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As the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, GILLIG buses play a critical role in the environmental and social initiatives in communities across our nation. GILLIG is on the forefront in the transition to zero-emission vehicles and has an unmatched reputation in the industry for quality, reliability, durability, service, and support. From initial design through final assembly, each GILLIG bus is designed and built in Livermore, CA.
WHY GILLIG
- Leader in environmentally friendly mobility solutions including battery electric, hybrid electric, near-zero CNG and clean diesel transit buses
- Renowned for its inclusive team/family-oriented culture
- Stable, successful, and growing organization – a Bay Area business for over 132 years!
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
- Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums, generous retirement plan and other comprehensive benefits
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
GILLIG Engineering is responsible for the development, customization, and configuration of GILLIG’s clean technology heavy-duty transit buses. We are committed to developing the most reliable buses that connect communities, eliminates congestion, and contributes to a greener environment. Our engineers are engaged in designing, analyzing, testing, launching, and problem solving across a wide range of technical areas.
Validation Engineering is responsible for the testing, simulation, and evaluation of systems, components and vehicle platforms for GILLIG’s continuously evolving product line. It is instrumental in ensuring design requirements are met and overall performance meets the harsh demands of the heavy-duty transit bus duty-cycle.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for an Associate Product Validation Engineer who will be responsible for assisting & supporting senior level validation engineers. Assignments involve engineering assistance, problem resolution, & other engineering duties in support of vehicle level design verification (DV) and production validation (PV) tests.
This is a hands-on, on-site role at our Livermore, CA plant reports to the Manager of Validation but may also receive direction and guidance from senior engineers.
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL
- Develop and deploy engineering standards for defining and managing requirements under the guidance of more senior engineers
- Develop associated design verification (DV) and production validation (PV) test plans for new and current vehicle models, including complete traceability between requirements, test results and test reports
- Utilize program targets, system requirements and various control documents to develop and release simple DV/PV plans, reports, recommendations
- Execute DV/PV plans for vehicles and subsystems. Report results and collaborate with related design, systems and controls engineers to identify root cause of any failures
- Coordinate and document requirements, design verification and validation with component/subsystem/system suppliers or external testing resources/facilities to support overall program validation plan
- Gather and refine data sets into usable information and reports
- Support the maintenance and calibration of test equipment and instrumentation
SCOPE OF THE ROLE
- Autonomy: Works under direct supervision of more senior level engineers in a support role.
- Technically Minded: Applies industry practices and standards (NFPA, NEC, APTA, etc.) at the direction of senior level engineers. Applies knowledge and basic problem-solving techniques to define and resolve problems. Able to determine a course of action based on guidelines.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize assigned tasks to maintain schedule.
- Communication: Works productively with other engineers, designers, technicians, sales representatives, installers, and project managers so the project is delivered on schedule and on budget.
- Complexity: Responsible for simple sets of DV/PV plans within the team. Generally, works on problems of limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. May work on assignments of more advanced nature with more assistance from senior engineers.
- Quality & Standards: Test plans, reports, and other documentation is accurate and complete. Released designs are cost effective, manufacturable, serviceable, meet all performance objectives, & meet customer requirements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- Ability to perform basic engineering calculations
- Familiarity with:
- Automotive and/or heavy-duty vehicle design
- Design of Experiments (DOE) and basic knowledge of various test equipment and instrumentation, such as DAQs, strain gauges, accelerometers, and thermal & pressure sensors
- Basic understanding of programming and/or PLC logic
- Heavy-Duty and/or commercial vehicle experience is a plus
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to lift 25 lbs.
- Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer
- Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk and occasionally kneel or squat
- The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Must be able to navigate manufacturing environment, comfortable around heavy machinery, tools, etc.
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment, (i.e. safety glasses, bump caps, hearing protection, etc.)
- Limited travel may be required
- Standard start time: 6:30 am (negotiable)
EXPECTED COMPENSATION
$75,000 - $110,000/annual salary + premium benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job classification, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
GILLIG is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
GILLIG is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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As the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, GILLIG buses play a critical role in the environmental and social initiatives in communities across our nation. GILLIG is on the forefront in the transition to zero-emission vehicles and has an unmatched reputation in the industry for quality, reliability, durability, service, and support. From initial design through final assembly, each GILLIG bus is designed and built in Livermore, CA.
