Electrical Design Engineer

CNH; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Savings & Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility & Family building support

Employee Assistance Programs

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

CNH is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to create innovative electric motor and electro-mechanical designs for AG applications, collaborating across functions to meet safety, quality, and performance standards.

You will document requirements, develop simulations and validation plans, and support vehicle integration while driving design optimization and supplier engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• OEM or Tier 1 product development experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of EMC and motor design principles.
• Experience with automotive validation requirements and test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead electro-mechanical component engineering for electric motors in AG applications.
• Evaluate design concepts for function, safety, and performance.
• Document requirements in technical specifications for new designs.
• Develop energy flow analysis for vehicle electrical systems.
• Create and review validation plans (DVP/DVPR) and support vehicle tests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers on design reviews.
• Update design documentation and DFMEAs across development phases.

Skills

Electrical design

Cross-functional teamwork

System-level analysis

DFMEA

CAN bus communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ProE/CREO

Teamcenter

Electrical CAD tools

Job description

About Us

At CNH, we're driven by a clear purpose:

we serve and advance the people who feed and build a growing world.

As a global leader in agriculture and construction, we create the equipment, technology, and solutions that help our customers work more productively and sustainably. Our success starts with our people, and we foster a collaborative culture where innovation thrives and every employee has the opportunity to grow.

Grow a Career. Build a Future.

If you're ready to make an impact and build a career with purpose, there's a place for you at CNH.

Job Purpose

The Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for creating and developing innovative product designs, ensuring that they meet both functional and aesthetic requirements while adhering to safety, quality, and performance standards. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting design analysis, and producing technical drawings and specifications for applicable workcenters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead component engineering for the electro-mechanical components, specifically electric motors including research, development, and evaluation of design concepts based on requirements for various AG applications.
• Technically evaluate new and existing designs for appropriate functionality and the ability to pass all relevant validation tests.
• Document component requirements in technical specifications for new design and current product applications.
• Develop simulation and power flow analysis for vehicle level electrical systems
• Develop, review and report component design validation plans (DVP & DVPR), and support vehicle level tests.
• Utilize prototypes as needed to validate new designs and subsystems.
• Document functional specification for the component including integration with vehicle.
• Analyze and optimize the energy flow within a system.
• Create and update documentation including design quality procedures, DFMEAs, test specifications, through all phases of the product development.
• Implement 8D, 5 Why and Kaizen processes for problem solving, specifically for root cause analysis.
• Lead technical discussions with suppliers through the different stages of product development.
• Facilitate and support component related technical discussions between cross-functional teams including-engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, supplier quality, etc.
• Participate in reviews of schematics, design reviews, DMUs, and hardware requirements that impact component design.
• Understand the purpose, application, and feasibility of current global product development process, hardware process for new product and quality resolution.
• Support in the enhancement of existing products or processes.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• OEM experience or Tier 1 product development experience.
• Good understanding of EMC in electronics, design of electro-magnetic products like motors
• Experience with ProE/CREO (or other MCAD SW like Unigraphics or Catia)
• Experience with Automotive Environmental Validation requirements and test procedures for electrical and electronic components
• Experience with Teamcenter or other Product Lifecycle management tools and Digital Mockup Environments
• Experience with CAN vehicle communications (i.e. J1939, ISO11783)
• Experience working with Off-Highway/On-Highway vehicles

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is $74,625 - $114,425 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.) For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

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US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

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