Electrical Product Engineer

Role Summary

We are seeking an Electrical Product Engineer to join our team and help drive our continued success. This role plays an important part in supporting our customers, strengthening our business, and contributing to the long-term growth of Douglas Dynamics.

How You Will Contribute

• Design, develop, and test electrical components and systems for Commercial Snow & Ice related products focusing on Customer Requirements, Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Provide engineering expertise in cross-functional teams to ensure the ongoing improvement and communication of product quality, error proofing of processes, and productivity improvements while reducing cost.
• Own the concept, design, production, testing, and performance validation of electrical prototypes which includes internal lab testing as well as external field testing.
• Complete and maintain all required documentation such as engineering reports, test reports, and development plans.
• Ensure new designs and processes meet or exceed company/customer standards for safety, quality, performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Enter, check, maintain, and complete complex Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs).
• Afford to create product literature including owner's manuals, parts lists, installation instructions, and mechanics guides.
• Participate in Kaizen / 3P events, Root Cause Analysis, Design Reviews.
• Maintain 5S culture.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent required.
• Desire to grow professionally through continuing education and learning center opportunities.

Technical Skills

• Preferred experience in the following: 12-48V DC systems, Automotive electronics and communication protocols (CAN/LIN), wire harnesses, DC Motors, electromechanical systems.
• Familiar with electrical component data sheets and part specifications.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate common hand, power, and machine tools to produce prototype parts to specifications.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and materials including plastics.
• Diagnostics of electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Working knowledge of 2D Cad/DraftSight, Arduino/Raspberry Pi, Oscilloscope, Multimeter, data acquisition equipment and Microsoft suite of products.
• Experience using Python and PLC/Ladder logic is desirable but not required.

Communication Skills

• Listen and speak effectively with other employees at all locations and levels.
• Communicate clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide clear information, specifications, and details with suppliers, design partners, customers, and employees.
• Must be highly effective in a team environment.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit, use hands in fine motor skills, use a computer and Microsoft Teams environment.
• Intermittent lifting to 40lbs.
• Working Environment: Office setting with occasional lab, outdoor, and manufacturing environment requiring personal protective equipment (PPE) including hearing protection, eye protection and metatarsal guards required, other safety PPE as needed.
• Intermittent travel to other company locations, test sites, or supplier/customer visits.