System Engineer

Main Responsibility:

Under general supervision, the System Engineer applies principles and techniques of electrical engineering to research, develop and design electrical control systems for floor maintenance equipment. General tasks include embedded control system design and development, wire harness design, printed circuit board (PCB) design, and membrane switch design. Other tasks include the specification of test procedures for components and assemblies for the purpose of evaluating the performance and reliability of prototype and production models.  In addition, troubleshooting support for manufacturing or technical service may be required occasionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of functional specifications for floor cleaning equipment.

• Create or assist with the development of schedules, work plans and priorities for the electrical system projects

• Defines electromechanical device specifications and makes decisions on component selection

• Develop detailed system requirement documentation for control system hardware and software

• Assist in the development of detailed test requirements and test plans for the control systems to carry out functional, operational, and reliability testing

• Assist with failure analysis of control system components/assemblies for in-line or field failures.

• Assist with Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing and approvals

• Author Engineering Change Notice (ECN) for electrical systems revisions

• Create various documentation and/or reports for development projects to support other departments such as marketing, service, technical publications, and manufacturing

• Write technical reports and develops charts, graphs, flowcharts, and schematics to describe and illustrate system's operating characteristics, malfunctions, deviations from design specifications

• Prioritize tasks for the efficient completion of assigned duties.

• May give work direction to technicians.

• Control system development will typically be a mixture of in-house activities in conjunction with external engineering resources. Specific design duties may include (but are not limited to: 

• Electronic and/or electromechanical component specification and selection.

• Control circuit design and schematic capture.

• PCB design and layout.

• Control system assembly design and layout.

• Microcontroller programming in C, C++ and/or Python language.

• Programming documentation using flowcharts.

• Membrane switch design.

• Wiring harness and/or cabling specification and design.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

• 4 to 8 years experience in electrical and electronic system design

Qualifications & Skills:

Working knowledge of electrical motors and controls, electronic circuit function and design (analog, digital, & micro-controllers), battery and charger application, electrical-hydraulic controls, electric and engine powered commercial and industrial vehicles.

Ability to program embedded control systems in C, C++ and python languages.

Ability to use various embedded control development tools. Knowledge of Freescale, Atmel and ST Micro microcontrollers is desirable.

Working knowledge of electrical and electronic test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, data loggers, etc.

Working knowledge of mechanical systems and hydraulic systems is desireable.

General knowledge of manufacturing and plant assembly operation processes.

Strong organizational skills with an ability to establish priorities and carry out objectives with general supervision

Strong technical writing skills.

Strong oral communication skills.

Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment.

Let's create a cleaner future together

Cleaning has emerged as a key contributor to health and safety, sparked by technology and innovation. At Nilfisk we are a driving force in this development. Being part of Nilfisk means thinking outside of the box, bringing your inspiring ideas to life, sharing the results, and learning from your setbacks. We believe that diversity is our greatest strength – as we achieve the best results from a wide variety of views and approaches. At Nilfisk, you have the freedom to be yourself and express your opinions. Nilfisk is firmly committed to growth and sustainability in everything we do. You will be empowered in your role as you collaborate with passionate colleagues on a quest to create a cleaner future.

Are you ready to make a change for a cleaner future?

We embrace diversity and equality with an environment of inclusion. We encourage everyone to apply for the position, regardless of origin, race, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental ability, gender, gender-identity or expression, sexual orientation, and age.

Job applicant FAQ

Do you have questions regarding the recruitment process or alike? Please visit our FAQ for job applicants.

Talent Acquisition Process

Nilfisk does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. We do not request payment or fees from candidates for any employment-related purpose.  If you encounter any such activity, please report it immediately on the Nilfisk Whistleblower website.