Electrical Systems Engineer - Exmark

Who Are We?     

Join an exciting team working to advance conventional and electrified, automated, and smart connected products within Toro’s Landscapes and Contractor Group, consisting of Toro, Exmark and Spartan brands.   This position will play a key role in defining vehicle and sub-system architectures, designing electrical and electromechanical systems, and evaluating key electrical components and technologies.

In the Landscapes and Contractor Group, we pride ourselves in being an industry leader in developing turf care products for residential and commercial customers.  Our teams strive to create innovative, productive, and reliable products while partnering with world-class employees that bring passion to their everyday work.  The Toro Corporation truly values its employees with upward career mobility and advancement opportunities.   

We invite you to become part of our team!  

What Will You Do?  

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:  

• • Leads design, development and analysis projects

  • Conceive, architect, design, and develop electrical and electromechanical systems for machine control, electrification, battery systems, alternative power systems, functionally safe systems, wire harnesses and diagnostics tools.

  • Design responsibilities also include product cost, timing, durability, safety, performance, manufacturability, and quality. 

  • Develops specifications and appropriate documentation at a systems level.

  • Oversees the detail design of project teams, ensuring that technical requirements packages and other documentation are completed properly.

  • Responsible for the analysis, or oversight of the analysis, of proposed engineering designs using calculations, testing, data acquisition and processing, computer simulation methods or other techniques as needed.

  • Procures and coordinates the efforts of outside consultants, labs, suppliers, etc.

  • Works with Legal on potential patent activities and liability avoidance.

  • Develops products to meet regulatory requirements and works with those agencies to obtain approval.

• Plans and executes engineering development:

  • Works with engineering management in developing product proposals to satisfy specific market requirements.

  • Helps to establish overall product specifications and features, design features, design objectives, schedules and budgets.

  • Understands the needs and expectations of L&C customers, and plans products and technologies that meet and exceed those needs and expectations.

  • Conducts feasibility studies to reveal idea practicality and potential design or program issues.

  • Assists the Test department in developing and following test plans.

  • Works with project leader or acts as project leader, coordinates engineering activity, assigns tasks and duties, empowers the team.

  • Informs and updates project team members, engineering management and directors on project status and plan as needed.

  • Works with Marketing, Sales, Management, Shop, Drafting, Test, Research, Manufacturing, Sourcing and Accounting as required by the project.

  • Supports current products, production and suppliers.  Troubleshoots issues, approves solutions and deviations.

  • Works to identify emerging technologies and participates in long-range product planning initiatives.

  • Oversees, mentors, and reviews the work of others.

  • May have direct reports.

  • Some travel may be necessary to test sites, distributors, dealers, customers, suppliers, manufacturing facilities, and trade shows.

What Do You Need?  

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree in an ABET accredited Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics program;  or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics program from a university with an ABET accredited undergraduate engineering program. 

• Electrical Systems Engineer IV: 7+ years experience in consumer or industrial product development, having taken products through development and into production, demonstrated technical competency, engineering decision making and judgement.

• Electrical Systems Engineer V: 10+ years experience in consumer or industrial product development, having taken products through development and into production, demonstrated high technical competency, strong engineering decision making and judgement, subject matter expertise, and oversight of other’s work.  

• Demonstrated high level of competency in product development, through production, of electrical, electronic, or electrified systems or products.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities of product development teams.

• Demonstrated experience in electrical system level design.

• Demonstrated communication, collaboration and mentoring abilities.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and troubleshoot vehicle electrical systems using machine schematics, meters, oscilloscopes and data acquisition equipment.

• Highly competent oral and written communication skills, in English.

• Results-driven and action-oriented; self-motivated, positive and energetic.

• Strong problem solving skills.

• Strong process orientation and drive for continuous improvement.

• Desire to work in a fast paced, challenging, and evolving environment with a team-first mindset.

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple simultaneous projects of various complexities and size.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with CAN or similar communication protocols preferred.

• Experience with Li-ion battery development and machine integration preferred.

• Experience working with NRTL’s to achieve regulatory approvals preferred.

• Prior experience in performance management (direct reports) and mentoring and developing others is a strong plus.

• Demonstrated capabilities as a technical leader in embedded electronics, firmware or FPGA development is a plus.

What Can We Give You?     

At Exmark, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits – Exmark offers employees at our Beatrice, NE location a variety of perks, including:  

Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment. 

Location – Exmark Division Headquarters in Beatrice, NE 68310. ONSITE only and no remote or hybrid!

Wellness - In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to every full-time employee. 

Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community. 

Growth Opportunities – TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples.  

Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between ​$103800 - ​$150000. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees

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