Electrical Engineer I

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Define requirements and component specifications for panels, wiring harnesses and electrical systems
• Ensure component and system compliance with industry standards or acquire through certification/testing.
• Conceive new electrical and electronic system designs for customer convenience and efficient manufacturability
• Conduct product research on electrical and electronic equipment and components
• Research and integrate new equipment design as industry trends allow
• Interface with the propulsion, systems, design and manufacturing groups for system layouts
• Generate engineering drawings for new designs and approve all electrical prints for boat release to vendors and to manufacturing.
• Review and approve load calculations based on ABYC standards for AC and DC electrical systems
• Determine shore power configuration and generator size (120-V,240-V, 50/60 Hertz)
• Determine battery and charging system requirements for DC electrical system
• Determine grounding and galvanic protection requirements for AC and DC electrical systems
• Design and approve main and distribution panel boards for AC electrical systems
• Technical design and layout of audio and visual systems including sizing, layout, cabling and schematics 
• Technical design and layout of navigation electronics including panels, support cabling and schematics
• Provide manufacturing with technical support and direction including trouble shooting, testing and system verification.
• Generate Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Notice’s (ECN) as required
• Perform design verification tests on finished product and develop criteria for DVPR testing
• Review and approve owner’s manuals for accurate and complete electrical descriptions and information
• Attend ABYC electrical project technical committees
• Perform final electrical design verification tests
• Insure timely and adequate completion of all applicable phases of project
• Facilitate training seminars for assembly personal informing them of new construction requirements and sound practices commensurate with MasterCraft Holdings standards.
• Customer Service Support including travel to field units.

  Qualifications:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Training in computer aided design and ability to produce 2D drawings, schematics and wire lists
• Familiarity with 3D modeling software (Rhino, Solid Works, ETC.)
• Working knowledge of PC based software (Word, Excel, AutoCad, etc.)

• Minimum of 2 years experience in marine, transportation or product design with knowledge of production 

processes for line throughput

• Customer service and dealer technical assistance and technical writing
• Must interface well with other employee’s departments throughout the organization, outside vendors as 

well as dealers and retail customers