Electrical Engineer

Pettibone; Michigan; On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pettibone is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team in Baraga, Michigan. In this hands-on role, you will design, develop, and improve electrical and control systems for rugged mobile equipment used in industries like forestry and construction. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least three years of relevant experience. We offer a starting salary of $70,000 along with comprehensive benefits and a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Electrical Engineering experience required.
• Experience with electrical and control system development.
• Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain electrical and control systems.
• Lead electrical & control system projects.
• Support prototype builds and field testing.

Skills

Electrical and control system design

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

Parker IQAN

Zuken E3 Wireworks

Job description

Pettibone seeks an Electrical Engineer to join their Engineering team in Baraga, Michigan.

If you like designing systems that actually move, lift, haul, and work hard in the real world, this is a great role. You’ll support rugged, mobile, heavy equipment used in industries like forestry, rail, recycling and scrap handling, construction, biomass, and oil and gas. In other words: this is not theoretical engineering. This is hands‑on, practical, “make the machine work better” engineering.

WHAT WE OFFER.

• $70,000 or more starting salary, with pay matched to your experience.
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage (employee and family plans available).
• Health Savings Account and Flex Spending Account.
• Company paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, and volunteer time---just to name a few).
• Full-time position with schedule flexibility (M-F 8am-4:30pm, or a flexible 4-day/10‑hour schedule).
• Great onboarding and training program.
• A safe, team‑oriented, fun work environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

You’ll design, develop, improve, and support electrical and control systems for off‑road vehicles and mobile heavy equipment.

• Design and maintain electrical and control system designs across product lines.
• Develop electrical systems for off‑road vehicles and mobile equipment.
• Lead electrical & control system projects while managing cost, timelines, and coordination across teams.
• Select components, build system models, generate BOMs, complete risk assessments, and troubleshoot issues.
• Analyze drawings, specs, documentation, models, and test results to make sure designs meet engineering standards and vehicle performance needs.
• Lead design reviews to ensure systems are practical, reliable, manufacturable, and built to spec.
• Develop performance specifications, test plans, procedures, and calibration methods.
• Support prototype builds, field testing, and validation of electrical and control system performance.
• Help internal teams, dealers, and end users in resolving electrical and control system issues.
• Drive continuous improvement and help shape the electrical/control system strategy for future products.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR.

We’re looking for someone who is technically strong, practical, organized, and comfortable working with people across the business.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology required.
• 3 or more years of Electrical Engineering experience required.
• Experience with electrical and control system design, development, and troubleshooting required.
• Experience with mobile equipment, forestry, or mining equipment preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office, SolidWorks, Parker IQAN, and Zuken E3 Wireworks preferred.
• Our electrical systems are 12 VDC and 480 VAC; experience with 12 Volt DC is a plus.
• Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight travel, as needed.

ARE YOU READY

to engineer something tough? Apply today at pettibone.hirescore.com

ABOUT US.

You’ll be part of a Heavy Equipment Segment of privately owned companies (ARDCO, BARKO, and Pettibone Traverse Lift) that build rugged, special‑duty mobile equipment used in forestry, rail, recycling & scrap handling, construction, biomass, and oil & gas—across the U.S. and internationally. These are established brands with more than 50 years of success in their industries. The group is an affiliate of The Heico Companies, a family‑owned parent company with 80+ businesses and 10,000+ team members.