Electrical Design Engineer

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company. Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air‑freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

The Engineer – Electrical designs functional, reliable, and cost‑effective, heavy‑duty vehicle electrical systems. Performs engineering analysis and electrical design or re‑design, and development of electrical systems and subsystems into existing and new vehicles.

YOUR IMPACT

• Under close supervision, perform basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned according to Oshkosh as well as general industry engineering standards and processes.
• Support Senior Engineers in the preparation of basic plans, designs, computation methods, and/or reporting.
• Work on projects of limited complexity in a support role.
• Collaborate as needed with other engineering or business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally.
• Design electrical parts and components to correct parameters and specifications while incorporating quality, cost reliability and ease of manufacturing.
• Provide technical assistance for prototype, pilot or production builds, including resolution of problems in manufacturing.
• Process engineering information through change notices, change proposals, and the creation of thorough print documentation.
• Other duties as assigned. Regular attendance is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with Internship experience or six (6) months or more related work experience.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Familiarity with programming languages and controls software.
• Familiarity with Controller Area Network (CAN)/SAE J1939 and/or Vehicle Networking.
• Automotive/Heavy Equipment Repair or Design Experience.
• Wire Harness design experience.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information, and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.
• External Contacts: Limited external contact to gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.
• Communication Skills: Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; Write routine reports, correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups.
• Decision-Making: Regularly makes decisions of responsibility, involving evaluation of information.
• Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving: Generally structured work, but involving a choice of action within limits of standard policy and procedures.
• Supervisory/Managerial: General instructing, scheduling, and reviewing the work of others performing the same or directly related work.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25lbs.
• Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity, Writing.
• Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact.
• Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
• Demands/Deadlines: Occasional stress due to deadlines or workload because of intermittent or cyclical work pressures.