ASSOCIATE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
COMPANYPROFILE
Oshkosh Corporation is a leading manufacturer and marketer of access equipment, specialty vehicles and truck bodies for the primary markets of defense, concrete placement, refuse hauling, access equipment and fire emergency.Founded in 1917, Oshkosh Corporation has manufacturing operations innine U.S. states and in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Mexico, The Netherlands, and Romania.The company currently employs approximately 12,800 people worldwide.
Oshkosh Corporation is a Fortune 350, multi-billion dollar company. Oshkosh Corporation designs and builds the world's toughest specialty trucks and truck bodies and access equipment by working shoulder-to-shoulder with the people who use them.
SUMMARY
Perform hands-on analytical, functional, and coordination of activities in the preparation and application of test equipment on components, subsystems, or vehicles for test. Primary focus will be hybrid electric vehicles, power generation equipment, and vehicle controls and related systems. Also supports the vehicles and vehicle sub-system during developmental testing following appropriate procedures, standards, and specifications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate and maintain equipment and perform other general mechanical duties, such as complete component changes, modifications, teardowns, and reassembly on vehicles or test stand equipment.
- Test and develop new vehicles and/or components: perform specified tests, gather data, evaluate performance, conduct and evaluate safety and road ability inspections, and report findings. Perform tests of systems and components to assure proper operation.
- Draw basic sketches as related to test fixture development or redesigning hardware.
- Conceive and fabricate test fixtures.
- Establish appropriate instrumentation, install delicate instrumentation, and provide input for test sequence and procedures.
- Perform tests to determine capabilities of vehicles/systems and conformance to specifications and/or regulations.
- Recording and report test data
- Must possess good written and oral communications skills.
- Preserve high standard of safety during all aspects of job performance which includes exposure to personal and physical hazards on regular basis.Maintain high standard of cleanliness and order in working area for reasons of safety and efficiency
- Have a friendly manner and cooperative attitude in dealings with other employees and customers
- Follow established test, departmental, and other required procedures
- Ability to investigate vehicles, subsystems, and components. Troubleshoot problems, perform basic failure analysis, and participate in formulation of a corrective action.
- Service and repair equipment and vehicles as required.
- Willingly assists others as necessary to meet deadlines
- Limited travel to support test activity
- Work closely with and mentor, train, and lead team members. Some supervision of technicians will be expected.
- Plan and schedule work activities for yourself and a team to complete assignments in their order of priority to make effective use of time
- Have a skill or the ability to take on a specialized skill specific to test and development activity
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's degree in Electro Mechanical Technology or equivalent.
- 5-plus years related experience in Electro- Mechanical field with emphasis on electrical systems up to 600 volts. Include print reading/ cad system experience and fabrication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have or readily obtain a Commercial Driver's License to accomplish assigned projects
- Familiarity with PC's and Microsoft Office products
- Basic knowledge in electric machines, control systems and power electronics
- Proficiency in motors, generators, inverters, controllers, and PLC's.
- Proficiency in electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes and power analyzers
- Background in data acquisition systems such as Labview
- Experience in vehicle electrical systems
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Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation is also a federal contractor which takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans, and veterans of the Vietnam era. Any employee or applicant for employment who is qualified under the applicable regulations will be covered under our affirmative action program by providing this information to the Company. Submission of this information is voluntary, will be kept confidential, and is not a requirement for employment.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.