Electrical Engineer - Entry Level

Summary

The Engineer I Electrical position is responsible for production design, development, and product / process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, development, or re-design of new or existing productions of an easy to moderate nature through the release, build, and validation process working from direct instruction and/ or requirements
• Follow processes to achieve goals
• Apply information or analysis to data
• Use established procedures to perform assigned tasks with little ingenuity, originality with detailed instructions or immediate supervision
• Support senior engineers on completion of tasks related to new product development or field issue resolution
• Produce engineering documentation such as 2-D schematics, 3-D models and assemblies, Production Assembly Drawings (PADs), part requirement drawings, etc.
• Develop engineering bills of materials that are complete, accurate, and on-time
• Effectively utilize computer-assisted engineering or design software to perform engineering tasks
• Assign or approve work for CAD draftspersons, designers, technicians, or engineers
• Support robustness engineering activities
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology required
• 0-2 years' experience in engineering or a related technical field
• Required engineering skills include both analytical and "hands-on" abilities
• Consistent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task and prioritize workload
• Creative and innovative team player
• Intermediate-level user in Microsoft Office Suite
• CAD experience with emphasis on 2D and 3D; SolidWorks preferred
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Versatile, flexible, and a willingness to adapt to changing priorities
• Willing to improve self / area / company (including pursing additional training, if needed)
• Basic knowledge of Company and products
• Familiar with technical publications and associations
• Familiar with applicable industry standards, codes and regulations

Electrical Skills

• Basic understanding of automotive branch circuitry design
• Basic understanding of CAN protocol for J1939 preferred
• Basic programming knowledge
• Basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge