Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical

About Blue Bird Corporation

Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird’s complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.

JOB SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Electrical Engineer supports Production by development and implementation of robust processes for vehicle and equipment programming, error proofing, and other controls within the facility.  The Manufacturing Electrical Engineer interfaces with other members of the Engineering, Operations, and extended teams to trouble shoot and implement improvements to correct issues and improve efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assessing project requirements such as technical challenges, engineering hours, risk assessment, etc.


• Ensure processes are robust to vehicles meet FMVSS, State, and customer requirements


• Assist in definition of electrical system and component specifications


• Review electrical designs of equipment and product to ensure they are safe, robust, and efficient


• Focus on cost reductions and demonstrate ability to control project and verification costs


• Liaising with suppliers


• Communicate well with the cross-functional team (Design, IT, Purchasing, Management, etc.)


• Able to manage a multitude of various projects and strive for on-time resolution of issues or implementation of changes


• Providing technical advice and troubleshooting of manufacturing issues to resolution


• Analyzing and interpreting communications and signal data


• Programming development and validation for Blue Bird vehicle software


• Development and implementation of robust manufacturing solutions for programming of equipment and product

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR SUCCESS

• Individual needs to be technically minded, able to manage people and projects to completion


• Experience with several of the following areas of electrical integration is a preference:
  
  
  
  • Electric Vehicles
  
  
  • CAN Bus / J1939 data links / Multiplexing / Vehicle Electronic Programming Stations (VEPS)
  
  
  • Automotive displays (LCD, Touchscreen, )
  
  
  • Automotive Feature Integration
  
  
  • Automotive Wiring /Harnesses
  
  
  • Simulink model-based system design
  
  
  • PLC programming / hardware and ladder logic, especially Allen Bradley
  
  
  • Robotic automation, especially Fanuc
  
  
  
  

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or equivalent combination of experience and education


• 3 years of manufacturing experience required
  
  
  
  • Automotive or truck environment, preferred
  
  
  
  


• All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

WORK CONDITIONS

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Office environment and production environment


• Must work in manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold and noise


• Fast paced production area with moving objects and sheet metal


• Occasional periods of standing or sitting for extended periods of time


• Must wear appropriate PPE when and where required


• Frequent weeks working 40+ hours


• Frequent communication with people throughout the day

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Blue Bird® is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We strive to have the best available talent in every job based on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities each person brings.  Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all forms.

All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

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