Electrical Designer

Electrical System Design & Integration

Develop machine‑level electrical schematics based on requirements from product and platform teams

Select and apply:

Wire gauges

Fuses and circuit breakers

Power distribution and protection strategies

Ensure designs align with applicable ISO standards

Support electrical load analysis and system robustness evaluations

Participate in electrical system design FMEAs

Digitized Architecture Development

Support migration from discrete relay‑based designs to digitized ECU‑based architectures

Route electrical inputs into ECUs and design system‑level control strategies

Work with and understand:

J1939 networks (including Dash‑14 / Dash‑15 variants)

Two‑wire Ethernet (growing priority for future platforms)

Contribute to ECU topology and communication network design

Schematic & Harness Development

Create system‑level electrical architecture diagrams (Visio / Draw.io)

Translate architecture into Creo Electrical / Creo Schematics designs

Release detailed electrical schematics for production

Partner closely with harness teams to:

Deliver accurate schematics

Produce harness manufacturing documentation ("bundle stuffing")

Support wiring harness installation audits and machine build efforts

Analysis, Validation & Support

Perform and document electrical system load studies

Write and execute electrical functional tests

Participate in design reviews and cross‑functional technical discussions

Provide build and field support during machine integration

Work Breakdown

~80% Electrical schematic development and design execution (Creo Schematics)

~20% Planning, analysis, and system‑level engineering activities (FMEAs, load studies, reviews)

Tools & Environment

Primary Tool: Creo Schematics / Creo Electrical

Supporting tools may include:

Visio or Draw.io (architecture definition)

CAD‑based harness documentation tools

Close collaboration with:

Harness designers

Electrical system designers

Harness manufacturers

Component engineers

Global Purchasing

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

Electrical schematic design experience required

Proficiency with Creo Schematics (or similar electrical CAD tools) required

Understanding of:

Electrical and electronic components

Power distribution systems

Wire routing and harness design

Familiarity with vehicle or machine electrical systems

Working knowledge of communication networks (CAN/J1939 preferred)

Mechanical aptitude, hands-on hobbies, etc. is great

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred

Associate's degree with relevant experience will be