Electrical Engineer

SUTPHEN CORPORATION; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First shift

Affordable benefits

Team environment

Job summary

Sutphen Corporation in Dublin, Ohio is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design, test, and support electrical systems for our custom fire apparatus.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and at least five years of hands-on experience with schematics, BOMs, and J1939 CAN bus, along with NFPA 70/79 compliance. You will collaborate with mechanical engineers and production staff to ensure safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum five years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with schematic design and BOM development.
• Knowledge of J1939 CAN bus.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and NEC.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Collaborative approach to deadlines, safety, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and support installation of electrical systems for custom fire apparatus.
• Develop and maintain hardware selections, schematics, and wire-harness diagrams for system integration.
• Develop and validate software components using C or C++ and proprietary vehicle systems.
• Provide hands-on production support for electrical assembly.
• Apply engineering principles to root-cause investigations and documentation.
• Participate in technical reviews of requirements, specifications, designs, and related engineering artifacts.
• Help establish and enforce standards and procedures in a multidisciplinary design environment.
• Address component obsolescence and initiate continuous-improvement projects.

Skills

Schematic design

Bill of materials

Component selection

J1939 CAN bus

NFPA 70 / NEC / NFPA 79

Technical communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Job description

Sutphen Corporation is the oldest continuously family-owned and operated fire truck manufacturer in the United States of America. With a mission to build the safest, most reliable fire trucks in the world, Sutphen has manufactured emergency fire apparatus for fire departments all over the country for more than 135 years.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to join our team in Dublin, Ohio. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, testing, and troubleshooting electrical systems in our custom-built fire apparatus. You will work closely with mechanical engineers, technicians, and production staff to ensure our vehicles meet stringent quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Why Join Team Sutphen?

• Safety is our priority
• Family-owned and operated
• First shift operation
• High-quality and extremely affordable benefit packages
• A collaborative and challenging environment fostering high engagement and retention
• We have fun building the highest quality product that saves lives and property

What You’ll Do

• Design, test, and support the installation of electrical systems for custom fire apparatus.
• Develop and maintain hardware selections, electrical schematics, and wire-harness diagrams for system integration.
• Develop and validate software components using C or C++ and proprietary vehicle systems.
• Provide hands-on production support for electrical assembly and installation.
• Apply engineering principles to root-cause investigations and technical documentation.
• Participate in technical reviews of requirements, specifications, designs, and related engineering artifacts.
• Help establish and enforce standards and procedures in a multidisciplinary design environment.
• Address component obsolescence and initiate continuous-improvement projects.
• Design practical solutions within estimated budgets and execute action plans with suppliers.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least five years of relevant experience.
• Experience with schematic design, bill-of-materials development, and component selection.
• Knowledge of J1939 CAN bus.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, and NFPA 79, Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• A collaborative, accountable approach to deadlines, safety, and quality.

Preferred Experience

• Microsoft Dynamics AX.
• Fire service, automotive, or similar industry experience.