Electrical Design Technician

Why Work Here?

Great culture, pay, benefits, and investment in your training and development.

With Master's Transportation, you can be part of a fast-growing, innovative company. Our new company headquarters located on 40 acres in Kansas City, MO, features a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility. The Master's leadership team values our people and supports their growth and positive employee experience. For people looking to contribute, build on their skills, and work together for shared success, it's an exciting time to join the company!

Benefits:

• Generous Paid Leave and 12 Paid Holidays.
• Competitive health insurance, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, and short/long- term disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Discounts for travel, entertainment and more.
• Investment in Employee Development

Job Title: Electrical Design Technician

Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Position Type:  Full Time

Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Work Location: Headquarters, Kansas City, MO

Job Summary:

The Electrical Engineering/Design Technician is responsible for the research, design, development, testing, and troubleshooting of motor vehicle electrical systems, components, and power distribution systems. The role of the Technician is to produce safe, efficient, and innovative electrical solutions that enhance the functionality and performance of our motor vehicles.

 The Electrical Engineering/Design Technician aligns with Master’s core values of relentlessly pursuing excellence, operating with high integrity, communicating with a positive attitude, and is innovative and solution oriented.

Essential Functions:   

• Designs and analyzes electrical systems and components for motor vehicles
• Shop support on electrical systems and components for motor vehicles
• Designs and documents electrical systems for add-on vehicle components (i.e., multi-plex, plug and play, etc.)
• Designs and manages power distribution systems for a variety of OEM vehicle offerings
• Creates as-built electrical manuals and schematics
• Analyzes and interprets design specifications and technical drawings
• Inspects, performs electrical tests for automotive systems, identifies faults and implements corrective actions and solutions.
• Prepares material, cost, and timing estimates, reports, and design specifications
• Maintain vendor relation
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform design and engineering tasks
• Works with Engineering colleagues to design new systems, circuits, devices, and/or develops existing technology
• Inspects installations and observes operations to ensure compliance with design and equipment specifications, vehicle electrical codes, and safety standards
• Keeps up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends
• Documents all project design and development work for future reference
• Communicates effectively with team members, other departments, and customers

Competencies:

• Technical Skills 
• Innovation
• Teamwork 
• Communication
• Problem-Solving Skills 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Work Environment: 

Office Environment: 50%

Manufacturing Plant Environment: 50%

Personal Protective Equipment recommended and/or required on production floor:

• Safety glasses, or prescription safety glasses that meet ANSI Z 87.1
• Hearing Protection that meets ANSI S 12.6
• Steel-toed shoes with anti-slip soles that meets ASTM F2413

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee is regularly required to stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; and reach with hands and arms
• The employee regularly is required to walk
• The employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, or crouch
• The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
• Ability to bend, stoop, and squat
• Ability to work with arms above head
• Able to read and follow written and verbal instructions

Required Education/Experience/Certifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field
• Proven work experience in Automotive Electrical Engineering capacity, including production support
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot electrical faults and complex electrical issues
• Proficiency in using electrical diagnostic tools to identify and rectify faults in automotive electrical systems
• Proficiency in using computer-aided design (CAD) software to create electrical system designs and schematics

Preferred Education/Experience/Certifications:

• Five (5) or more years of Automotive Electrical Engineering experience
• Project management skills to oversee the successful completion of automotive electrical projects from conceptualization to implementation
• Bilingual: English/Spanish
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Travel Requirements

None

Other Duties 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

Master’s Transportation is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Master's Transportation is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.