Electrical Systems Engineer - Ditch Witch

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Who Are We?     

At Ditch Witch in Perry, Oklahoma we pride ourselves on being the leading manufacturer in the underground pipe and cable market. Our plant in Perry stands out because it's a place for people to learn and thrive. We enjoy coming to work because our plant is our community, we see our teammates not only as co-workers but as neighbors and family members. All of our locations build the intricate network of machinery that contributes to The Toro Company. We contribute to building communities, cities, and the world.  We invite you to apply and join a team of highly skilled, and highly passionate people. 

The Electrical Systems Engineer will design and perform analysis of the electrical and electronic portions of a new product or revised product in the form of wire harnesses or other subsystems.  Review test and customer data, determine the causes of failures and develop appropriate solutions.  Execute portions of or an entire project plan with a cross functional team.

What Will You Do?  

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

• Lead and coordinate the development of electrical components and subsystems. Create designs in the form of wire harnesses or other electrical assemblies that satisfies the product requirements as outlined in the product specification and resolves design problems.

• Perform engineering analysis to predict the behavior of the proposed designs.  Analysis tools may include closed form solutions, or electronic simulation programs.

• Develop product design plans including budgets and schedules.  Execute to plan and assists in control of project.

• Consult with other product design engineers, marketing, research engineers or mechanical designers on proposed product designs.  May be responsible for work direction of designers, drafters, contract/consulting personnel, and others.

• Work with vendors to finalize designs and implements, in hardware, the needs of the product application.  Develop specifications and working agreements with vendors. Help assure that the vendor meets the requirements of the design.

• Perform functions as required by established engineering procedures including project requests through engineering release and change management procedures.

• Assure that designs meet the requirements of the customer as defined by safety and any applicable industry or Toro standards.

• Coordinate work with the product development team members such as but not exclusively: Shop, Test, Drafting, CAE, Quality, Marketing, Purchasing, Plants, Advanced Manufacturing, Sales, Technical Publications, Administration, and Management.  Conduct and participate in regular project team meetings.

• Responsible for drawing package, bill of material, and product specification.  Responsible for the building of prototypes.

• Work with test engineers and technicians to develop tests, which simulate the requirements of the customer.  Evaluate test data and develops design revisions to solve problems.

• Keep abreast of new technological developments, components, concepts, materials, manufacturing processes, or competitive environment, which would affect the design or design process.

• Support company Quality Policy by working within the documented Quality System.  Participate in quality initiatives and training as needed.

What Do You Need?  

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

• B.S. Degree from an ABET accredited Electrical, Mechanical, Aeronautical or Agricultural Engineering program, or closely related engineering discipline.

• Engineer I: 0 - 2 years of experience in relevant industries and electrical system design.

• Engineer II: 2 - 4 years of experience in relevant industries and electrical system design.

• Engineer III: 5+ years of experience in relevant industries and electrical system design.

Nice to have:

• Successful completion of EIT requirements is desirable.

• Experience with functional safety systems requirements and industry standards.