R&D Project Engineer-Electrical

Rosenbauer America, LLC

$36.06-52.88 /h

PAY RATE

Wyoming, MN

LOCATION

First Shift

SHIFT

Job Description

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Job Overview:

Job Details

Job Location: Rosenbauer Motors - Wyoming, MN

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $75000.00 - $110000.00 Salary

Job Shift: Day

Description

ROSENBAUER STATEMENT

At Rosenbauer we pride ourselves on providing top-of-the-line fire apparatus, created with state-of-the-art technology, for more than 150 years. When lives are at stake anything less is unacceptable. As the world’s largest manufacturer of fire equipment, we make sure our vehicles, production teams, and service personnel are ready to do what is necessary to keep communities safe.

POSITION SUMMARY

The R&D Project Engineer – Electrical serves as a central resource for aligning electrical engineering teams and driving standardization across Rosenbauer America. This role defines and implements electrical engineering standards to improve efficiency, documentation quality, and clarity. It provides exposure to all Rosenbauer America products and involves collaboration with Rosenbauer International to ensure global compatibility. In addition to standards development, the engineer supports product teams with technical and administrative tasks, contributing to both innovation and operational excellence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

All employees are required to support Rosenbauer’s Mission, Vision, and Values. The following are the essential duties of this position and do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the business needs of Rosenbauer.

Coordinate across multiple engineering teams to define electrical engineering standards and best practices, ensuring alignment and improved documentation quality.
Collaborate with Rosenbauer International to align electrical engineering documentation standards and ensure compatibility.
Contribute to electrical engineering development projects by reviewing technical documentation and standards, researching solutions to design challenges, and implementing approved designs.
Assist the R&D Manager with administration and optimization of engineering tools such as Confluence and Jira to improve team efficiency.
Create and maintain project and design documentation, including project plans, monthly progress reports, and project timelines. Prepares and presents project status reports.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by management to meet the needs of the company.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA’s): The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Education, and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent related experience required.
3+ years of related electrical engineering experience required.
Understanding of electrical systems and automotive technology preferred.
Experience with schematic and harness software preferred.
Knowledge of firefighting processes and equipment preferred.

Skills:

Language:

Able to find, read, and interpret relevant scientific and technical documentation and standards.
Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
Able to facilitate engineering discussions by listening, asking relevant questions, and suggesting solutions to problems.
Able to follow written and verbal directions and communicate new information that could affect project trajectories.

Math:

Basic math functions and accounting abilities with a high aptitude for accuracy.

Computer:

Able to perform intermediate PC functions including the use of spreadsheet tables and formulas.
Able to use electrical engineering schematic and harness software.

Abilities:

Project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and status reporting.
Able to deal with problems involving a variety of variables in non-standard situations. Strong attention to detail.
Able to understand and apply research principles to smaller tasks or projects to make data-driven decisions.
Able to prioritize work and to multitask while adhering to deadlines.
Able to work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
Able to understand and follow all safety policies to promote a safe working environment for all.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS	CHECK IF APPLIES	Give Examples as Necessary
Driving- license	x	May need to travel overnight for meetings, tradeshows, or visiting other Rosenbauer locations.
Driving- Own Vehicle	x	May need to travel overnight for meetings, tradeshows, or visiting other Rosenbauer locations.
Hours of work- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends occasionally	x	Overtime as needed to meet the needs of the department.
Travel- Local	x	May need to travel for local meetings/tradeshows.
Travel- Overnight	x	May need to travel overnight for meetings, tradeshows, or visiting other Rosenbauer locations.
Travel- Prolonged Periods	x	May need to travel overnight for meetings, tradeshows, or visiting other Rosenbauer locations.
Qualifications- Other

EOE, including disability/veterans.

We offer comprehensive benefits including multiple health insurance options, HSA/FSA with employer contributions, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) with company match, generous PTO and paid holidays, wellness incentives, and tuition reimbursement.