Design Developer Jobs in Lagrange, IN (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:

A Senior Electrical Engineer to lead our electrical team in the design and development of advanced electrical systems for our luxury motor coaches and specialty vehicles. This role is ideal for an engineer who is experienced in solving complex electrical challenges while guiding projects from concept through production.  You will work closely with cross-functional teams including product engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to deliver robust and scalable electrical systems.

This position will be very involved as part of the New Innovation Development Team and provides the opportunity to influence vehicle platform development, mentor engineers, and drive electronics and electrical innovation in vehicle power and control systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Lead the design, development and innovation of electrical system architectures for luxury motor coaches and specialty vehicles.
• Define vehicle electrical standards, design practices, and component selection strategies.
• Develop system-level electrical designs including power distribution, controls, and communication networks.

• Evaluate and implement new technologies in DC power systems including 12V, 24V, and emerging electrical platforms.

• vehicle power systems and electrical components.

• Create and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Oversee integration of components such as inverters, battery systems, multiplex controllers, power distribution modules, and lighting systems.
• Support the development of wiring harness designs and electrical installation strategies.

• Lead electrical system installation and validation during prototype builds.
• Define electrical testing strategies and validation criteria.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical system issues during development and production.

• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure electrical systems are optimized for production.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to electrical system layouts and harness routing.
• Support new product launches and engineering change implementation.
• Commit to excellence and high standards.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong experience with electrical CAD or schematic design tools (AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar).
• Deep knowledge of DC power systems, vehicle electrical architecture, and power distribution including experience with battery systems, inverters, converters, and energy management systems.
• Familiarity with CAN bus, multiplex systems, or vehicle communication networks preferred.
• Knowledge of RV manufacturing, design and industry standards.

• Strong leadership and technical decision-making abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage engineering tasks and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to engineering excellence.
• Self-driven mindset with a passion for innovation and product improvement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work directly with hourly production employees and leadership concerning engineering and manufacturing initiatives and progress updates.
• Strong work ethic, highly motivated, organized, and self-disciplined.
• Versatile, flexible, and willing to work with changing priorities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task.
• Solid PC skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent education preferred.
• Typically requires 4-10 years of related experience.

Work Environment/Conditions:

• General office environment with work on the plant floor as required.

Terex Corporation is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. Terex Corporation also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans. 

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