Engineering Lead Bus Specialist

New Flyer

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Crookston, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Engineering Lead Bus Specialist provides direct support on the production line to resolve electrical and programming issues found during the electrical checkout of new buses, focusing especially on lead buses. This role involves investigating issues, creating engineering solutions like programming updates, and supporting supplier activities and process improvements.

Qualifications

We are looking for an Engineering Lead Bus Specialist with knowledge of vehicle and high-voltage electrical systems, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Electrical/Engineering Technology or equivalent is required, along with a minimum of 2 years of related industry experience is preferred.

Job Description

The Engineering Lead Bus Specialist will provide direct support on the production line to resolve electrical and programming issues discovered during electrical checkout of online buses, especially lead buses.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

  • Investigate and resolve electrical and programming issues encountered on the production line during electrical checkouts of the first-built bus of each order.
  • Participate in electrical checkouts of the first bus built on each customer order (a.k.a. Lead Buses).
  • Create and release programming updates and other engineering solutions as needed.
  • Support issue resolution using J1939 network traffic analysis as needed.
  • Execute in-plant testing of electrical and programming solutions as required by colleagues.
  • Support supplier application approvals, vendor tests, config audits, and other online activities as needed.
  • Provide general status of lead buses that are online, identify and address potential roadblocks preventing deliveries.
  • Support ongoing process improvement initiatives
  • Minimum of 2 years of equivalent related industry/technology experience is preferred
  • Knowledge of vehicle electrical systems
  • Knowledge of high-voltage systems
  • Microsoft Office
  • Strong communication skills required
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Electrical/Engineering Technology or equivalent.
  • Ability to travel < 15%

BENEFITS:

  • Comprehensive benefits package with immediate eligibility
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment
  • Career advancement opportunities within NFI’s family of companies
  • Employee social committee events throughout the year, including barbecues, holiday festivities, sports tournaments, and more
  • Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers all team members

New Flyer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.

New Flyer

About New Flyer: New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE™ brands. It also offers infrastructure development through New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses (New Flyer, NABI, and Orion) currently in service, of which 8,600 are powered by electric motors and battery propulsion and 1,900 are zero-emission. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com. About NFI Group: Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. With 8,200 team members in nine countries, NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motor coaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motor coaches), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base of over 100,000 buses and coaches around the world. NFI common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol NFI. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, and www.nfi.parts.
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