Engineering Designer - Electrical

Douglas Dynamics, Inc.; Rockland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Generous 401k match

Profit sharing for all employees

Job summary

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Designer - Electrical to support the Vehicle Integrations team with harness design, testing, and documentation.

The role encompasses creating detailed CAD drawings, validating electrical concepts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability and safety of vehicle systems. The ideal candidate will have 12V DC electrical knowledge, hands-on experience with vehicle electricals, and 2D CAD skills.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with 12V DC electrical systems.
• Experience working on vehicle electrical systems.
• 2D CAD skills are desirable; on-the-job training available.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, testing, and validation of electrical harness/system prototypes.
• Produce detailed harness and mechanical drawings on CAD following company standards.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to improve vehicle-installed electrical component function and quality.
• Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings, schematics, technical bulletins, and government regulations.
• Assist in creating product literature including vehicle and NPD electrical Installation Instructions.
• Support all 5S and Lean activities.
• Complete other reasonably related duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Tools

DraftSite

AutoCAD

Job description

Who We Are

Douglas Dynamics is North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of work truck attachments and equipment. Our belief is that our employees and culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We place a high value on building a team and working environment where individuals can succeed professionally and personally. As a team member at Douglas Dynamics, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission to serve our customers, to advance your career, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life.

Who We Are

Douglas Dynamics is North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of work truck attachments and equipment. Our belief is that our employees and culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We place a high value on building a team and working environment where individuals can succeed professionally and personally. As a team member at Douglas Dynamics, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission to serve our customers, to advance your career, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life.

We would love to have you join our team, where we offer top notch benefits, multiple avenues for advancement and a great working environment.

How We Do It

Grow, Improve, and Engage

is our focus as an organization to ensure we succeed by executing the right things. These are our Core Values and are How We Win in the marketplace. The Winning Behaviors are what each Douglas Dynamics employee does to support the success of our company. They are the expectations of all of us to help ensure we focus on winning as an organization the right way! Our Winning Behaviors are:

• Be Customer & Results Driven
• Anticipate the Possibilities
• Collaborate & Care
• Communicate Responsibly
• Develop Self & Others
• Get Better Every Day

We are seeking an Engineering Designer - Electrical.

How You Will Contribute

• Provide technical and functional support to the Vehicle Integrations team relating to vehicle installed and NPD harnessing, while adhering to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Costs metrics.

What We Offer You

• A fulfilling career with the ability to contribute to an Industry leader
• A comprehensive suite of benefits
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• A generous 401k match
• Profit sharing for all full-time employees

How You'll Make a Difference

• Assist in the design, testing, and performance validation, of electrical harness / system prototypes which includes internal lab testing as well as external field testing.
• Produce detailed harness and mechanical drawings on CAD following company standards with minimal guidance.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of vehicle installed electrical component function and quality.
• Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings, schematics, technical bulletins, and government regulations.
• Assist in creating product literature including vehicle and NPD electrical Installation Instructions.
• Support all 5S and other Lean activities.
• Complete other reasonably related duties as assigned.

What This Role Needs

Education and/or Experience:

Familiarity with 12V DC electrical systems and common electrical components. Experience working on vehicle electrical systems and general vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting. 2D CAD skills are desirable but on the job training is available.

Language Skills:

Able to read and interpret drawings, schematics, electrical and mechanical blueprints, technical bulletins, and procedures, or government regulations. Able to write operations and procedure manuals, and to effectively communicate with other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Able to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Other Skills and Responsibilities:

Knowledge of and able to apply computers and related software, such as spreadsheet, work processing, CAD (DraftSite or AutoCAD), etc., to the solution of engineering problems.

Our focus on integrity, teamwork, and high performance creates an ideal work environment for every one of our employees.

We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Discover our opportunities and come see all the ways you can do more at Douglas Dynamics.