Electrical Engineer

Job description Role Summary The Electrical Engineer will be a key contributor in the development of an innovative medium-duty vehicle platform focused on advancing clean, efficient, and intelligent transportation. This position will focus on vehicle electrical and electronic systems, including power distribution, wiring harness design, control systems integration, and support for electric propulsion and charging systems. The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on engineering skills, solid experience in vehicle electrical systems design and validation, and the flexibility to work in a dynamic, startup-like environment. This role is based at ENC's headquarters in Riverside, California, and will require close cooperation with engineering teams in China and active support for supplier selection, qualification, and management both in the U.S. and internationally. Key Responsibilities Design and develop electrical systems for new medium-duty vehicles, including low-voltage and high-voltage architectures. Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness designs using CAD tools (SolidWorks Electrical, Altium, or equivalent). Define system-level electrical requirements and component specifications. Support integration of electrical systems, including propulsion, charging, power distribution, and control electronics. Conduct hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and validation of vehicle electrical systems and components. Work closely with mechanical and software teams to ensure cross-system compatibility and performance. Collaborate with suppliers in China and the U.S. for electrical component design reviews, DFM feedback, and quality assurance. Support prototype and production builds with on-site engineering presence as needed. Participate in vehicle certification and compliance activities related to electrical safety and standards (e.g., FMVSS, UL, SAE). Travel to China as required to coordinate engineering activities, resolve technical issues, and align supplier deliverables.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. 5+ years of experience in automotive or commercial vehicle electrical engineering (EV experience preferred). Strong knowledge of high-voltage and low-voltage power systems, grounding, and circuit protection. Proficiency with electrical CAD tools such as SolidWorks Electrical, Altium Designer, or equivalent. Hands-on experience with wiring harness design, diagnostics, and validation. Strong knowledge of CAN bus systems, powertrain control, and communication architectures. Solid understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes for vehicle electrical systems. Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills. Ability and willingness to travel internationally, including frequent travel to China. Preferred Experience with EV components, including batteries, inverters, DC/DC converters, and charging systems. Familiarity with vehicle-level integration, testing, and validation processes. Experience collaborating with international engineering and supplier teams, particularly in China. Prior exposure to startup or fast-paced product development environments. Skills And Attributes Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Comfortable working independently while coordinating across global teams. Proactive, organized, and driven to deliver results in a collaborative setting. Excited to contribute to the creation of a new vehicle platform from concept through production. ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.

ENC takes affirmative action to employ and advance employment opportunities for minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We actively encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team. ENC is also committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to opportunities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact HR Department for assistance. In accordance with California's wage transparency law (Senate Bill 1162), we are committed to pay equity and transparency. The salary range reflected on the job positing is our good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. While we do not typically hire at the top of the salary range, initial offers are based on the candidate's qualifications and experience, with opportunities for growth and increases over time. The hiring range for this position is $115,000 to $130,000 per year. Keywords training-and-development intelligent-transportation power-and-cooling power-distribution warehousing-and-distribution distribution-and-storage planning-and-design visual-art-design product-development-and-design embedded-control-automation systems-integration electric-propulsion startups environment-health-and-safety-hsse ecology-environment command-center low-voltage coronary-artery-disease-cad computer-aided-design-cad solidworks component crane-aerospace-electronics testing-and-analysis troubleshooting design-for-manufacturability design-for-manufacturability-dfm digital-freight-matching quality-assurance training-certification compliance electrical-engineering-and-planning commercial-vehicles enterprise-value-ev electric-vehicles-ev circuit-protection altium-designer mechanical-enclosures-assembly dc-dc-converters emerging-technologies disabilities-ada hotels-accommodations