Electrical Engineer

dfwHR; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Program

401K

Life Insurance

Short/Long Disability

Job summary

dfwHR's client in Sugar Land, TX is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for a direct-hire, in-office role. The engineer will design, test, and troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems used in industrial vehicles and mobile equipment.

You will support electrical system integration, wiring harnesses, CAN bus communications, and engine interfaces, collaborating with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years of professional Electrical Engineering experience.
• Proficiency with CAD, simulation, and circuit-design tools.
• Strong understanding of engines, power electronics, wiring harness design, and vehicle networks.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical/electronic systems for industrial vehicles.
• Support electrical system integration and CAN bus communications.
• Create and maintain schematics, BOMs, and engineering change notices.
• Perform testing and validation during prototype development and production.
• Collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams.

Skills

CAD software

Simulation software

Circuit design

Power electronics

Wiring harness design

CAN bus

Vehicle embedded networks

SAE J1939

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Our client in Sugar Land, TX is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a Direct Hire opportunity. This is an in-office position.

Client Profile

Our client is an established engineering and manufacturing organization specializing in advanced industrial equipment and technology solutions. The company offers an environment where engineers work closely with manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and other technical teams to develop, test, and improve equipment performance and reliability.

Electrical Engineer Role

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems used in industrial vehicles and mobile equipment. This position will support electrical system integration, vehicle communication systems, wiring harnesses, controls, and engine and powertrain interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical and electronic systems, including wiring harnesses, control modules, sensors, lighting, and user interfaces.


• Design, maintain, and troubleshoot vehicle communication and CAN bus systems.


• Support the integration of electrical components with engines, powertrains, and vehicle control systems.


• Perform electrical testing and validation during prototype development and production.


• Analyze test results, identify electrical issues, and develop practical solutions.


• Prepare and maintain electrical schematics, drawings, bills of materials, engineering change notices, and technical documentation.


• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, software engineering, and manufacturing teams.


• Support compliance with applicable engineering, safety, and industry standards.


• Assist with troubleshooting in manufacturing, repair shop, and field environments.


• Support the development of operating procedures, assembly instructions, and engineering processes.

Background Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.


• Minimum 5 years of professional Electrical Engineering experience.


• Proficiency with CAD software, simulation software, and circuit design tools.


• Strong understanding of engines, power electronics, wiring harness design, and vehicle embedded network systems.


• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.


• Experience troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems and resolving technical problems.


• Experience with 2D and 3D engineering design software.


• Experience with Autodesk Inventor preferred; experience with comparable software such as SolidWorks or Creo is valuable.


• Experience with vehicles, mobile machinery, heavy equipment, or similar industrial applications is a strong asset.


• Familiarity with CAN bus systems and SAE J1939 communication protocols is highly desirable.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Features and Benefits

• Medical- HSA and FSA, Dental, Vision (100% paid plans)


• PTO


• Sick


• Holiday Pay


• Employee Assistance Program


• 401K


• Life Insurance


• Short Term and Long Term Disability