Sutphen Corporation is the oldest continuously family-owned and operated fire truck manufacturer in the United States of America. With a mission to build the safest, most reliable fire trucks in the world, Sutphen has manufactured emergency fire apparatus for fire departments all over the country for more than 135 years.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to join our team in Dublin, Ohio. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, testing, and troubleshooting electrical systems in our custom-built fire apparatus. You will work closely with mechanical engineers, technicians, and production staff to ensure our vehicles meet stringent quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
Why Join Team Sutphen?
• Safety is our priority
• Family-owned and operated
• First shift operation
• High-quality and extremely affordable benefit packages
• A collaborative and challenging environment fostering high engagement and retention
• We have fun building the highest quality product that saves lives and property
What You’ll Do
• Design, test, and support the installation of electrical systems for custom fire apparatus.
• Develop and maintain hardware selections, electrical schematics, and wire-harness diagrams for system integration.
• Develop and validate software components using C or C++ and proprietary vehicle systems.
• Provide hands-on production support for electrical assembly and installation.
• Apply engineering principles to root-cause investigations and technical documentation.
• Participate in technical reviews of requirements, specifications, designs, and related engineering artifacts.
• Help establish and enforce standards and procedures in a multidisciplinary design environment.
• Address component obsolescence and initiate continuous-improvement projects.
• Design practical solutions within estimated budgets and execute action plans with suppliers.
What You Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least five years of relevant experience.
• Experience with schematic design, bill-of-materials development, and component selection.
• Knowledge of J1939 CAN bus.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, and NFPA 79, Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• A collaborative, accountable approach to deadlines, safety, and quality.
Preferred Experience
• Microsoft Dynamics AX.
• Fire service, automotive, or similar industry experience.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- At least five years of relevant experience
- Experience with schematic design, bill-of-materials development, and component selection
- Knowledge of J1939 CAN bus
- Working knowledge of NFPA 70 and the National Electrical Code
- Working knowledge of NFPA 79, Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery
- Mechanical aptitude
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Collaborative and accountable approach to deadlines, safety, and quality
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX
- Fire service, automotive, or similar industry experience
What We Do
Sutphen Corporation manufactures and assembles heavy-duty, custom fire apparatus and emergency response vehicles. Founded in 1890, it is the oldest family-owned and operated fire apparatus manufacturer in the United States.
