What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at PROTERIAL CABLE AMERICA, INC?
Position Summary
This position is responsible and accountable for the execution of the Engineering deliverables for new program/product development as well as current product support. Technical APQP Leadership accountability. Responsible for aligning resources to program/product needs to customer timing.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Must have the ability to work fluently in the following areas:
Mechanical:
- Fundamental knowledge of Brake systems
- To perform layout & confirm packaging constraints in vehicle chassis.
- Knowledge of Injection molding with insert parts
Electrical/Electronics:
- Redundancy & fail-safe design.
- Current/voltage sensing & diagnostics.
- Knowledge of Cables / Harnesses
- EMC / EMI Knowledge
- CAN / LIN communication
- Wheel Speed (ABS) Sensor knowledge
- Connector knowledge including terminal crimping
- Sensor head design knowledge (Wheel Speed Sensor)
- Experience or knowledge of Electronic Welding process.
Software:
- CAD/CAE: CATIA, SolidWorks, ANSYS for mechanical design & FEA.
- Cable routing simulation software
- Experience with Injection molding simulation software (Mold Flow, Moldex3D…etc)
Education and Experience
Required
- Bachelor’s (or Higher) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Minimum of 3 years of electrical engineering experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked in the automotive industry
- Ability to quickly adapt and contribute effectively with limited to no training, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and independence from day one
- Sensors & actuators (electromagnetic, Hall IC, PWM)
- IC Output principles
- Power electronics (Electric Power Braking)
- Automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay), Canalyzer
- Team Leadership experience.
- Strategic and forward thinking.
- Calculated risk taker
- Regulations & Standards such as ISO 26262, ISO 21434, ISO 7637, ISO 11452, FMVSS, ECER13H, ASIL, IATF 16949.
- Cross-functional teamwork (mechanical electrical software)
Physical/Safety Requirements
- Position involves extended sitting periods.
- Required to support product build and plant floor activities and observations.
- Employee must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Employee must have the ability to travel (25%)
An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
Proterial Cable America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. As a Federal Contractor, we encourage priority referral of protected veterans under VEVRAA.