Electronics Engineer I

Pratt Miller; New Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Miller is seeking an Engineer – Electrification to design and validate heavy-duty vehicle high voltage electrical systems. You will support senior engineers and contribute to basic calculations, design iterations, and documentation for prototypes and production builds.

The role emphasizes collaboration, cost-aware design, and adherence to industry standards. A bachelor’s degree in engineering with internship or related experience is required.

Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering with internship or six months of related work experience.
• Familiarity with CAN/J1939 protocols and vehicle electrical systems.
• Programming familiarity and controls software knowledge are valuable.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, perform basic engineering calculations and tasks according to industry standards.
• Support senior engineers in preparing designs, plans and reports.
• Under supervision, work on projects of limited complexity in a support role.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers as needed.
• Design electrical parts to parameters and specifications while considering cost and manufacturability.
• Provide technical assistance for prototype, pilot or production builds.
• Document engineering information through change notices and print documentation.
• Maintain regular attendance and contribute to team activities.

Skills

CAN/SAE J1939 protocol

Programming familiarity

Electrical design fundamentals

HV electrical systems

Power electronics

Energy storage familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

About Pratt Miller, An Oshkosh Company

Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.

The Engineer – Electrification designs functional, reliable and cost-effective heavy-duty vehicle high voltage electrical systems. Performs engineering analysis and electrical design or re-design, and development of electrical systems and subsystems into existing and new vehicles.

Your Impact

• Under close supervision, perform basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned according to Oshkosh as well as general industry engineering standards and processes.
• Support senior engineers in the preparation of basic plans, designs, computation methods, and/or reporting.
• Under close supervision, work on projects of limited complexity in a support role.
• Collaborate as needed with other engineering or business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally.
• Under close supervision, design electrical parts and components to correct parameters and specifications while incorporating quality, cost reliability and ease of manufacturing.
• Support senior engineers with basic and accurate calculations, analysis and investigation according to Oshkosh as well as general industry engineering standards and processes.
• Provide technical assistance for prototype, pilot or production builds, including resolution of problems in manufacturing.
• Process engineering information through change notices, change proposals, and the creation of thorough print documentation.
• Collaborate as needed with other engineering or business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with Internship experience or six (6) or more months related work experience.

Standout Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Familiarity with programming languages and controls software.
• Familiarity with Controller Area Network (CAN)/SAE J1939 protocol.
• Automotive High Voltage Training/Certification(s).
• Power Electronics and Machines familiarity.
• Energy Storage system familiarity.

Core Competencies

• Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.
• External Contacts: Limited external contact to gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.
• Communication Skills: Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; Write routine reports, correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups; Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and/or government regulations: Read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
• Decision-Making: Regularly makes decisions of responsibility, involving evaluation of information. Decisions may require development or application of alternatives or precedents.
• Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving: Generally structured work, but involving a choice of action within limits of standard policy and procedures.
• Supervisory/Managerial: General instructing, scheduling, and reviewing the work of others performing the same or directly related work. Acts as "lead worker".

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25llbs.
• Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.
• Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact.
• Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
• Demands/Deadlines: Occasional stress due to deadlines or workload because of intermittent or cyclical work pressures, or occasional exposure to distressed individuals within the immediate work environment.

Pay Range

$68,600.00 - $109,200.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

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