ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Serving as a global leader in boat manufacturing since 1957, Willard Marine, Inc. is a recognized pioneer in the design and construction of high performance boats. In the 1980s, Willard Marine expanded its focus from recreational and commercial use to include military, law enforcement and public safety requirements. With over 50 years of design, engineering and manufacturing experience, repeat customers include the US Navy, US Coast Guard, Homeland Security, NOAA, Law Enforcement Agencies, and foreign governments alike. These are the most challenging customers in the world and represent the most demanding requirements. In response, Willard Marine boats have an unsurpassed record of reliable and durable performance under the most demanding conditions. It is no accident that the US Navy has placed Willard Marine RIBs on almost every significant surface ship in its fleet, more RIBs than all our competitors combined.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The ideal candidate will provide engineering support for all vessel systems typically consisting of 12v/24v systems, breaker box configurations, load calculations, electronic equipment layouts, and generator/UPS systems. The candidate will be responsible for sourcing the appropriate equipment to satisfy the specifications of each vessel through our network of preferred suppliers. Additional requirements include:

• Design to comply with applicable regulating bodies and classification societies.
• Create detailed work instructions for the production floor.
• Design for re-use, standardization, improvement, cost reduction and simplification.
• Produce detailed assembly, fabrication, and layout drawings for production use.
• Perform calculations to determine appropriate component selections and system designs.
• Maintain drawing revisions throughout the build process and keep drawings updated to reflect the correct ‘as-built’ status of each design.
• Create and maintain detailed schematics such as P&ID’s, block diagrams or single line diagrams for the appropriate systems.
• Build and maintain accurate BOMs (Bill Of Materials) for each system.
• Identify and develop maintenance schedules and associated spare parts lists.
• Produce support literature to be included in instruction and maintenance manuals.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 4 years working in mechanical design.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret technical specifications.
• Must have demonstrable experience designing circuits in AutoCAD or DraftSight.
• Experience developing contract technical specifications, purchase specifications, test and trial procedures.
• Must have experience in manufacturing.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly as they arise.
• Ability to work in a team environment with little or no supervision.
• Solid time management, organization and prioritization skills.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

• Experience designing for marine applications.
• Experience in creating parts, assemblies, and drawings using SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with design specs and regulations for the following: IEEE, USCG, SOLAS, MARPOL, ABYC and class society rules: ABS, Lloyds.

• Shipyard, shipboard or boating experience.
• Experience in composites fabrication and design.
• Ability to perform or direct repairs/installation of electrical systems.

POSITION LOCATION:

• Oceanside, CA

Willard Marine offers an exciting and supportive business environment. We develop our people and reward their contribution. We work with openness and integrity. We are an equal opportunity employer.