Senior Electrical Engineer

About the Company

GILLIG is the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, specializing in environmentally friendly mobility solutions including battery electric, hybrid electric, and clean diesel transit buses. Based in Livermore, CA, GILLIG has a 132-year history of providing reliable and durable transportation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) and optimize modular BOM structures
• Use ECAD tools to create, review, and release vehicle components, schematics, and harness assemblies
• Perform design trade-offs and optimization for robust, manufacturable, and maintainable concepts
• Use analytical tools to assess power, grounding, circuit protection, EMC, signal integrity, and thermal management
• Support designs throughout the entire lifecycle, including production launch and field support
• Provide expert input for DVP&R and execute defined test plans
• Collaborate with mechanical, controls, and manufacturing engineers
• Train and mentor junior engineers through design reviews and technical guidance

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of progressive engineering experience
• Experience with low voltage (12/24VDC) and high voltage (600VDC, 240/480VAC) systems
• Proficiency in wiring harness design and formboard drawing using CAD tools (Zuken, Capital, or AutoCAD Electrical)
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with multimeters, power supplies, CANalyzer, and oscilloscopes
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as J1939, CAN, LIN, and Ethernet
• Understanding of regulatory standards including SAE, NFPA, and ISO
• Familiarity with BOM, documentation control, and revision management

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive, commercial, or heavy-duty vehicle design experience
• Experience in electrical harness manufacturing or industrial control systems
• Experience with configure-to-order products and modular BOM management