Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
3-6 years of experience with electrical systems for mobile equipment.
Hands-on experience with J1939 CAN systems and wiring-harness design.
Experience in both shop and field environments, not solely desk-based.
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
Responsibilities
Own complete electrical system architecture, including power distribution and control networks.
Provide technical support and direction to production staff.
Engage in cross-functional engineering efforts and project planning.
Support the Rail King product line with electrical engineering expertise.
Design and develop robust electronic systems for harsh environments.
Architect and validate SAE J1939 CAN-based control systems, including fault handling.
Design wiring harnesses focusing on durability, manufacturability, and serviceability.
Benefits
Engagement with cutting-edge technology in specialty mobile equipment.
Opportunities for hands-on experience in field environments.
Cross-functional collaboration enhancing team leadership skills.
Potential for involvement in project planning and mentoring roles.
Flexible work environment including office, shop, and test site settings.
Full Job Description
Overview
The Electrical Engineer II is a mid-level individual contributor responsible for the design, development, integration, and validation of electrical and electronic systems for specialty mobile equipment operating in harsh environments. The role emphasizes SAE J1939 CAN-based control systems, vehicle telematics, and complex wiring harnesses designed for harsh operating environments.
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end electrical system architecture including power distribution, control networks, protection strategies, and interface definitions.
Provide technical direction and support to production personnel,
Participate in cross-functional engineering efforts, project planning, and design reviews.
Provide Engineering technical support for the Rail King product line as it pertains to Electrical Engineering.
Design and develop electrical architecture, power distribution, and electronic systems to withstand shock, vibration, thermal extremes moisture, dust, corrosion, and electrical noise
Architect, develop and validate SAE J1939 CAN-based control systems including nod integration, message definition, fault handling, and service diagnostics.
Perform wiring-harness design through concept, routing, connector selection, manufacturability, serviceability, and field durability
Support telematics and connectivity solutions.
Facilitate environmental validation, fault isolation, and root-cause analysis under real world operating conditions.
Support field commissioning, issue resolution, and continuous improvement based on field performance data and service feedback.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams including sales, procurement, field service, manufacturing, and external contractors.
Act as technical lead on small- to medium-scale engineering projects.
Schedule and facilitate design reviews based on milestones set during project.
Ensure design review notes are compiled, vetted for necessity and implemented into scope if required.
Assist in identification of potential risks and mitigation strategies.
Mid-level individual contributor with technical leadership responsibilities, including design development, design authority, and subsystem ownership.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related technical field).
3-6 years of experience with mobile-equipment electrical systems.
First-hand experience with J1939 CAN systems and wiring-harness design.
Experience supporting equipment in a shop, test, and field environments. This is not a solely desk-based design role.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
Preferred Experience:
Experience with harsh-environment electronics a plus.
Experience with Codesys and / or Parker IQAN software a plus.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Ability to occasional climb ladders and crawl underneath trailers
Work in the office, shop floor, and test site settings.
Occasional bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, and crouching.
Occasionally exposed to cold, heat, noise, mechanical/electrical fumes, or odor.
Manual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers.
Normal vision with or without corrective lenses.
About Stewart & Stevenson
Stewart & Stevenson is a manufacturer and distributor of products and services for the oil and gas, marine, construction, power generation, transportation, mining and agricultural industries. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Stewart & Stevenson's products include engines, transmissions, power generation equipment, and well service pumps. The company also provides aftermarket parts and services, including repair and maintenance, and rental equipment. Stewart & Stevenson operates in the United States and internationally.
