| Location | Michigan City, IN |
| Salary | $80,000–$110,000 Per Year |
Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric's innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential 'Linc' that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company's website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.
Location: Michigan City-South
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing
Pay Range: $80,000 - $110,000
Target Bonus: 10%
Position Summary
Design, develop, and support electrical systems for commercial truck upfitting applications, including power distribution, control systems, lighting, auxiliary equipment, hydraulic controls, PTO systems, telematics, and customer-specific electrical integrations. Support engineering, production, and field service teams to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant vehicle builds.
Primary Responsibilities
Design vehicle electrical systems and harnesses for truck-mounted equipment.
Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and installation drawings.
Develop Bills of Material (BOMs) and engineering documentation.
Specify electrical components including:
Wire and cable assemblies
Connectors and terminals
Relays and contactors
Circuit protection devices
Switches and controls
Sensors and controllers
Lighting Systems
Integrate truck chassis electrical systems with upfit equipment.
Support CAN bus, multiplexing, and vehicle communication systems.
Troubleshoot electrical issues during prototype, production, and field service phases.
Ensure designs comply with applicable DOT, SAE, FMVSS, NFPA, and customer requirements.
Work closely with production, purchasing, quality, and sales teams to support project execution.
Manage engineering changes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Conduct testing and validation of electrical systems and components.
Provide technical support to customers, service personnel, and manufacturing teams.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with:
Commercial trucks
Utility trucks
Service bodies
Vocational vehicles
Mobile power systems
Hydraulic control systems
Knowledge of CAN bus/J1939 communication networks.
Experience with PLCs, HMIs, or embedded controls.
Understanding of battery systems, charging systems, and inverter technology.
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
Project management experience.
Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.