Electrical Engineer - Senior

Oshkosh Corporation

The Role

Overview

Senior electrical engineer developing vehicle systems for Oshkosh Airport products.

Key Responsibilities

  • cad tools
  • standards compliance
  • assembly support
  • drawing prep
  • feasibility study
  • proposal support

Tasks

-Support proposal development -Plan and direct engineering in a major project through all phases of innovation and development -Assist in feasibility studies and project estimates on proposed projects -Select parts and/or design components for cost and quality-conscious design to meet service applications -Utilize various state-of-the-art engineering tools, i.e. personal computer and CAD equipment -Work with SAE, Federal, and NFPA Standards for design compliance -Follow project on the assembly floor through initial build and render assistance necessary to support manufacturing and industrial engineering efforts -Directs preparation of layouts, drawings, specification, and bills of material -Establishes priorities for work delegated to others -Consult with suppliers, customers, & members of Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Assembly, Service, and Testing, Quality Control, and Marketing departments -Work closely with other engineering groups

Requirements

  • electrical engineering
  • can
  • e3 series
  • wire harness
  • hydraulics
  • problem solving

What You Bring

-Experience with automotive or heavy-duty equipment -Working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems -Strong oral and written communication skills -3-plus years of experience working with truck/mobile equipment -Possess a strong electrical knowledge of vehicles, electrical theory, electrical component and related systems -Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills -Wire Harness design expertise and process improvement experience. -Electrical troubleshooting/root cause/corrective action experience. -Relevant design experience with vehicle electrical systems -Design experience with Controller Area Network (CAN)/SAE J1939 and/or Vehicle Networking. -Experience with E3 series or other electrical CAD software

The Company

About Oshkosh Corporation

-Built its reputation with ‘Old Betsy,’ a pioneering four‑wheel‑drive truck that still operates today. -Expanded into military trucks, aerial lifts, fire apparatus, airport rescue vehicles, refuse trucks and concrete mixers. -Structured into distinct segments—Defense, Access, Vocational (fire/emergency), and Commercial. -Major projects include supplying the U.S. military’s family of tactical vehicles, pioneering electric USPS mail trucks, autonomous garbage robots and airport fire engines. -Their patented TAK‑4 independent suspension and AI‑powered safety systems propel off‑road performance and operator protection. -Recent deals span electric fire trucks (Volterra series) and zero‑emission refuse vehicles.

Sector Specialisms

Access Equipment

Defense

Fire and Emergency

Commercial/Civil

Airport Products

Tactical Wheeled Vehicles

Homeland Security Vehicles

Mobile Command Vehicles

Communications Vehicles

Fire Apparatus

Ambulances/Medical Vehicles

Police Vehicles

Refuse/Garbage Vehicles

Concrete Mixers

Snow Removal Vehicles

Aerial Work Platforms

Telehandlers

Towing and Recovery Vehicles

Engineering and Product Development

Field Service Vehicles

Mounted Cranes

Aviation Ground Equipment

Airport Gate Equipment

Military Vehicles

Unmanned Ground Vehicle Solutions

Vehicle Components