Electrical Systems Engineer

Reading Truck

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

AutoCAD, Bill of Materials (BOM), Business Case, Conferences, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electromechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Systems, Electromechanics, Electronic Design, Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Illustrating Ability, Improvement Metrics, Interpersonal Skills, J D Edwards, Java IDE (Integrated Development Environments), Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Metal Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Operational Support, Oracle, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Requirements, Requirements Management, Safety Standards, Schematics, SolidWorks, Supply Chain, System Integration (SI), System Operations, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Telemetry, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Trade Shows, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Validation Plan, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Welding

LOCATION

Houston, TX

POSTED

30+ days ago

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.

The Nuts and Bolts

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

Required Credentials

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Control Systems, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or similar program

Experience:

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
Solidworks

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

How We Make an Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

We offer big company perks with small company culture:

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

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

AGENCIES / THIRD PARTY RECRUITING FIRMS: Any unsolicited submissions received from third party agencies will be considered property of Reading Truck, and we will not be held liable for any fees related to those submissions.

To learn more about Careers with Reading Truck visit our careers page https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers/

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Electrical Systems Engineer

Reading Truck

Houston, TX

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