ENGINEER ELECTRICAL SR

POSITION SUMMARY: The Will-Burt Company is the global market-leading OEM of telescoping mast products and integrated systems serving defense, first responder, commercial, and industrial markets worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a highly capable and collaborative engineering team focused on designing and integrating rugged electro-mechanical systems used in demanding, real-world environments.

This role offers the opportunity to design and support advanced control systems and electrical architecture for complex, vehicle-mounted and trailer-based systems-such as telescoping masts integrated with power management, radar, surveillance, and communications payloads. The U.S. engineering organization consists of approximately 22 engineers, including two Senior Electrical Engineers, and collaborates closely with international teams in the U.K. and Germany

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Control System Design

• Design robust control systems capable of operating in harsh, outdoor, off-road vehicle environments
• Select and integrate off-the-shelf controllers, sensors, cable assemblies, and peripherals with in-house designed printed circuit boards
• Develop scalable control solutions adaptable across a wide range of global applications and programs
• Design, build, or oversee prototype hardware for qualification testing and customer evaluations
• Ensure designs address electrical noise, shielding, EMI/EMC emissions, and susceptibility appropriate to the application environment

Controls Programming

• Develop and maintain embedded and control software for new and legacy products
• Implement and program control systems using J1939 CANbus and CANopen protocols; support legacy RS-485 systems as needed
• Program using C, CODESYS, and other appropriate environments
• Configure and support programmable devices including vehicle displays, controllers (IFM), CAN peripherals, and microprocessors
• Oversee software testing to ensure robustness

System Integration & Customer Support

• Lead electrical system design to support customer integrations, including powering and controlling Will-Burt equipment and interfacing with customer payloads
• Support a wide range of payloads, from simple electrical loads to advanced radar and surveillance systems
• Design and support power systems including generators, shore power, solar/wind systems, and battery management solutions
• Contribute to camera and mobile DVR system integrations, including HD-SDI, IR, and IP camera technologies
• Participate in business capture and proposal support for new programs and customer opportunities

Manufacturing & Operations Support

• Assist in diagnosing and resolving customer field issues and production floor challenges
• Provide technical support for integrated peripherals such as cameras and voltage detection systems
• Perform or support circuit board-level troubleshooting when required
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure designs support efficient assembly and production processes
• Specify replacement components for obsolete or hard-to-source parts
• Ensure accurate documentation and execution of engineering changes

Product Ownership & Technical Leadership

• Serve as a product expert and technical resource for cross-functional teams
• Ensure system designs meet applicable regulatory and industry standards, including CE, UKCA, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, NFPA, ANSI, and others
• Lead technology research initiatives to advance product capability, reliability, and performance
• Develop tools and processes to improve engineering efficiency and product development effectiveness

Documentation & Tools

• Maintain electrical schematics and control designs using Autodesk AutoCAD
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering teams using Autodesk Inventor models
• Design and maintain PCBs using Autodesk EAGLE
• Enter and manage engineering documentation within Infor CloudSuite Industrial (Syteline) ERP

Testing & Validation

• Leverage Will-Burt's in-house engineering test lab to support product qualification and validation testing
• Participate in hands-on prototype build and test activities to the extent desired
• Define test plan and conduct failure testing as part of design validation and improvement
• Coordinate with third-party test laboratories when required

Global Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams across the U.S.(Orrville, Ohio & Vero Beach, FL), U.K., and Germany
• Collaborate across time zones to support global programs and shared technology development

Travel (Optional)

• Opportunities exist to travel to suppliers, customers, and industry trade shows
• Travel can be minimized for candidates who prefer a primarily site-based role

Making a Difference

• For over 100 years, Will-Burt has supported first responders, defense professionals, and commercial operators with mission-critical equipment. Our products help protect lives and enable critical operations worldwide.

WHAT WILL-BURT OFFERS:

• Career Growth: The Senior Electrical Engineer role provides multiple career paths, including applications engineering, technical leadership, project management, or people management
• Employee Ownership: Will-Burt is a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP). After vesting, employee-owners receive annual company stock at no cost, providing an additional retirement savings benefit
• Flexible Work Hours: Start and end times can be flexed to support family and personal needs
• Respectful, Supportive Culture: We value collaboration, flexibility, and enjoying the work we do
• Competitive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k), profit-sharing bonus, onsite nurse, wellness programs, and ESOP stock ownership
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to support charitable causes and community involvement through company-sponsored initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience
• Successful candidates are typically detail-oriented, self-motivated, and experienced in designing electronics for harsh operating environments