Electrical Systems Engineer

How You Will Make An Impact

The Electrical Systems Engineer III is responsible for designing electrical systems to integrate Reading’s products, as well as third-party components, directly with the vehicle, predominantly Ford, GM, and RAM commercial trucks and vans. Responsibilities include designing electrical, electronic, electro-mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities in phase-gated New Product Development (NPD) projects, from business case to launch, for creating electrical and electronic solutions that integrate seamlessly into OEM vehicle systems
• Design custom electrical systems based on customer specs
• Work directly with OEM’s and customers to understand and achieve the required functional specifications for success
• Design custom parts for integration into vocational vehicles to meet customer, technical, and regulatory specifications
• Create and Revise 2D and 3D drawings and Bills of Material (BOM’s) for systems and components
• Assist other Designers and Engineers with required expertise to complete supporting design activities
• Engage in or direct software planning, coding and development as required
• Create Design and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis Plans; PFMEA & DFMEA
• Support identification and validation of new vendors jointly with Procurement, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams
• Direct design, development and manufacturing activities with electrical hardware and software vendors as required
• Develop test plans; Design Validation Plan & Report (DVP&R), for NPD projects
• Support the operations team in design-for-manufacture activities and the pilot build process as needed
• Support development of control plans to ensure ongoing quality and delivery of components and systems
• Coordinate layout of illustrations and text for system operation and service manuals
• Lead sustaining engineering for new and legacy electrical systems and vendors through product lifecycle
• Revise SolidWorks and AutoCAD assemblies, drawings, parts, schematics, and BOM’s as required
• Jointly responsible with Tech Support Engineer for problem-solving of system operation issues raised via the warranty and service departments, as well as Reading’s distributor network and customer base
• Support Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing product features or improving metrics

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Control Systems, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or similar program
• Five (5) years of experience within the vocational commercial vehicle market preferred
• Experience with design and development of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Experience with data acquisition, telemetry, and telematics
• Demonstrated engineering project leadership experience
• Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, etc.
• Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE ERP System) experience
• Manufacturing industry or background experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of sheet metal & weld fabrication processes preferred
• Familiarity with Federal and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS and CMVSS)
• Knowledge of vehicle (truck and van, predominantly, Ford, GM, Ram) electrical architecture
• Understanding of multiple equipment components and their combined integration to achieve specific
• Ability to understand and create schematics that integrate with OE vehicle electrical systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to problem solve and develop solutions with minimal supervision on strict time lines to deliver exceptional solutions for our customers
• Effective oral and written communication; excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• The ability to collaborate with a multi-department team
• Bilingual preferred

Physical Demands/Environmental Exposure

Sedentary work with extended periods of computer use. Must be able to wear required Personal Protective equipment (PPE). Travel: Minimal (10%-15%) - to vendor, customer sites, as well as conferences and trade shows.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 paid holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs