Electrical Engineer

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Smeal, a REV Group brand, is recognized as a premier manufacturer, inventor, and innovator of custom fire apparatus. The company offers a full line of custom and commercial pumpers, rescue pumpers, aerial ladders, and urban interface vehicles. Smeal is committed to leading the industry in high-quality fire apparatus, delivery times and customer experience. Smeal sells its products worldwide and is based in Snyder, NE.

Smeal Apparatus is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency and recreation markets. REV Group's extensive vehicle line‑up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, terminal trucks, RV's and much more. Our 5,000+ employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency.

Rev Group is a veteran friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and or those transferring out of the military each year.

Assists with the design, development, and testing of electrical equipment, components, or systems. Familiar with mathematical and engineering principles and methods used to design electrical systems. Assists senior engineers in the preparation of plans, designs, computation methods and reports. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work.

• Assist with designing, developing, executing, and evaluating fitness-for-use testing, product specifications and process validation plans for a variety of moderate complexity products and/or components; assist with creating and reviewing part specifications and bills of materials.
• Use CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) software to develop the electrical design of various products and produce wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and wire harness drawings.
• Able to program electrical control modules using digital logic commands via a graphical user interface.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot 12 VDC and 120/240 VAC electrical systems.
• Verify designs through use of calculations and other analytical techniques and tools.
• Understand manufacturing processes with emphasis on electrical assembly and wire harness design. Apply DFM methodologies to deliver robust engineering packages emphasizing productivity in the manufacturing process.
• Fulfill customer requirements (i.e., shop orders) considering design rules and all applicable interface points.
• Define test requirements and interpret test results to validate designs.
• Identify problems, root causes and be able to define & execute resolutions.
• Understand and use lean principles as they apply to manufacturing and business processes.
• Execute engineering changes through established processes and documentation.
• Commit to excellence and high standards.

• Skills in computer simulation, cost estimation, design optimization, design review, engineering analysis & design, feasibility study, mathematical analysis & modeling, prototyping, quality assurance process and reliability analysis.
• Knowledge of manufacturing industry and vocational standards.
• CAD and CAE software experience.
• Experience with problem solving techniques (5 why & root cause analysis).
• Experience with statistical techniques and data analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work directly with hourly production employees and leadership concerning manufacturing initiatives and progress updates.
• Strong work ethic, highly motivated, organized, and self-disciplined.
• Versatile, flexible, and willing to work with changing priorities.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to stay on task.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute concurrent assignments in a high‑pressure environment.
• Strong and consistent attention to detail.
• Creative and innovative team player.
• Ability to use sound judgment and make timely decisions.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Solid PC skills with knowledge of…