Electrical Engineer - Mobile Equipment Controls

Peninsula Fiber Network, LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

HSA and FSA

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Onboarding and training

Safe work environment

Job summary

Pettibone seeks an Electrical Engineer to join their Engineering team in Baraga, Michigan. You will design, develop, and support electrical and control systems for rugged, off-road heavy equipment used in forestry, rail, recycling, construction, biomass, and oil & gas.

This hands-on role focuses on practical engineering to make machines work better, with opportunities to lead projects, specify components, run design reviews, and collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 3+ years of Electrical Engineering experience.
• Experience with electrical and control system design, development, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with mobile equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 ensure 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.

Skills

Electrical design

Control systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

MS Office

SolidWorks

Parker IQAN

Zuken E3 Wireworks

Job description

Pettibone seeks an Electrical Engineer to join their Engineering team in Baraga, Michigan. You will design, develop, and support electrical and control systems for rugged, off-road heavy equipment used in forestry, rail, recycling, construction, biomass, and oil & gas.

This hands-on role focuses on practical engineering to make machines work better, with opportunities to lead projects, specify components, run design reviews, and collaborate across teams.