Location:
Michigan City-SouthEmployment Status:
Salary Full-Time Function:
Manufacturing Pay Range:
$80,000 - $110,000Target Bonus:
10%Position SummaryDesign, develop, and support electrical systems for commercial truck upfitting applications, including power distribution, control systems, lighting, auxiliary equipment, hydraulic controls, PTO systems, telematics, and customer-specific electrical integrations. Support engineering, production, and field service teams to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant vehicle builds.
Primary Responsibilities- Design vehicle electrical systems and harnesses for truck-mounted equipment.
- Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and installation drawings.
- Develop Bills of Material (BOMs) and engineering documentation.
- Specify electrical components including:
- Wire and cable assemblies
- Connectors and terminals
- Relays and contactors
- Circuit protection devices
- Switches and controls
- Sensors and controllers
- Lighting Systems
- Integrate truck chassis electrical systems with upfit equipment.
- Support CAN bus, multiplexing, and vehicle communication systems.
- Troubleshoot electrical issues during prototype, production, and field service phases.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable DOT, SAE, FMVSS, NFPA, and customer requirements.
- Work closely with production, purchasing, quality, and sales teams to support project execution.
- Manage engineering changes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Conduct testing and validation of electrical systems and components.
- Provide technical support to customers, service personnel, and manufacturing teams.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in electrical design, vehicle systems, mobile equipment, or truck upfitting preferred.
- Proficiency with electrical CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical).
- Ability to read and create electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Knowledge of 12VDC, 24VDC, 48VDC and mobile power distribution systems.
- Experience with BOM creation and engineering documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
- Familiarity with electrical safety standards and industry regulations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with:
- Commercial trucks
- Utility trucks
- Service bodies
- Vocational vehicles
- Mobile power systems
- Hydraulic control systems
- Knowledge of CAN bus/J1939 communication networks.
- Experience with PLCs, HMIs, or embedded controls.
- Understanding of battery systems, charging systems, and inverter technology.
- Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
- Project management experience.
