zero-emission vehicles and has an unmatched reputation in the industry for quality, reliability, durability, service, and support.  From initial design through final assembly, each GILLIG bus is designed and built in Livermore, CA

WHY GILLIG

• Leader in environmentally friendly mobility solutions including battery electric, hybrid electric, near-zero CNG and clean diesel transit buses
• Renowned for its inclusive team/family-oriented culture
• Stable, successful, and growing organization – a Bay Area business for over 132 years!
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums, generous retirement plan and other comprehensive benefits

ABOUT THE ROLE

This Engineering position is responsible for engineering design, problem resolution and other engineering duties in support of the design and manufacturing of parts and sub-systems.  This person will have direct influence at the part level to optimize the piece parts and sub-systems.  This position reports to the Engineering Supervisor but may also get direction/guidance from senior engineers.  This is a direct, full-time position with GILLIG.

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
• Emphasis on providing robust, service-friendly, and cost-conscious electrical designs for vehicle low voltage (12/24VDC) and high-voltage (600VDC, 240/480VAC) systems
• Experienced troubleshooting capabilities that efficiently drive to root cause and ability to identify & implement permanent corrective actions
• Familiarity with vehicle and/or industrial control systems

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Communicate component level design/ideas to internal/external customers
• Evaluate customer product requirements and develops product designs to meet customer needs
• Interpret customer requirements, and map requirements onto existing designs when possible, and/or develop new designs when needed
• Optimize design via analytical, numerical and/or empirical assessments
• Ensure thermal and electrical model analysis are accurate as well as product requirements are met
• Produce and/or evaluate possible design solutions to improve cost, quality, delivery, and performance on specialized knowledge of engineering applications together with possible involvement of other functional engineers and/or customer/supplier personnel
• Direct CAD Designers to complete 3D models and drawings as necessary
• Release drawings accordingly to support production cost estimation and prototype quotes
• Review CAD models and drawings of component to ensure their integrity
• Use CAD modeling software to create components, assemblies, and engineering drawings for manufacturing
• Create and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) along with all project documentation
• Design and document solutions, within the scope of concepts for components and modules, taking project guidelines (e.g., safety, quality, cost, weight, and dates) into consideration
• Detailed electrical design including design for manufacture and assembly
• Analyze assignments and determine engineering specifications which must be fulfilled for problems as well as projects
• Support production ramp & ongoing/continuous product/process improvement
• Perform and coordinate laboratory testing of prototypes for component characterization
• Work with the test engineer(s) to create DVP&R, execute the defined test plan and review the test results/reports
• Conduct field testing and provide preliminary evaluations
• Develop and maintain the technical specification for desired performance at the component level
• Ability to prioritize assigned tasks to maintain schedule
• Work independently on assigned component tasks with some guidance required from senior engineers on sub system level tasks
• Work productively with other engineers, designers, technicians, sales representatives, installers, and project managers so the project is delivered on schedule and on budget
• Support purchasing, fields service and other internal customers as required
• Lead or support prototype order and procurement
• Operate in a team environment and provide input to design solution during the design development phase
• Apply industry practices and standards (NFPA, NEC, APTA, etc.) at the direction of the senior engineers
• Area of expertise at the component level
• Ensure model and drawing documentation is accurate and complete
• Exhibits insight on electrical design sense to develop and meet design requirements with product designs that are manufacturable, serviceable, meet all performance objectives and meet customer requirements
• Hands-on troubleshooting of vehicle systems
• Released designs are cost effective, manufacturable, serviceable, meet all performance objectives, and meet customer requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent discipline required
• Minimum 4 years of engineering experience
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Skills
• Familiarity with manufacturing process and environment
• Electrical Engineer:
• Application of sound electrical design fundamentals
• Working knowledge in electrical power distribution including AC and DC systems
• In-depth knowledge of electrical load calculation and circuit protection
• Experienced with high voltage system design and necessary safety guidelines
• Experienced with low voltage harness design
• Experienced in generating harnesses and electrical schematic using CAD software
• Familiarity with automotive components such as circuit breakers, relays, and wiring, etc.
• Familiarity with automotive industry standards such as SAE, NFPA, FMVSS, etc.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot automotive electrical systems

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk and occasionally kneel or squat
• Limited travel may be required
• Standard start time: 6:00AM (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.