Sr. Technical Specialist, Electrical Engineering

Overview

Blue Bird (NASDAQ : BLBD) is a technology leader and innovator in school buses. The company designs, engineers and manufactures school buses with a focus on safety, reliability and durability. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions and has sold more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses.

Job information is provided for the purpose of describing typical duties and requirements. For more information on Blue Bird's product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Electrical Engineering Director, the Senior Technical Specialist – Electrical Engineering will execute new product development projects that encompass the integration and installation of state-of-the-art electrical systems on Blue Bird buses. This includes component, software and system specifications, design verification, and troubleshooting support. Assist in developing road technology maps for bus safety systems, driver cockpit, and other control ECUs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage a multitude of projects and strive for on-time engineering sign-off
• Develop electrical systems and component specifications
• Complete programming development and validation for vehicle control ECU software
• Assess project requirements such as technical challenges, engineering hours, risk assessment
• Ensure designs meet FMVSS, state, and customer requirements
• Produce and implement designs, drawings, and test documentation
• Review / approve electrical designs and release documents
• Control project and testing costs by focusing on cost reductions
• Communicate with cross-functional teams and outside vendors (Manufacturing, Purchasing, Management)
• Write engineering reports and complete various documentation
• Analyze and interpret engineering test data

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bachelor's Education and Experience

Preferred Experience

What We Value

Includes

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Blue Bird is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We strive to have the best available talent in every job based on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities each person brings. Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all forms.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

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