Design Engineer

Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world - 25 million children twice a day - making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 20,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses in operation today. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Design Engineer, EV Electrical will produce component and system specifications, designs, drawings, design verification procedures and reports to integrate and install the latest battery electric powertrains and systems into Blue Bird buses. The engineer will work in the EV design group and support all design responsibilities for new or improved high-voltage systems, as well as supporting production. The successful candidate will be detail oriented and able to complete tasks in a consistent and accurate manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assess project requirements and technical challenges; provide estimates and updates on all assigned tasks to Project Management and supervisor; conduct risk assessments
• Create low voltage electrical harnesses for SAE J1939 CAN communication and discrete communication
• Properly size wires and cables based on system load and requirements
• Create 3D models for components and sub-systems using Catia v6 CAD software
• Ensure all designs meet all applicable FMVSS, school bus, company or supplier technical requirements
• Define or assist in definition of electrical system and component specifications
• Produce component/system drawings and specifications that achieve safety, quality, timing, and cost targets; define bill of material requirements; define and maintain feature requirements or constraints; establish design and installation specifications
• Trouble shoot CAN network communication
• Program using Simulink software.
• Validate and approve new product designs in coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure they are safe, robust, and efficient
• Interact as necessary with system and component suppliers
• Communicate with internal teams including Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, and Sales
• Ability to manage multiple projects and strive for on-time completion of all assigned tasks and deliverables
• Provide design support to cross functional team to during development, procurement, launch, and support phases of projects.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
  • Individual must me be technically minded, and able to manage projects and assigned objective to completion.
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience as a design engineer in a relevant automotive or truck environment required. Prior experience with electric vehicles is a plus.
  • Excellent written and oral technical communication skills.
  • Experience with several of the following areas of electrical integration:
    • CAN Bus / J1939 data links / Multiplexing / Vehicle Electronic Programming Stations (VEPS).
    • Automotive displays (LCD, Touchscreen, etc.).
  • Automotive Wiring /Harnesses.
  • DFMEA, DVP&R, and other essential Engineering Processes.
  • Familiarity with Matlab and Simulink Software.

WORK CONDITIONS:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Office environment
• Frequent computer and telephone use
• Frequent communication with people throughout the day either in formal meetings or informally
• Occasional periods of work in manufacturing environment, especially during product testing, launch, or when problem solving
• Travel: 0-10%

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Blue Bird's winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment. We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.