Electrical Systems Engineer

Reading Truck; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Training and Development Programs

Job summary

Reading Truck in Houston, Texas, is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer III responsible for designing electrical systems for commercial vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 5 years of experience in the vocational commercial vehicle industry. This role involves leading engineering projects, collaborating with OEMs, and ensuring compliance with specifications. A strong proficiency in SolidWorks and a focus on lean manufacturing are preferred. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a 401(k) savings plan, and paid training.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience within the vocational commercial vehicle market preferred.
• Proven experience with design and development of electrical systems.
• Ability to create and understand schematics that integrate with OE vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems to integrate components with vehicles.
• Lead New Product Development (NPD) projects.
• Support design for manufacture activities and pilot build processes.

Skills

Design electrical systems

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Control Systems, Electro-Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

Job description

How You Will Make An Impact

The Electrical Systems Engineer III is responsible for designing electrical systems to integrate Reading’s products, as well as third‑party components, directly with the vehicle, predominantly Ford, GM, and RAM commercial trucks and vans. Responsibilities include designing electrical, electronic, electro‑mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

The Nuts and Bolts

• Lead engineering activities in phase‑gated New Product Development (NPD) projects, from business case to launch, for creating electrical and electronic solutions that integrate seamlessly into OEM vehicle systems
• Design custom electrical systems based on customer specs
• Work directly with OEM’s and customers to understand and achieve the required functional specifications for success
• Design custom parts for integration into vocational vehicles to meet customer, technical, and regulatory specifications
• Create and Revise 2D and 3D drawings and Bills of Material (BOM’s) for systems and components
• Assist other Designers and Engineers with required expertise to complete supporting design activities
• Engage in or direct software planning, coding and development as required
• Create Design and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis Plans; PFMEA & DFMEA
• Support identification and validation of new vendors jointly with Procurement, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams
• Direct design, development and manufacturing activities with electrical hardware and software vendors as required
• Develop test plans; Design Validation Plan & Report (DVP&R), for NPD projects
• Support the operations team in design‑for‑manufacture activities and the pilot build process as needed
• Support development of control plans to ensure ongoing quality and delivery of components and systems
• Coordinate layout of illustrations and text for system operation and service manuals
• Lead sustaining engineering for new and legacy electrical systems and vendors through product lifecycle
• Revise SolidWorks and AutoCAD assemblies, drawings, parts, schematics, and BOM’s as required
• Jointly responsible with Tech Support Engineer for problem‑solving of system operation issues raised via the warranty and service departments, as well as Reading’s distributor network and customer base
• Support Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing product features or improving metrics

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Control Systems, Electro‑Mechanical Engineering, or a similar program

Experience

• Five (5) years of experience within the vocational commercial vehicle market preferred
• Experience with design and development of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Experience with data acquisition, telemetry, and telematics
• Demonstrated engineering project leadership experience
• Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, etc.
• Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE ERP System) experience
• Manufacturing industry or background experience preferred
• SolidWorks proficiency

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of sheet metal & weld fabrication processes preferred
• Familiarity with Federal and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS and CMVSS)
• Knowledge of vehicle (truck and van, predominantly, Ford, GM, Ram) electrical architecture
• Ability to understand and create schematics that integrate with OE vehicle electrical systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to problem‑solve and develop solutions with minimal supervision on strict time lines to deliver exceptional solutions for customers
• Effective oral and written communication; excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• The ability to collaborate with a multi‑department team
• Bilingual preferred

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work with extended periods of computer use
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective equipment (PPE)

Travel

• Minimal (10%-15%) – to vendor, customer sites, as well as conferences and trade shows

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 paid holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.