Senior Engineer I, Low Voltage Systems

As the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, GILLIG buses play a critical role in the environmental and social initiatives in communities across our nation.  GILLIG is on the forefront in the transition to zero-emission vehicles and has an unmatched reputation in the industry for quality, reliability, durability, service, and support.  From initial design through final assembly, each GILLIG bus is designed and built in Livermore, CA. 

WHY GILLIG

• Leader in environmentally friendly mobility solutions including battery electric, hybrid electric, near-zero CNG and clean diesel transit buses
• Renowned for its inclusive team/family-oriented culture
• Stable, successful, and growing organization – a Bay Area business for over 132 years!
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums, generous retirement plan and other comprehensive benefits

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Our engineering organization is comprised of three primary departments: Current Product Engineering (CPE), New Product Engineering (NPE), Product Validation and the Colorado Technology Center (CTC).

The New Product Engineering (NPE) Team is focused on developing the next generation GILLIG products and major upgrades to our existing product line. These efforts focus primarily on:

• Zero-Emission powertrains
• Major quality improvements
• Major cost reduction, maintainability, and product stability improvements

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a  Senior Engineer I in the New Product Engineering team who will be responsible for the overall design, development, and integration of the Low Voltage electrical systems for all future vehicles. You will have direct influence on vehicle electrical systems from concept through to manufacturing launch to field support.

You will be part of the team that develops the industry’s best-in-class zero emission bus. You will focus on component selection, harness design, circuit protection and overall power distribution architecture. Assignments are broad in scope and highly complex that require outstanding creativity, superior initiative, good judgement, and leadership skills combined with the willingness to do hands-on engineering.

TECHNICAL FOCUS

Power and Signal Distribution

You will apply your skills & experience to provide highly customized, vehicle-based power & signal distribution systems through definition and/or selection of harnesses, devices, fusing, and connectors of appropriate size. Additional consideration for routing and environmental conditions will also play a major factor as the GILLIG Transit Bus is both a heavy-duty industrial and automotive product.  Experience with low voltage (12/24VDC) and high voltage (600VDC, 240/480VAC) is required.  Experience in electrical harness manufacturing and/or industrial control systems a plus. 

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Carefully review component specifications and component selection
• Lead low voltage harness & schematic designs that include:
• Perform design analysis on electrical loads, power distribution, & circuit protection
• Lead DFMEA discussions in order to identify potential risks and implement design changes to mitigate potential failure modes based on results
• Lead design reviews with cross-functional teams to ensure they meet project requirements as well as regulatory & industry standards
• Support production launch activities and continuous products and process improvements
• Help support both on-site & off-site troubleshooting activities with our Production Support &/or the Customer Care teams when necessary
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) efforts and advise stakeholders on technical issues that could affect product design and delay deliverables
• Advise stakeholders on technical issues that affect product design, production cycle-time and cost
• Work cross-functionally with other engineers, designers, technicians, sales representatives, installers, and project managers to deliver projects on schedule & on budget, improving cost, quality, delivery, and performance

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of progressive engineering experience
• Direct experience with:
  • Low voltage system design, signal management, harness routing, circuit protection, harness retention, conductor sizing, and EMC/EMI shielding 
  • Electrical power distribution, load calculation and circuit protection
  • Diagnosis and troubleshooting electrical systems using tools such as function generator, multimeter, oscilloscope, hi-pot tester, megger ohm meter, etc. 
• Familiarity with:
  • Manufacturing processes and environment
  • Heave-Duty vehicles 
  • ECAD software such as Zuken E3, Mentor Graphics, and/or AutoCAD Electrical
  • Standardized methodologies such as 8D, five whys, and fishbone process to diagnose complex issues 
  • Industry standards such as FMVSSS, NHTSA, DOT, NFPA, SAE, NEC, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally kneel or squat
• Limited travel may be required
• Standard start time: 6:00 a.m. (negotiable)

EXPECTED COMPENSATION

$75,000 - $275,000/annual salary + premium benefits  

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job classification, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

GILLIG is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.