Senior Electrical Engineer

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**Location** **:**

United States, San Antonio, Texas

1. **Job skills** Engineering and Project Management

2. **Type** Permanent

**Job id** 168461

**Salary** Negotiable

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**Job Title:** Senior Electrical Engineer

**Location:** San Antonio, TX

**Industry:** equipment manufacturing

**Status of Hire:** direct placement; permanent

**Pay:** $145k – $155k; exempt

**Summary**

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to serve as the technical authority for electrical and electronic systems across a growing Aerial Work Platform (AWP) product portfolio. This individual will lead the definition, design, integration, and validation of machine-level electrical architecture.

Based in San Antonio, this role is instrumental in building and scaling North American engineering capabilities within a newly established engineering center. The position collaborates closely with global teams to support product development and organizational growth in North America.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Electrical Engineering Leadership**

Lead the design and development of electrical systems for boom and scissor lift platforms

Define electrical architecture, including power distribution, control modules, CAN networks, sensors, and human-machine interfaces (HMI)

Specify, select, and validate electrical components such as controllers, relays, switches, sensors, wiring harnesses, batteries, and protection devices

Ensure seamless integration with hydraulic, structural, powertrain, and software systems

**Technical Execution & Compliance**

Ensure compliance with ANSI, CSA, CE, ISO, and other relevant global standards

Develop wiring schematics, harness drawings, system layouts, and documentation

Conduct DFMEA, safety analyses, and fault-handling strategy development

Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for system issues

**Cross-Functional Collaboration**

Partner with software, vehicle integration, hydraulic, and powertrain teams to ensure system compatibility

Support New Product Introduction (NPI) throughout concept, design, and validation phases

Collaborate with current product engineering to resolve field issues

Work with manufacturing teams to optimize harness routing, assembly, and serviceability

**Prototyping, Build Support & Validation**

Support prototype builds, ensuring proper installation and system functionality

Develop and execute validation plans, including functional, safety, EMC, and communication testing

Analyze test results and drive continuous improvements

Support system calibration, configuration, and commissioning activities

**Technical Mentorship & Influence**

Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for electrical systems

Mentor junior engineers on electrical architecture, diagnostics, and integration best practices

Contribute to design standards, component strategies, and engineering processes

Lead technical discussions and design reviews

**Required Qualifications**

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field

7+ years of electrical engineering experience in AWP or off-highway/mobile equipment

Strong experience in wiring harness design, schematics, and system integration

Deep understanding of low/high voltage systems, CANbus, sensors, controllers, and safety circuits

Knowledge of ANSI, CSA, CE, ISO, and other applicable standards

Proven problem-solving and analytical skills

Experience working in cross-functional, global engineering environments

Hands-on experience with prototype builds, commissioning, and system validation

Understanding of DFM/DFA and manufacturing processes

**Preferred Qualifications**

Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Experience developing electrical systems for complex mobile machinery

**Core Competencies**

Strong engineering judgment and decision-making

System-level thinking and troubleshooting expertise

Effective cross-functional communication

Leadership in design reviews and technical discussions

Continuous improvement mindset

**Work Environment**

Combination of office, lab, and manufacturing environments

Exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and shop conditions

**Physical Requirements** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

+ Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

+ The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

+ The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

+ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

****Must be authorized to work in the United States, client is not able to offer sponsorship at this time**

****Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check to be eligible for hire**

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

TRS Staffing Solutions are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome you to provide OFCCP data voluntarily here (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=\_kyGdW3ynEG2ncY4aVtVM-Ae8m-ZY39DmkVklULkcVtUNFFBR1g2Sk1EUExNWFpKVTZHRlNTRldaRC4u)

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.