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About Craftsmen Industries

Craftsmen Industries custom manufactures unique specialty trailers and vehicles and large format printed elements for experiential marketing and industrial solutions for brands across the industry spectrum including Boeing, PepsiCo, and Anheuser-Busch. We pride ourselves on creating our products fully in-house from initial design and engineering to fabrication and the finishing touches of graphics and paint.

Our Craftsmen team includes one subsidiary, Schantz Manufacturing. Schantz focuses on custom manufacturing of concession trailers for the fair and festival industry.

Guided by our values, we BUILD by helping bring ideas to life in a dynamic and collaborative environment and we're looking for talented individuals to grow with us!

What Do We Offer?

• Competitive compensation.
• Career development opportunities.
• Benefits including but not limited to Medical, Dental and Vision.
• 401(k) Match and Much More!

Position Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: St. Charles, MO

Position Summary:

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the upfront electrical system planning, design, layout, and subsequent support of the installation and integration in a wide range of custom mobile solutions including trailers, truck bodies, and shelters/containers. This position will act as a liaison between the shop floor and engineering and will support the planning and development of new product designs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain continuous communication with engineering to ensure alignment of goals, objectives, and project issues.
• Maintain continuous communication and provide technical direction with the shop floor to maintain constant alignment with manufacturing.
• Develop electrical load calculations and power distribution documentation.
• Create block diagrams, schematics, and layouts based on input requirements.
• Support customer interactions including meetings, design reviews, and site visits, as needed.
• Assist in the development and standardization of electrical design practices, documentation, and processes.
• Design and support systems in compliance with all applicable safety standards, codes, and company policies.
• Promote a safety-first mindset by identifying potential hazards, supporting safe work practices, and partnering with the shop floor to ensure safe installation and operation of electrical systems.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 2 - 4 years' experience designing AC and DC distribution systems for commercial modular or similar applications.
• 2 - 4 years shop manufacturing / construction experience.
• Proficiency in CAD / BIM tools such as Revit, AutoCAD or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70 and NFPA 101.
• Proficiency in MSOffice applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Must demonstrate a consistent and stable work history, along with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years custom truck, 5th wheel and/or drawbar, or RV design experience.
• NEC classroom training and certificate.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or working toward licensure.
• Ability to design and program PLC, HMI, and other types of electronic or electrical manufacturing equipment.

Physical Skills:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Required to stand, walk, and use hands.
• Must be able to position self to move, bend, and lift up to 75-lbs.
• Ascend/descend on ladders and move around /within custom mobile solutions.
• Required use of fingers and hands to operate a computer.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must have the ability to hear and respond to auditory signals, distinguish tones and pitches in equipment, and use hearing protection during specific tasks.
• Ability to travel and manage projects at remote locations, as required (~3%).

Craftsmen Industries (and its subsidiaries) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we consider all applicants for employment and employees eligible for employment without regard to race, marital status or civil union status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to our applicants and employees with disabilities in order to assist them in the performance of their essential job functions.

To learn more visit www.craftsmenind.com or www.schantzmfg.com.