Electrical Design Engineer

MCI limited; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in motor coaches is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer to join their New Product Development team. In this role, you will be responsible for executing engineering design tasks, including PLC programming, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will collaborate with various departments to manage product launch integration and ensure that designs meet customer specifications. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative transportation solutions while working in a supportive environment that values safety and quality. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to moving people safely and efficiently.

Benefits

Employee Engagement Events

Recognition as a Top Employer

Safety and Quality Focus

Qualifications

• 3+ years of design experience with a focus on electrical engineering.
• Proficiency in multiplexing systems and CAN bus networks.

Responsibilities

• Complete engineering design tasks supporting product development.
• Review engineering documents and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Design

PLC Programming

CAD Software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

Communication Standards (SAE J1939, ISO 11898)

Multitasking Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Engineering Analysis Tools

Job description

MCI is North America’s leader in both public and private market motor coaches. Our product range includes the luxury J-Series (an industry best-seller for over a decade), the durable D-Series, and new zero-emission luxury and commuter coaches: the battery-electric J4500 CHARGE and MCI D45 CRT LE CHARGE. We also provide maintenance, repair, 24-hour roadside assistance, parts, and technician training through the industry’s only Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) accredited MCI Academy. More information is available at www.mcicoach.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a key member of the Electrical New Product Development (NPD) team, you will be responsible for completing electrical engineering design tasks and projects, including PLC programming, from concept through to production implementation. This includes design activities, calculations, communications, drawings, and bill of materials.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Execute and complete engineering design tasks and project assignments supporting prototyping/testing and product development per NPD processes.
• Coordinate your tasks to meet deadlines, maintain task status, report progress, and communicate risks related to scope changes.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses to ensure compliance with design criteria and standards.
• Review engineering documents, service instructions, shop floor instructions, and other authorized documents.

Common functions with other NPD roles include:

• Creating engineering designs that meet customer specifications, technical summaries, and industry standards, ensuring performance and buildability.
• Conducting controlled testing of components and systems to meet contractual and vendor requirements, ensuring reliability and performance.
• Completing engineering drawings and releasing documents following procedures.
• Interacting with suppliers and customers on design-related issues, aiming for application approval.
• Performing project design reviews and creating technical documents such as service instructions and shop floor instructions.

Supports include:

• Documenting the use of supplier products, reviewing requirements, and ensuring fitness for use in our products, including application approval and testing.
• Managing product launch integration with production, quality assurance, customer service, and other departments.

Consults on:

• Ensuring product requirements and technical content align with specifications.
• Reviewing bid documents for compliance and conducting FMEA and hazard analysis exercises.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Diploma in Engineering Technology.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer or Certified Engineering Technologist.
• At least three years of design experience with demonstrated ability to meet performance objectives.
• Proficiency in multiplexing systems, CAN bus networks, and sensor interfacing.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and engineering analysis tools.
• Experience in electrical integration of automotive systems for heavy-duty buses and coaches, including communication standards like SAE J1939, ISO 11898, ISO 26262.
• Strong multitasking skills, excellent communication, teamwork, self-motivation, and project management abilities. Ability to travel as needed.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• We value safety, quality, and employee engagement.
• Recognized as a Manitoba Top Employer multiple times.
• Enjoy numerous social events organized by our employee committee.

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

More information about NFI Group and our brands can be found at www.nfigroup.com and other related websites.