Senior Electronics Engineer - Electronics

Within the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) & Surveillance group, you will thrive on the integration challenges around Infotainment, CAD/AVL/AVM (Computer-Aided Dispatch/Automatic Vehicle Location/Automatic Vehicle Monitoring), and cybersecurity needs of the bus. Each of our customers have the opportunity to spec their systems amongst a range of suppliers and you will work directly with these suppliers to appropriately engineer & document these systems and ensure their functionality.

ITS & Surveillance ties together exterior signage, interior monitors/displays, surveillance & security, and vehicle monitoring systems to provide our customers and their riders with valuable information and communications across their transit networks. Staying current with the latest offerings of the full spectrum of vehicle surveillance, logic, passenger information, and security systems will give you a competitive edge.

Enjoying a mix of working on vehicle harnessing, component integration, discrete signals, CANbus, antenna systems, and voice & data radio systems is a requirement for this team.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM), defining appropriate application of parts & assembly; providing input on modular BOM structure to maintain and improve configuration efficiency

Gather information regarding supplier components, existing GILLIG designs and technological advancements to rationalize and optimize design concepts

Use analytical tools to assess designs of self and others, including but not limited to, power, grounding, circuit protection, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), signal integrity, and thermal management.

Perform design trade-offs and optimization to devise robust, manufacturable, and maintainable design concepts

Use ECAD tools to create, review & release vehicle components, schematics and harness assemblies

Gain a mastery of both Customer & Design REI releases, including significant involvement in BOM structuring, Change Control, Production Change Order (PCO), and Engineered Production Change

Support designs throughout entre lifecycle, including development, production launch, variant designs & customization, and field support

Provide expert input working with the test engineer(s) to create DVP&R, execute the defined test plan and review the test results/reports

Provide technical input to technical publications

Collaborate and iterate designs with cross-functional partners such as mechanical, controls, manufacturing engineers, as well as production personnel

Operate in a primary role, proposing solutions to more senior engineers or management for evaluation

Autonomy: Ability to work independently with review at critical points.

Technically Minded: Apply industry practices and standards (NFPA, NEC, APTA, etc.) and provide input and advice to other staff members on industry practices and standards. Exhibit advanced wide-ranging experience, using in-depth professional knowledge, acumen, concepts and company objectives to develop, resolve complex models and procedures.

Time Management: Work productively to deliver projects on schedule and on budget.

Communication: Collaborate and teach up, down and across the organization to help raise the skills and knowledge of the GILLIG team. Adapt style to differing audiences and adept at persuasion on complex subjects.

Complexity: Assignments are broad in scope and highly complex that require outstanding creativity, superior initiative, good judgement, and leadership skills. Work on problems with diverse scope, where analysis of information requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Devise solutions based on limited information and precedent and adapt existing approaches to resolve issues. Use evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select the right course of action.

Quality & Standards: Model, drawing, and other technical documentation is accurate and complete. Released designs are cost effective, manufacturable, serviceable, meet all performance objectives, & meet customer requirements.

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering. Electrical Engineering preferred

Minimum 5 years of progressive engineering experience

Automotive, commercial and/or heavy-duty vehicle design familiarity, direct experience a plus.

Fluent with BOM, documentation control, and revision/version management. Experience with a configure-to-order product and modular BOM management a plus

Demonstrated working knowledge of harness design and formboard drawing creation with fluency in CAD software such as Zuken or Capital

Experience working with major component suppliers, engineering service suppliers, testing suppliers and product validation engineers

Fluent in the direct design of components including Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Service (DFS), and cost-efficiency (Value Engineering)

Hands-on experience with vehicle harnessing, component integration, discrete signals, CANbus, antenna systems, and voice & data radio systems

Highly skilled in hands-on troubleshooting, product assembly, prototyping, testing, and validation—both on-site and remotely—utilizing diagnostic tools such as multimeters, power supplies, CANalyzer, and oscilloscopes to identify and resolve electrical system issues

Knowledge of RFI (Radio Frequency Interference), EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility), EMI (Electromagnetic Interference), ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) or stationary/mobile broadcast systems is highly beneficial

Prior experience with Infotainment systems, Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL), and Automatic Vehicle Monitoring (AVM) technologies is highly desirable

Experience in hands on troubleshooting of various electrical systems utilizing tools such as multimeters, power supplies, CANalyzer, Oscilloscopes, etc. in order to form conclusions around electrical system failures

Strong technical background creating and maintaining detailed electrical documentation across multiple design platforms (Zuken E3, AutoCAD), with ability to effectively communicate design requirements to manufacturing teams, field service technicians, and system integrators

Versatile team player who can effectively switch between detailed electrical design work, system integration tasks, and stakeholder communication, adapting quickly to changing priorities while maintaining high quality standards

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills focused around building collaborative relationships with transit technology vendors, transit agency departments, and other external partners, with emphasis in managing stakeholder communication during large-scale transit ITS implementations

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer

Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk and occasionally kneel or squat

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

Limited travel may be required

Must be able to navigate manufacturing environment, comfortable around heavy machinery, tools, etc.

Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment, (i.e. safety glasses, bump caps, hearing protection, etc.)

Standard start time is 6:00 a.m (negotiable)

EXPECTED COMPENSATION

$75,000 - $164,310/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.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

GILLIG is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

GILLIG is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.