Engineering Designer - Electrical

Douglas Dynamics; Rockland (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive suite of benefits

Profit sharing for all full-time employees

Job summary

Douglas Dynamics in Rockland, Maine, is seeking an Engineering Designer – Electrical to provide functional support to the Vehicle Integrations team. The role involves assisting in the design and validation of electrical systems, producing CAD drawings, and improving component function.

Ideal candidates should have familiarity with 12V DC systems and experience in vehicle electrical troubleshooting. The position includes a competitive salary and a comprehensive suite of benefits.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with 12V DC electrical systems and common electrical components.
• Experience in vehicle electrical systems maintenance and troubleshooting is preferred.
• 2D CAD skills are desirable but training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, testing, and validation of electrical system prototypes.
• Produce detailed harness and mechanical drawings on CAD.
• Participate on cross-functional teams for continuous improvement.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Create product literature for electrical installations.
• Support Lean activities and 5S compliance.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Familiarity with 12V DC electrical systems

Experience working on vehicle electrical systems

2D CAD skills

Education

Relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

DraftSight

AutoCAD

Job description

Engineering Designer – Electrical

Provide technical and functional support to the Vehicle Integrations team relating to vehicle installed and NPD harnessing while adhering to safety, quality, delivery, and cost 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.
• Profit sharing for all full‑time employees.

How you'll make a difference

1. Assist in the design, testing, and performance validation of electrical harness / system prototypes, which includes internal lab testing as well as external field testing.
2. Produce detailed harness and mechanical drawings on CAD following company standards with minimal guidance.
3. Participate on cross‑functional teams to ensure continuous, ongoing improvement of vehicle installed electrical component function and quality.
4. Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings, schematics, technical bulletins, and government regulations.
5. Assist in creating product literature including vehicle and NPD electrical installation instructions.
6. Support all 5S and other Lean activities.
7. 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‑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, word processing, CAD (DraftSight 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.