• Electrical Engineer

    Polaris Industries (Elkhart, IN)


    JOB SUMMARY:

    Bennington is the market leading pontoon boat manufacturer and a wholly owned subsidiary of Polaris Industries, a Fortune 500 company. We pride ourselves on delivering a boating experience that’s second to none through our emphasis on innovation, design, product quality, and relentless focus on customer satisfaction. Our team members live that passion every day and have fueled our growth across 6 buildings in Elkhart, IN.

     

    The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, documentation, and implementation of electrical systems for all new products. This role is a key member of the New Product Development Engineering (NPDE) team responsible for engineering safe, high quality, and innovative pontoon boats for our customers.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

    • Design, document and implement electrical systems for all new products

    • Ensure the compliance of all electrical systems (new and existing) with all USCG, ABYC, CE and other regulatory agencies

    • Ensure the interface between all engines, MFDs, and various other systems

    • Work with external suppliers to specify and create new parts and systems

    • Complete all necessary electrical load, wire size, and circuit protection calculations

    • Develop digital switching systems as appropriate

    • Create 3D harness routing and production drawings

    • Create electrical systems installation drawings

    • Provide technical expertise and transfer knowledge to the technicians and NPI

    • Develop Electrical Standards Library and provide training to technicians and operations

    SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

    + Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical experience required

    + 3-5 years of electrical product design experience with knowledge of manufacturing/production processes

    + Computer Aided Design experience; AutoCAD, Unigraphics, SolidWorks, Catia or Pro E preferred; 3D modeling skills desirable

    + Experience with multiplexing/digital switching, telematics, and marine electronics desirable

    + Knowledge of standards applied by the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC)

    + Boating, fishing and/or marine industry experience desirable

    + Commitment to quality and standards accepted by the industry

    + Must interface well with other employee's and departments throughout the organization as well as outside vendors, dealers and retail customers

    + Must be able to work extra hours required to assure timely completion of critical projects

    + Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications

    + Sound problem solving and decision making abilities

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    + Dynamic fast-paced cross functional team environment

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled