This position is responsible for the electrical component specification & design on a custom fire apparatus. The candidate must have a good working knowledge of electrical principals. This role requires an engineer who can take responsibility for apparatus design including providing support to both the manufacturing & sales departments.
Essential Job Functions
- Identify, evaluate, initiate, and drive future technology initiatives in electrical component design
- Creation of electrical schematic drawings consistent with company and industry standards for harness design.
- Development of bills of materials to support product orders.
- Ability to read and interpret 2-dimensional product sales drawings.
- Develop engineering documents in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
- Maintain & revision control of engineering documentation for customer orders adhering to company schedule.
- Assist sales and customers with product interpretation.
- Assist manufacturing with troubleshooting issues.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 4-year Engineering degree or 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
- Understanding of CAN bus based electrical systems & Multiplexing vehicle systems.
- Working Knowledge of SolidWorks 3-D design software & AutoCAD design software.
- Understanding and knowledge of sheet metal design, manufacturing, and fabrication capabilities.
- Understanding of Solidworks Enterprise Product Data Management software.
- Knowledge of Cummins Engine Diagnostics and troubleshooting software.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 4-year Engineering degree or 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
- Good working knowledge of electrical principles.
- Understanding of CAN bus based electrical systems and multiplexing vehicle systems.
- Working knowledge of SolidWorks 3-D design software.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD design software.
- Understanding of SolidWorks Enterprise Product Data Management software.
- Understanding and knowledge of sheet metal design, manufacturing, and fabrication capabilities.
- Knowledge of Cummins Engine Diagnostics and troubleshooting software.
- Ability to read and interpret 2-dimensional product sales drawings.
What We Do
Seagrave Fire Apparatus LLC is an American manufacturer specializing in the design and construction of firefighting and rescue vehicles, including pumpers, aerial towers, and custom chassis. Founded in 1881, it is the oldest continuous fire apparatus manufacturer in the United States. The company integrates design, construction, and assembly under one roof and provides extensive refurbishment services to restore older apparatus to operational compliance.
