Our Values: Be Customer Centric, Inspire Leadership, Show Integrity, Embody Family Spirit, and Pursue Excellence.

Since 1975, our family roots have been vital to our growth from three Saskatchewan founders to over 260+ diverse employees, representing 11 different countries. With our employees, Crestline has become a worldwide innovative leader in Ambulance Manufacturing and Specialty Vehicles and Canada’s largest supplier of small to mid-sized Commercial Buses, shipping to over 33 countries worldwide.

Headquartered in Saskatoon, Crestline is part of an industry-leading group of companies; Demers Ambulances, Braun Industries and Medix Specialty Vehicles. Together, we strive to be the partner of choice, dedicated to safety and innovation, delivering an exceptional customer experience through empowered employees.

Crestline Coach Ltd. is seeking an Electrical Engineering Designer to add to our team.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Create and maintain accurate, feasible/robust electrical designs/drawings/schematics/harnesses
• Manage the development of standard electrical system components, subsystems and wire harnesses to reduce electrical design library of electrical system solutions while reducing electrical design lead time
• Program embedded systems to control vehicle functions
• Guide and review the work of CAD/CAM Designers, Electrical Designers and offshore design partners as they create the detailed models and production drawings.
• Conduct peer reviews of designs completed by other Electrical Designers
• Deliver complete, accurate and robust Bill of Materials
• Apply engineering analysis where appropriate to mitigate the risk of a design failing
• Review contracts for clarity and complete and accurate content
• Quote time required to fulfill designs
• Solicit product feedback during the manufacturing cycle and after release to improve product design and manufacturability on future units
• Contribute to effective Production/Design/Sales meetings
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement processes

Technical Skills/Competencies (technical knowledge, education and experience):

• Post-Secondary education - University Degree in Engineering or Diploma or Certificate from an accredited educational institution. A degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred, though other Engineering degrees, diplomas or technical certificates with appropriate experience will be considered.
• Three or more years’ experience in electrical or technical solution sourcing including analog and digital electrical design, embedded software programming and electronic systems integration is an asset
• Knowledge of 12VDC and 120/240VAC electrical systems
• Knowledge of electrical design for heat dissipation
• Experience in electrical load analysis and cost/benefit analysis
• Practical experience in cable and harness fabrication, component installation and testing
• Strong understanding of design for manufacturing and value engineering
• Knowledge of integration electrical and mechanical design
• Experience and creativity needed to contribute to improving internal processes
• Automotive and/or specialty vehicle power electronics, digital and analog monitoring and control system experience is a valued asset
• Knowledge of vehicle CAN bus systems is an asset
• Graphical user interface design is an asset
• Electrical schematic drafting with ECAD tools (ie. Zuken E3, Auto Cad Electrical, AutoCAD) is an asset
• Electrical wire and cable drafting with 2D & 3D ECAD tools like Zuken E3, Inventor Cable and Harness is an asset
• Understanding of accepted drafting principles is an asset
• Multiplex programming by code or graphical representation is an asset.
• Experience in an engineering environment that integrated with a PDM or PLM system is an asset
• A working knowledge of relevant legislation and test standards (CMVSS, FMVSS, CAAS, Canadian Electrical Code, etc.) and how they affect ambulance design is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of applications
• Experience in a Lean Manufacturing is an asset
• Software system integration electrical and mechanical is an asset

Personality Traits/Core Skills:

• Values align with Crestline culture: Customer Centric, Leadership, Integrity, Family Spirit, Excellence
• Excellent analytical and presentation skills
• Leadership and critical thinking skills
• Excellent priority and project management skills
• Highly self-motivated
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to consistently demonstrate high standards of quality and professionalism
• Driven with a sense of urgency to see projects through to completion
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish relationships with customers both internal and external and cross functional teams
• Critical thinker
• Complex problem solving ability
• Originality / creativity
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Strong organization skills
• Fact based decision making ability
• Highly self-motivated
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Enjoys working in a fast paced environment

Interested? Apply online at www.crestlinecoach.com/careers

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