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Engineer I - Electrical (Engineering Development Program 2027)
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What they do
A Product Development Engineer develops new products for companies, and participates in all phases of product development including research, design, production and marketing. Uses research on customer demand and industry trends to develop product ideas; builds and tests product prototypes; evaluates production options and costs. May specialize in a particular type of product or in products for a specific industry.
$69,645 / year median in Iowa
-6% projected decline
Job Description
- First Shift Job Summary Are you someone who thrives on solving complex electrical challenges and enjoys working with cutting-edge technology?
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Agricultural Engineering (or related discipline), or equivalent education and experience.
- Foundational understanding of electrical engineering principles, especially in control systems and vehicle electronics.
- Working knowledge of CAD tools (e.g., Zuken E3 or AutoCAD).
- Familiarity with CAN protocols (e.g., SAE J1939) and physical layer aspects such as signal integrity, termination, and wiring.
- Basic experience with data acquisition and analysis tools (e.g., Dewesoft, MATLAB, nCode).
- Exposure to functional safety standards (e.
IEC 61508
) and understanding of safety lifecycle principles.- Knowledge of PLM and Engineering Change Notification (ECN) systems like Dassault Systems 3DX or equivalent.
- Demonstrated willingness to perform hands-on troubleshooting, testing, and analysis on physical equipment in lab or field environments. Travel
- Occasional travel is expected of this position.