Design Engineer I Electrical

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the development of layouts and design and/or modification in existing products and information required for production use.
• Use engineering tools to analyze designs to meet requirements for strength noise functionality ergonomics safety and quality.
• Program chassis engines and transmission electronic control units to Vactor/Guzzler specifications.
• Make parameter modifications to Vactor controller programs and upload same to production trucks.
• Check chassis upon arrival for function and ability to interface with Vactor/Guzzler modules (controls PTOs transfer cases etc.)
• Troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic problems on units utilizing Vactor diagnostic system if available.
• Communicate and coordinate with suppliers where engineering input is required to develop specifications for products and/or components.
• Develop project plans with input from engineering marketing and production.
• Work with production manufacturing engineering lab supervision marketing service and engineering personnel during the implementation of a project.
• Prepare and review complete engineering change packages including BOM investigations per departmental procedures for completeness and accuracy.
• Use departmental CAD system and office software to company standards and procedures at or above a level needed to perform typical duties. (AutoCAD/Pro-E)
• Participate in the cost reduction process as needed.
• Evaluate product or product modification to determine the degree of success of the product in terms of performance and user satisfaction. May include travel to the field and/or trade shows.
• Assist drafters and designers with required engineering expertise to complete design activities.
• Develop project plans with input from engineering marketing and production.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 1-3 years experience in engineering design
• Mobile equipment experience
• CAD experience (AutoCAD Electrical preferred)
• Electrical controls/multiplex and hydraulics systems experience a plus
• Good written and oral communication and computer skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Team oriented

EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelors degree required (BSME BSEE or BSAE) or related field.

Salary Range:

Electrical Engineer I - $75-95k

Electrical Engineer II - $85-115k

Benefits of Employment:

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential insurance (life medical dental vision) paid holidays paid vacation 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free drug-free workplace.

About Us:

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our plant. Founded in 1901 Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal governmental industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook IL with manufacturing facilities worldwide the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems.

For more information on Federal Signal visit: . The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability genetic information status as a protected veteran or any other protected category characteristic or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process call Human Resources at . All other applications must be submitted online. Vactor Mfg. Inc. is a leading manufacturer of municipal combination catch basin/sewer cleaning vacuum trucks and industrial vacuum loaders that clean up industrial waste or recover and recycle valuable raw materials. Vactor is located in Streator IL and is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.