Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Title Senior Electrical Engineer Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Engineering

Location: Manufacturing

Ridgeland, SC

Job Summary In this role, you will be a valuable part of our engineering team, ensuring our Research & Development projects are met in a timely fashion while observing the highest standards of safety and quality.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop electrical systems for TICO terminal tractors and trailers.
• In collaboration with engineering management, develop, maintain, and continuously improve standards, best practices, and ways of working for electrical systems.
• In collaboration with engineering management, develop scope of work, schedules, task lists, etc. for electrical and controls systems development projects.
• Lead other electrical engineers through electrical and controls development projects, including checking their work.
• Lead external resources to complete tasks related to assigned projects.
• Identify and complete tasks related to customer orders.
• Work with other departments and suppliers to build and procure components needed for prototype and production builds.
• In collaboration with prototype department manager, identify proper tools and inventory levels for assembling electrical harnesses.
• Be willing and prepared to lead engineering team in the absence of the engineering management members.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities within the departments.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Requires effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, Ability to commit to flexible schedule.
• Must be able to participate in Lean principles and continuous improvement activities.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering.
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering preferred.
• Minimum 10 years’ work-related experience.
• Experience in vehicle electrical system development.
• Experience in supporting manufacturing environment.

Working conditions

• This position primarily operates in an office environment but may also require work in warehouse settings.
• PPE is required per company procedures and includes safety shoes, safety glasses and safety vest.

Physical Requirements Walking, sitting, standing, crouching, and lifting up to 50lbs.

This job description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and efforts required of employees assigned to this job position. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of TICO Manufacturing. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees and their families that includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. 401K, vacation and paid holidays. TICO is a Drug-Free Workplace