Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer - Electronic Systems Livermore, CA

Overview

Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer - Electronic Systems

Livermore, CA

As the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, GILLIG buses play a critical role in environmental and social initiatives across communities. GILLIG is at the forefront of the transition to zero-emission vehicles with a reputation for quality, reliability, durability, service, and support. From initial design through final assembly, each GILLIG bus is designed and built in Livermore, CA.

WHY GILLIG

• Leader in environmentally friendly mobility solutions including battery electric, hybrid electric, near-zero CNG and clean diesel transit buses
• Inclusive, family-oriented culture
• Stable, growing organization – a Bay Area business for over 132 years
• Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)
• Excellent compensation with company-paid medical premiums, retirement plan and other benefits

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

GILLIG Engineering develops, customizes, and configures GILLIG's clean technology heavy-duty transit buses. Engineers design, analyze, test, launch, and solve problems across a wide range of technical areas. Electrical Engineering focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing electrical systems and components, including low and high voltage power distribution, CANbus network topology and variation, infotainment / CAD / AVL & surveillance system integration to ensure safety, durability, and performance. Collaboration with cross-functional teams ensures regulatory compliance, production troubleshooting, and cost-effective, manufacturable designs for heavy-duty transit buses.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer role is a hands-on, design-focused position responsible for transit bus electrical systems. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, concept design, detailed design, problem resolution, vehicle attribute design, BOM development, customer application research, and other duties related to designing, configuring, and industrializing electrical systems for manufacturing heavy-duty transit buses. The role influences systems and components to optimize vehicle functionality and performance. This is a direct, full-time on-site position in Livermore, CA reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, with guidance from senior engineers as needed.

TECHNICAL FOCUS

Apply skills to deliver customized, vehicle-based power and signal distribution systems, including harnesses, devices, fusing, and connectors. Consider routing and environmental conditions for heavy-duty automotive products. Stay current with vehicle electrical power management technology and regulations. Experience with low voltage (12 / 24VDC) and high voltage (600VDC, 240 / 480VAC) is required. Experience in electrical harness manufacturing and / or industrial control systems is a plus.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

Troubleshoot vehicle electrical and network issues

ADDITIONALLY AT THE SENIOR LEVEL

Provide input on modular BOM structure to improve configuration efficiency

QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

ADDITIONALLY AT THE SENIOR LEVEL

WORK ENVIRONMENT

EXPECTED COMPENSATION

$75,000 - $164,000 per year + premium benefits

Pay offered may vary based on location, classification, knowledge, skills, and experience. Total compensation may include other elements; details provided with an offer.

EEO STATEMENT

GILLIG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on protected characteristics. This description reflects the current role; duties and responsibilities may change at any time.

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