Associate Systems Designer - Electrical

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

The Associate Systems Designer - Electrical will work with other designers to configure reliable, functional, and cost-effective customized heavy-duty truck electrical systems. Generate custom bills of material and the associated wiring documentation required for the manufacturing process. Partner with order management, manufacturing, and suppliers to design new custom options that are compatible with existing product structure. Support manufacturing throughout the build process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

• Ensure the smooth flow of operations within the engineering department by optimizing engineering design(s) for manufacturing process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Configure functional, reliable, and cost-effective electrical systems that meet all applicable NFPA and FMVSS standards.
• Configure vehicle electrical systems based on order option content.
• Prepare and maintain electrical system Bills of Material (BOM) based on recognized industry and corporate standards.
• Assume responsibility for the accuracy of new option design integration and complete electrical configuration of firefighting apparatus.
• Support manufacturing with direction and electrical documentation during the entire build process.
• Work closely with order management to create, interpret, and integrate new electrical options in customer orders.
• Consult and coordinate with suppliers to ensure quality electrical system design.
• Prepare engineering drawings, layouts, and schematics that conform to drafting standards and department policies.
• Utilize ERP systems to create part numbers following the proper naming process and data entry requirements.
• Maintain a working knowledge of JDE, PULSE, Domino, and Microsoft Office Software.
• Prepare engineering change notices (ECN) documents based on BOM and design layouts for appropriate date entry.
• Self-check own work to ensure accuracy and that of others.
• Works independently with minimal direction.
• Provide technical assistance for production builds, including resolution of problems in manufacturing.
• Responsible for overall work and managing multiple priorities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive and adapt to a fast pace environment.
• Detail oriented.
• Capable of using standard Windows Office tools including SharePoint, email, and CAD tools.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical engineering diagrams.
• 1 of the following:
  • Associate degree in Electrical Design, Automotive or related field.
  • Related Internship experience with within the company and working towards a degree.
  • Eight (8) years of experience in automotive electrical.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience with Zuken E3 Electrical Schematic Software.
• Experience with Drafting systems such as Autocad.
• Automotive/Heavy Equipment Repair or Design Experience.
• Experience with DC and AC circuit design.
• Experience with Relay Logic.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing principals such as value streams, 5S, 7 general types of waste, and project planning.
• Experience with CATIA V5 /Windchill applications.
• Familiarity with Controller Area Network (CAN)/SAE J1939 protocol/

WHY PIERCE? 

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the 15k+ team members around the world who embody them.  

We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.