Staff Electrical Engineer - Quality

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

As the Staff Electrical Engineer, you will lead and develop “Bus Health.” You will be a key member of the Quality team, responsible for the qualification of vehicle body controller and systems algorithms for all future products. You will vet Controls and Electronics opportunities to aid with production yields and efficiencies. You will develop the controls and communications logic to determine vehicle health for the first in class zero emission bus. This is a hands-on position working closely with the New Product Development team and strategically with the Advanced Engineering team.

The Staff Electrical Engineer reports directly to the Senior Director, Quality.

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to qualify customized algorithms for all sub-systems and components on the bus
• Qualify the controls logic and functional checks in simulation as well as on the vehicle
• Test functional requirements for the body controller, communication interface, diagnostics and fault detection for new development vehicles
• Evolve a deeper understanding of the entire bus and how each component works
• Review revision control for all vehicle software throughout its lifecycle
• Work closely with low voltage and high voltage design engineers to certify the communication protocol required for each sub-system and component. To include functional operational checks both in manufacturing and final vehicle release
• Participate in DFMEA sessions to identify technical risks and reduce potential failure modes in the designs
• Participate in supporting the first vehicle of a new bus application
• Participate in training with production support technicians and troubleshooters on the theory of operations and controls logic behind each sub-system and component
• Work with engineering on complex troubleshooting with on-site production support team and/or remote troubleshooting of issues with the field service team
• Data collection and analysis using CAN tools or telematics system to assist with troubleshooting issues in production and in the field
• Support the Validation team by developing test plans to ensure that the design has met all the program requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in vehicle controls development or related area
• Understand open and closed loop control systems for electrical sensors, actuators, body controller
• Proficient with MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow chart
• Experience with ladder logic controls such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens
• Familiar with automotive communication networks such as CAN-Bus, LIN, and Ethernet
• Exposure to J1939/CAN tools such as CANalyzer, P-CAN, CANoe, etc.
• Understand harness and schematic drawings
• Knowledge of low voltage and high voltage systems design
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with tools such as scope, meter, and power supply in a manufacturing environment
• Acquainted with vehicle regulatory such as FMVSS, DOT, and NHTSA
• Familiarity with software development using C/C++ or model development
• Familiar with 8D, five whys, and fishbone process to diagnose complex control device and harness issues and propose practical solutions
• Comfortable working around low voltage and high voltage systems
• Proficient with MS Office tools such Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Working environment is primarily indoors (office and production environment), however, at times job may require time spent outdoors
• Regularly required to sit, stand and walk and occasionally kneel or squat
• Limited travel may be required
• Standard start time: 5:00AM

EXPECTED COMPENSATION

$70,000 - $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.