Electrical Engineer I

Chaparral Boats Inc; Nashville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chaparral Boats Inc. seeks an Electrical Engineer to define requirements and specifications for marine electrical panels, wiring harnesses and systems, ensuring ABYC compliance through testing.

You will drive design concepts, generate 2D drawings and schematics, and interface with propulsion, design and manufacturing teams for optimal layouts. You will review load calculations, support field installations, and verify final products with rigorous testing.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Training in CAD and ability to produce 2D drawings, schematics and wire lists.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling software (Rhino, SolidWorks, etc.).
• Working knowledge of PC-based software (Word, Excel, AutoCAD, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Define requirements and component specifications for panels, wiring harnesses and electrical systems.
• Ensure component and system compliance with industry standards or acquire through certification/testing.
• Conceive new electrical and electronic system designs for customer convenience and manufacturability.
• Conduct product research on electrical and electronic equipment and components.
• Interface with propulsion, systems, design and manufacturing groups for system layouts.
• Generate engineering drawings and approve electrical prints for boat release to vendors and manufacturing.
• Review and approve load calculations based on ABYC standards for AC and DC systems.
• Determine shore power configuration and generator size (120-V, 240-V, 50/60 Hz).
• Provide manufacturing with technical support including troubleshooting and system verification.
• Perform design verification tests and develop DVPR criteria.

Skills

Electrical Eng

CAD Proficiency

2D Drawings

3D Modeling

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rhino

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To

• Define requirements and component specifications for panels, wiring harnesses and electrical systems
• Ensure component and system compliance with industry standards or acquire through certification/testing.
• Conceive new electrical and electronic system designs for customer convenience and efficient manufacturability
• Conduct product research on electrical and electronic equipment and components
• Research and integrate new equipment design as industry trends allow
• Interface with the propulsion, systems, design and manufacturing groups for system layouts
• Generate engineering drawings for new designs and approve all electrical prints for boat release to vendors and to manufacturing.
• Review and approve load calculations based on ABYC standards for AC and DC electrical systems
• Determine shore power configuration and generator size (120-V,240-V, 50/60 Hertz)
• Determine battery and charging system requirements for DC electrical system
• Determine grounding and galvanic protection requirements for AC and DC electrical systems
• Design and approve main and distribution panel boards for AC electrical systems
• Technical design and layout of audio and visual systems including sizing, layout, cabling and schematics
• Technical design and layout of navigation electronics including panels, support cabling and schematics
• Provide manufacturing with technical support and direction including trouble shooting, testing and system verification.
• Generate Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Notice’s (ECN) as required
• Perform design verification tests on finished product and develop criteria for DVPR testing
• Review and approve owner’s manuals for accurate and complete electrical descriptions and information
• Attend ABYC electrical project technical committees
• Perform final electrical design verification tests
• Insure timely and adequate completion of all applicable phases of project
• Facilitate training seminars for assembly personal informing them of new construction requirements and sound practices commensurate with MasterCraft Holdings standards.
• Customer Service Support including travel to field units.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Training in computer aided design and ability to produce 2D drawings, schematics and wire lists
• Familiarity with 3D modeling software (Rhino, Solid Works, ETC.)
• Working knowledge of PC based software (Word, Excel, AutoCad, etc.)
• Minimum of 2 years experience in marine, transportation or product design with knowledge of production

processes for line throughput

• Customer service and dealer technical assistance and technical writing
• Must interface well with other employee’s departments throughout the organization, outside vendors as
• well as dealers and retail customers