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We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.
The Senior Electrical Engineer within Advanced Engineering will lead the development of electrical systems for both internal Roush projects and external customers. The Senior Electrical Engineer will perform electrical architecture design, electronics hardware selection, wiring harness design and build support/troubleshooting/testing of electrical systems on the customer end product. This role is located in Livonia, MI.
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will:
- Lead project engineering and design team to design, model, and analyze electrical architecture, electronics hardware/systems, including processing, signal conditioning, sensors, actuators, and data communications systems
- Create and review engineering work products such as electrical schematics, electrical controls cabinet designs, as well as detailed cable assembly drawing and create bill of materials (BOMs) and all other associated documentation
- Inform and update the engineering and design team regarding relevant program information including key dates, requirements, customer reviews and deliverables
- Lead the development and execution of electrical system or component functional and validation test requirements/procedures/documentation, and lead installation and commissioning efforts
- Develop and capture customer and interface requirements and ensure conformance of components and systems to customer specifications
- Research new products, technologies, and methodologies and conduct trade-off studies
- Support hazard assessments and failure modes and effects analysis
- Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and technical support to team members
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in electrical and controls development
- Experience in electrical and controls engineering in industries including automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, manufacturing automation, or theme park
- US citizenship
- Knowledge of industrial control design and implementation using industry standard equipment
- Ability to read, understand, and create electrical schematics and good understanding of electrical and electronics basics
- Superb verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical data to various audiences and work in a team environment
- Able to work independently and handle several assignments simultaneously
- Experience with programmable logic control (PLC) ladder logic and PLC software languages gained through coursework or other projects
- Experience with the development and maintenance of electrical test plans, DVP&Rs, hazard analysis and DFMEA documents
- Experience with electrical standards such as NFPA, NEC, UL 508A, etc.
- Experience with the following software packages: AutoCAD 2D, Solidworks, Solidworks Electrical, Microsoft Visio
- Experience with vehicle electrification – High voltage wiring and distribution, batteries, motors, inverters, etc
- Capable of planning, estimating, scheduling, and coordinating technical aspects of projects
- Automotive vehicle knowledge, including hands on mechanical or electrical work
- Themed entertainment industry knowledge of ride systems, animated figures and show action equipment
- Working knowledge of NFPA70, UL508A standards, IPC620, Controller Area Network (CANbus), Serial, EtherCAT, and Ethernet communications
- Ability to operate an oscilloscope and other electronics test equipment
Our full-time benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, paid vacation, paid holidays, and more.
If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.
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If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at (734) 779-7087.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in electrical and controls development
- Experience in electrical and controls engineering within automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, manufacturing automation, or theme park industries
- US citizenship
- Knowledge of industrial control design and implementation using industry-standard equipment
- Ability to read, understand, and create electrical schematics
- Understanding of electrical and electronics fundamentals
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments simultaneously
- Experience with PLC ladder logic and PLC software languages
- Experience developing and maintaining electrical test plans, DVP&Rs, hazard analyses, and DFMEA documents
- Experience with NFPA, NEC, UL 508A, or similar electrical standards
- Experience with AutoCAD 2D, SolidWorks, SolidWorks Electrical, or Microsoft Visio
- Experience with vehicle electrification, including high-voltage wiring, batteries, motors, and inverters
- Experience planning, estimating, scheduling, and coordinating technical project activities
- Automotive vehicle knowledge and hands-on mechanical or electrical experience
- Themed entertainment industry knowledge involving ride systems, animated figures, or show action equipment
- Working knowledge of NFPA 70, UL 508A, IPC-620, CANbus, Serial, EtherCAT, and Ethernet communications
- Ability to operate an oscilloscope and other electronics test equipment
Roush Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Roush and has not been reviewed or approved by Roush.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as platinum-level and affordable, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, telemedicine, and wellness supports such as EAP, diabetes, and tobacco-cessation programs. Core protections like short- and long-term disability and life/AD&D are highlighted as strengths.
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Retirement Support — An employer-matched 401(k) is emphasized, with plan features such as profit-sharing elements, auto-enrollment, and loan availability that enhance accessibility. The retirement offering is characterized as competitive and a standout within the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, paid holidays, and earned sick time are provided alongside leaves for family/medical needs, pregnancy/adoption, military duty, jury duty, and bereavement. The breadth supports varied time-off needs across different life events.
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