Job Summary: The Vehicle Electrical Systems Engineer is responsible for applying sound engineering practices to design robust, reliable, and economical vehicle electrical systems for commercial mowers and golf/turf vehicles. This role involves collaborating with global cross-functional teams, building mule vehicle electrical systems, performing software bring-up, executing vehicle diagnostics, and supporting V&V testing. The engineer will also support manufacturing, quality, and customer support teams in a production environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Apply sound engineering practices to craft robust, reliable, and economical vehicle electrical systems for commercial mowers and golf/turf vehicles.
- Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to design, integrate, and deliver E/E systems.
- Build mule vehicle electrical systems, perform software bring-up, execute vehicle diagnostics, and support V&V testing.
- Support manufacturing, quality, and customer support teams for vehicle electrical systems in a production environment.
Required Skills and Experience:
- 4 or more years of direct experience working as an electrical/electronic engineer.
- 4 or more years of technical experience relating to the design of electrical systems and/or embedded systems.
- 4 or more years of product engineering experience in off-highway commercial vehicles, automotive, or industrial systems.
- 4 or more years of experience with design automation and CAD tools.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Proficiency with Capital Harness and CREO (or other 3D CAD systems) used for schematic capture and harness design/routing.
- Familiarity with network interface tools and diagnostic protocols (CANalyzer, CANape, UDS, XCP).
- Proven knowledge of vehicle systems, diesel engine systems, hydraulic systems, lift systems, x-by-wire, and network communications (J1939 CAN, LIN, SPE, USB).
- Demonstrated knowledge of the design and application for EMC qualification.
- Experience with VC-A2 (= 60VDC) vehicle architectures.
- Established knowledge of integrating advanced technologies such as telematics, electrification (BEV/HEV), and automation.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Automotive Engineering.
Major Duties:
- Plan, coordinate, and perform product design, testing, and/or analysis work for a complete project of moderate scope or a significant portion of a major project.
- Operate in a team environment, providing input to design solutions and participating in design reviews.
- Assign, coordinate, and review portions of the work to support personnel.
- Contribute to the analysis of information, drafting of engineering standards and specifications, and evaluation of their effectiveness.
- Identify shortcomings in existing processes and use established change management programs to address them.
- Deliver small- or medium-scale projects within an established program management plan.
- Develop capabilities through assessment and development planning activities, formal and informal training, and coaching.
- Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices.
- Work collaboratively with other professional teams to ensure cohesive and seamless support.
- Create and maintain complex technical and/or user documentation.
- Carry out inspections to evaluate the quality of engineering works and make recommendations for remedial works.