Job Information
Oshkosh Corporation Sr. Electrical Engineer in Orrville, Ohio
About JLG, an Oshkosh company
JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.
The Sr Engineer – Electrical designs functional, reliable, and cost-effective heavy-duty vehicle electrical systems. Perform engineering analysis and electrical design or re-design, and development of electrical systems and subsystems into existing and new vehicles. Provides integration and execution support for vehicle control and embedded systems development.
YOUR IMPACT:
Under supervision, perform engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned according to Oshkosh as well as general industry engineering standards and processes.
Support more senior engineers in the preparation of plans, designs, computation methods, and/or reporting.
Responsible for a project or part of a project of limited complexity.
May be responsible for managing multiple projects.
Collaborate as needed with other engineering or business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally.
Provide guidance or mentorship to entry level engineers, designers, or technicians working on a common project."
Responsible for design and integration of electrical components and circuitry into heavy duty vehicles
Support more senior engineers in the preparation of accurate calculations, analysis and investigation according to Oshkosh as well as general industry engineering standards and processes.
Provide technical assistance for prototype, pilot or production builds, including resolution of problems in manufacturing.
Participate in one or more projects of limited complexity.
May be responsible for managing multiple projects.
Collaborate as needed with other engineering or business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally.
Provide guidance or mentorship to entry level engineers, designers, or technicians working on a common project.
Other duties as assigned.
Regular attendance is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with three (3) or more years of related experience.
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:
Accredited Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
Familiarity with programming languages and controls software.
Familiarity with Controller Area Network (CAN)/SAE J1939 and/or Vehicle Networking.
Automotive/Heavy Equipment Repair or Design Experience.
Wire Harness design experience.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.
External Contacts: Limited external contact to: gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.
Communication Skills: Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; Write routine reports, correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups; Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and/or government regulations: Read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
Decision-Making: Regularly makes decisions of responsibility, involving evaluation of information. Decisions may require development or application of alternatives or precedents.
Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving: Generally diversified and moderately difficult work. Requires judgment in the adaptation and interpretation of established practices and procedures to meet problems and situations to which the application is not clearly defined.
Supervisory/Managerial: General instructing, scheduling, and reviewing the work of others performing the same or directly related work. Acts as “lead worker”.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25llbs.
Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.
Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact.
Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
Demands/Deadlines: High volume and variable work demands and deadlines impose strain on routine basis or considerable stress intermittently; OR regular direct contacts with distressed individuals within the immediate work environment; and/or exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our reception desk by phone at +1 (920) 502.3009 or our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com .
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