Electrical Engineer

The Judge Group; Horicon (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer to define and own electrical system requirements and drive vehicle electrical system design. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop wiring harnesses, BOMs, and hardware/software interfaces.

You will collaborate with suppliers, support prototype builds and testing, and ensure on-time delivery of project milestones. Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in vehicle electrical system design, integration, validation, or testing.
• Experience with wiring harnesses, schematics, and hardware/software interfaces.
• Ability to manage deliverables and work independently.
• Understanding of product development processes and engineering best practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-driven with time management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Define, own, and develop electrical system requirements with cross-functional teams.
• Design, develop, and release vehicle electrical systems, including wiring harnesses and components.
• Create, maintain, and organize BOMs for electrical systems.
• Partner with suppliers to assess feasibility, support development, and ensure system integration.
• Provide hands-on support during prototype builds, testing, and production phases.
• Manage project deliverables and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Support product validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent relevant work experience

Tools

3D CAD tools

SIL/HiL environments

Embedded software tools

Job description

Duration: 24 months with possible extension

• Define, own, and develop electrical system requirements (hardware and/or software) in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Design, develop, and release vehicle electrical systems, including wiring harnesses and associated components.
• Create, maintain, and organize Bills of Material (BOMs) for electrical systems.
• Partner with suppliers to assess component feasibility, support development activities, and ensure successful system integration.
• Provide hands‑on support during prototype builds, testing, and production phases across the product development cycle.
• Manage project deliverables and ensure timely completion of assigned engineering tasks.
• Support product validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in vehicle electrical system design, integration, validation, or testing.
• Experience developing, designing, or testing electrical components, wiring harnesses, schematics, and hardware/software interfaces.
• Proven ability to manage engineering deliverables and work independently.
• Understanding of product development processes and engineering best practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-driven with effective time management and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to support off‑shift production activities and product builds as required.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in off‑highway, agricultural, construction, recreational, automotive, or heavy equipment vehicle development.
• Experience creating and maintaining Bills of Material (BOMs) for vehicle systems or test equipment.
• Knowledge of embedded software development, product validation, verification processes, and test automation, including SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) and HiL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) environments.
• Experience developing wiring harnesses and electrical systems using 3D CAD tools.
• Project management experience with the ability to lead technical initiatives.
• Experience mentoring, training, or guiding junior engineers and team members.
• Experience coordinating design or testing activities with geographically distributed teams.
• Knowledge of systems engineering methodologies and practices.
• Additional education or training in related engineering disciplines.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.