Electrical Engineer

Fearlessly Forward - Build your future with New Way Trucks!

Continuing to move Fearlessly Forward New Way Trucks was founded in 1971 in Scranton, IA. Today, New Way Trucks has multiple refuse production and parts facilities throughout Iowa and Mississippi, with equipment operating in all 50 states, as well as Canada, Latin America, Asia, and beyond. We combine small town values with cutting-edge technology to deliver excellence in heavy manufacturing. Come build your future with us at New Way Trucks, apply today!

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team in designing, developing, and enhancing the electrical systems of our refuse trucks for our Booneville, MS team. This role is integral to ensuring the safety, efficiency, and reliability of our products. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to innovate and implement electrical solutions that meet industry standards and customer needs.

• Develop electrical system designs, schematics, and layouts for refuse trucks.
• Specify components, including wiring, controllers, sensors, and actuators.
• Collaborate with mechanical and control engineers to integrate electrical systems seamlessly into truck designs.
• Conduct tests on prototypes to ensure electrical systems meet performance, safety, and quality standards.
• Prototype wiring harnesses and then optimize them for manufacturability and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during production and field testing.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards and regulations, including SAE, NFPA, and DOT requirements.
• Document technical specifications and maintain records of design iterations.
• Work with manufacturing teams to support the production process and resolve design‑related issues.
• Partner with procurement to identify and source cost‑effective, high‑quality components.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and cost optimization in electrical systems.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in electrical engineering and refuse truck manufacturing.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive, heavy equipment, or refuse truck harness design.
• Demonstrable experience with Arcadia harness design including database management.
• Demonstrable experience with harness design from concept through prototype evaluation and production release.
• Demonstrable experience creating electrical schematics.
• Proficiency in electrical design tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, Solid Works Electrical, or similar.
• Experience with J1939 CAN bus systems, controllers, and electrical harness design is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and design‑for‑manufacture principles.

• Midwest Values:
  Integrity, hard work, and community from the core of our operations.
• Innovation at Heart:
  We are committed to staying ahead of the curve and continually investing in technology and our people.
• Competitive Benefit Package:
  Competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for professional growth.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job‑related duties as requested by their supervisor.

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