Engineering Lead Bus Specialist

New Flyer; Crookston (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays and vacation

On-the-job training

Career advancement opportunities

Employee social committee events

Job summary

New Flyer in Crookston, Minnesota is seeking an Engineering Lead Bus Specialist to support electrical and programming challenges during bus production. This role involves troubleshooting issues encountered and collaborating with teams to enhance product quality on the assembly line.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Engineering with strong electrical system knowledge and communication skills. A comprehensive benefits package and training opportunities are provided, promoting career advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of equivalent related industry/technology experience preferred.
• Ability to travel less than 15%.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve electrical and programming issues on production line.
• Participate in electrical checkouts of lead buses.
• Create and release programming updates as needed.
• Support issue resolution using J1939 network traffic analysis.
• Execute in-plant testing of electrical and programming solutions.

Skills

Knowledge of vehicle electrical systems

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of high-voltage systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent

Job description

The Engineering Lead Bus Specialist will provide direct support on the production line to resolve electrical and programming issues discovered during electrical checkout of online buses, especially lead buses.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Investigate and resolve electrical and programming issues encountered on the production line during electrical checkouts of the first-built bus of each order.
• Participate in electrical checkouts of the first bus built on each customer order (a.k.a. Lead Buses).
• Create and release programming updates and other engineering solutions as needed.
• Support issue resolution using J1939 network traffic analysis as needed.
• Execute in-plant testing of electrical and programming solutions as required by colleagues.
• Support supplier application approvals, vendor tests, config audits, and other online activities as needed.
• Provide general status of lead buses that are online, identify and address potential roadblocks preventing deliveries.
• Support ongoing process improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of equivalent related industry/technology experience is preferred
• Knowledge of vehicle electrical systems
• Knowledge of high-voltage systems
• Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills required
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Electrical/Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Ability to travel < 15%

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package with immediate eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment
• Career advancement opportunities within NFI's family of companies
• Employee social committee events throughout the year, including barbecues, holiday festivities, sports tournaments, and more
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers all team members

New Flyer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates' request.