What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Engineer position at Endera?
About Endera
Endera was founded in 2019 with a clear purpose: build dependable, technologically advanced, cost-effective, and energy-efficient all-electric commercial fleet vehicles. We have grown rapidly to become a recognized leader in delivering state-of-the-art electric commercial vehicles to market. As we continue to scale, we are committed to innovation and reducing carbon emissions — one vehicle at a time.
Role Summary
This is a foundational engineering role at Endera. As our Senior Electrical Engineer, you will serve as the lead electrical engineering authority today — owning the full lifecycle of electrical system design, documentation, and integration across our EV and hybrid commercial vehicle platforms. You will establish the engineering standards, tools, and processes that will define our electrical department as we grow. This role is expected to evolve into a department leadership position as the team expands.
General Responsibilities
- Conceptualize, design, and engineer high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (12V) electrical systems for commercial electric and hybrid bus platforms
- Develop and maintain comprehensive electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bill of materials (BOMs) for each vehicle configuration and work order
- Research, program, and modify vehicle control modules for special use cases and platform integrations
- Perform detailed electrical calculations to establish standards, specifications, and design criteria
- Direct and oversee fabrication, installation, testing, and repair of electrical systems and components
- Integrate electrical systems across multiple chassis platforms, ensuring conformance to engineering design, safety, and customer specifications
- Research and evaluate new technologies, components, and assembly methods to drive innovation and cost efficiency
- Document and maintain electrical installation processes, methods, and engineering standards for use by production and service personnel
- Research and analyze OEM chassis electrical systems to ensure proper module and harness integration
- Provide technical support for warranty and field service
- Support supply chain management by identifying long-lead electrical components and providing accurate BOM data
- Provide hands-on training to production and service on electrical systems, processes, and procedures
- Participate in and lead product improvement and continuous improvement initiatives
- Lay the groundwork for a scalable electrical engineering department, including process documentation, tool standardization, and future team development
Summary of Activities
Responsibility
Key Activities
Electrical schematics and BOMs
Read and interpret vehicle sales orders; translate into complete schematic packages and accurate BOMs
Control module programming
Configure, program, and validate control modules for platform-specific use cases
Chassis electrical integration
Gather OEM technical data; specify integration of Endera systems into chassis electrical architecture
New product and technology research
Evaluate components, materials, and assembly methods; benchmark against industry standards
Process documentation
Create and maintain electrical installation work instructions, engineering prints, and process documents
Long-lead component support
Identify long-lead parts from sales orders; communicate requirements to supply chain
Production and field support
Apply root cause analysis to resolve electrical issues in production and in-field vehicles
Training
Deliver on-site and off-site electrical training to production staff, service technicians, and customers
Continuous improvement
Lead or support cross-functional product and process improvement projects
Department foundation-building
Establish tools, standards, and workflows that will scale with a growing engineering team
Technical Skills and Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience required
- No Sponsorship
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in automotive, commercial vehicle, or mobile equipment applications
- Demonstrated experience with 12V automotive/vehicle electrical systems required; high-voltage EV systems experience strongly preferred
- Minimum 3 years of experience creating electrical schematics and wiring diagrams using CAD-based tools (Experience with Arcadia Cardonix or similar platform a plus)
- Experience programming or modifying automotive vehicle control modules
- Proven ability to develop and own engineering documentation — schematics, BOMs, work instructions, and process documentation
Technical Knowledge
- Strong working knowledge of electrical theory, circuit design, and vehicle electrical integration
- Familiarity with chassis electrical systems from OEM manufacturers
- Understanding of relevant standards and compliance requirements (SAE, FMVSS, or equivalent) preferred
- Experience with multiplexed electrical systems or CAN bus architecture a plus
Leadership and Core Competencies
- Self-directed and capable of operating as the sole technical authority in a fast-moving environment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple vehicle programs and priorities simultaneously
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a root-cause mindset
- Clear and effective communicator — able to translate technical requirements for production, service, and customer audiences
- Collaborative team player who can work cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, and customer care
- Demonstrated ability to build processes and documentation from the ground up
- Forward-thinking approach to team development and departmental scalability
Working Conditions
- On-site position based in Ottawa, OH
- Occasional extended hours required during product launches or field support events
- Exposure to fumes, chemicals, and materials requiring hazmat awareness training
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb
- Frequently required to lift and/or move 25–50 pounds; occasional lifting up to 75 pounds with assistance
- Close vision and ability to adjust focus required
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation will be commensurate with experience
- Competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Opportunity to shape and lead a growing engineering department at a mission-driven EV company
Endera Motors, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Endera Corporation, is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, or veteran status, as defined by applicable laws.