Junior Design Engineer

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.

POSITION SUMMARY 

Accountable for completion of design tasks and projects from concept to implementation. This will include all related design activities including calculations, communications, models/drawings, programs, and bill of material updates through Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs).

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

• Completes design tasks and project assignments which support field service activities
• Coordinates own tasks, including providing task status updates and recording time on each task
• Creates electrical designs that meet customer specifications, technical summaries and other contract documents and ensure designs are within manufacturing abilities
• Performs engineering calculations and analysis to ensure compliance with design criteria and all applicable regulations.
• Completes controlled testing of components and installations in order to meet contractual obligations, ensure product reliability and verify component fit
• Completes technical drawings and release documents in accordance with Engineering procedures and ENAs (Notices of Action)
• Provides Engineering support to SES (Service Engineering Support). As required, provides engineering support to Production, Quality Assurance, Customer Service Support, and other departments
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• University degree or technical diploma
• 1-3 years of experience in Electrical Engineering
• High level of proficiency using 3D CAD software
• Experience with the design and drafting of sheet metal and welded assemblies
• Experience with the design and drafting of large assemblies
• Experience routing cables and harnesses using 3D CAD software
• High level of proficiency in the creation of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• High level of proficiency in the creation of electrical cable and harness assemblies
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork, problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.