WHY GILLIG
- Leader in environmentally friendly mobility solutions including battery electric, hybrid electric, near-zero CNG and clean diesel transit buses
- Renowned for its inclusive team/family-oriented culture
- Stable, successful, and growing organization – a Bay Area business for over 132 years!
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
- Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums, generous retirement plan and other comprehensive benefits
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
GILLIG Engineering is responsible for the development, customization, and configuration of GILLIG’s clean technology heavy-duty transit buses. We are committed to developing the most reliable buses that connect communities, eliminates congestion, and contributes to a greener environment. Our engineers are engaged in designing, analyzing, testing, launching, and problem solving across a wide range of technical areas.
Validation Engineering is responsible for the testing, simulation, and evaluation of systems, components and vehicle platforms for GILLIG’s continuously evolving product line. It is instrumental in ensuring design requirements are met and overall performance meets the harsh demands of the heavy-duty transit bus duty-cycle.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Validation Engineer will be guided by technical requirements to conduct system and vehicle level design verification (DV) and production validation (PV) tests to confirm achievement of these requirements within established program timelines. The role also provides opportunities, with the creation of tools and processes, for traceability of DFMEA to DVP&R to final reports.
This is a hands-on, on-site role at our Livermore, CA plant and reports to the Manager of Validation but may also receive direction and guidance from senior engineers.
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL
- Utilize program targets, system requirements and various control documents to develop and release comprehensive DV/PV plans, reports, recommendations
- Create and execute test plans for associated vehicle systems and the entire vehicle. Report results, document non-conformances and collaborate with related design, systems and controls engineers to identify root cause of any failures, recommendations for improved specifications and opportunities for refinement
- Design and configure test methods, scripts and/or simulations to develop and validate system capabilities prior to vehicle integration
- Work closely with the Engineering teams to develop and deploy instrumentation and data acquisition strategies, data analysis methodologies and best practices for planning and conducting effective and timely testing activities
- Coordinate and document requirements, design verification and validation with component/subsystem/system suppliers or external testing resources/facilities to support overall program validation plan
- Gather and refine complex data sets into useable information and reports
- Support the maintenance and calibration of test equipment and instrumentation
- Support the development and deployment of engineering standards
- Support the development and management or requirements along with the associated design verification (DV) and production validation (PV) plans, including traceability between requirements, test results and test reports
SCOPE OF THE ROLE
- Autonomy: Ability to work with little instruction on day-to-day work, receiving general instruction on new assignments from senior engineers or manager.
- Technically Minded: Apply industry practices and standards (NFPA, NEC, APTA, etc.). Exhibit professional expertise, applying company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues. Determine a course of action based on guidelines and modify processes and methods as required.
- Time Management: Work productively with all stakeholders to deliver projects on schedule and on budget.
- Communication: Collaborate up, down and across the organization to resolve mutual problems. Focus on providing standard professional advice and creating initial reports/analysis for review by experienced team members.
- Complexity: Responsible for a certain set of DV/PV plans within the team. Work on problems of moderate to more-complex scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Applies learned techniques and contributes to analysis and investigation to solve problems.
- Quality & Standards: Verification and validation documentation is comprehensive, traceable to requirements & objectives, and complete. Released test plans and reports are thorough, clear and concise, with a high attention to detail.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Minimum 2 years of experience within the Engineering industry
- Experience in automotive and/or heavy-duty vehicle testing/validation
- Experience working with internal and external customers, engineering service suppliers, and supervising 3rd party test facilities
- Knowledge of FMVSS, ADA, APTA Bus Procurement Guidelines, SAE HD vehicle standards, NFPA
- Experience with “hands-on” troubleshooting, product assembly, prototyping, testing, and validation activities (on site and at remote locations)
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members, customers, internal and external suppliers
- Familiarity with testing processes, including creating and executing test plans on vehicles supporting program timelines
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to lift 25 lbs.
- Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer
- Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk and occasionally kneel or squat
- The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Limited travel may be required
- Must be able to navigate manufacturing environment, comfortable around heavy machinery, tools, etc.
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment, (i.e. safety glasses, bump caps, hearing protection, etc.)
- Standard start time: 6:30 AM(negotiable)
EXPECTED COMPENSATION
$75,000 - $140,000/annual salary + premium benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job classification, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
GILLIG is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
GILLIG is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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Apply to GILLIG