Staff Applications Engineer

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.

The Applications Engineering team specializes in technical sales support, working closely with customers to tailor our buses to their specific needs while minimizing product variation and complexity. You'll bridge the gap between customer requirements and our design team, maximizing design reuse and ensuring a seamless integration of custom solutions.

ABOUT

THE ROLE

The Staff Applications Engineer collaborates extensively with customers, tackling potentially complex needs requiring advanced conceptual thinking and independent judgment. Their efficiency is enhanced through strong familiarity with the GILLIG product and overall bus industry while demonstrating a keen sense for identifying opportunities for design reuse and controlling variation.

This is an on-site position that will report directly to the Director of Customer Applications.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

* Work closely with customers to understand their specific needs and requirements, providing consultation on possible customizations and modifications to standard bus models.

* Create customized proposals and presentations to demonstrate how GILLIG buses meet customer needs

* Develop technical documentation to support proposals and discussions with customers, ensuring thorough and accurate filing for later retrieval and reuse as necessary

* Review, understand, and translate customer requirements into agreed-upon technical solutions ahead of passing these on to the design team

* Provide modular powertrain and powertrain-related configurations that satisfy customer expectations, specifications & requirements

* Review customer specifications & requirements and deliver chassis & body structure designs as well as suspension, steering, and pneumatic brake systems that meet these needs

* Manage the creation and release of BOMs, identify pre-existing parts, and ensure accurate definition and documentation

* Provide significant support towards engineering programs, defining technical schedules and deliveries, and assisting with cost definition

* Collaborate with cross-functional partners such as electrical, controls, and manufacturing engineers to iterate designs

* Monitor market trends, competitor offerings, and customer feedback to support strategic decision-making and product positioning

SCOPE OF

THE ROLE

* Autonomy:
Ability to work independently with review at critical points and may direct the activities of others. Accountable for results that may impact the entire department

* Technically Minded:
Serve as an expert in the field and key advisor. Provide, guide and use professional concepts in developing resolution to critical issues. Apply extensive knowledge of theories, practices and design matters. Lead the application of existing principles and guide development of new ideas

* Time Management:
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