**This position is on-site at our Cobalt location in Neodesha, Kansas**

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the electrical-design and power systems group to design and develop the electrical schematics, the engine configuration and power systems for new boat models (Product Development), sustain and improve current products, support manufacturing and Customer Service. Must be proficient in troubleshooting DC/AC systems, reading, interpreting, and developing electrical schematic diagrams as well as utilizing a variety of equipment for accessing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems. The qualified candidate will be responsible for new product innovation of electrical systems that include but are not limited to the innovative designs; specification creation; electrical schematic creation; managing multiple suppliers in design execution; validation; and integration into the manufacturing process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning year goals for electrical and power systems team, lead them to successfully achieve department and individual goals.
• Work daily with multi-discipline teams on new product design and continuous improvement of in-boat electrical and power systems.
• Maintain/Sustain NMMA/ABYC electrical annual certification
• Maintain/Sustain Engine line up (Engine/Drive/Prop) across Cobalt boat models
• Design and maintain wiring harnesses and schematics, ensuring all electrical systems are integrated efficiently and effectively.
• Assume the lead engineer’s role on multiple assigned projects; including, but not limited to wiring harnesses, lighting, sensors, and other powered systems.
• Project management of multiple projects and suppliers, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, quality, and design specifications.
• Regularly identify opportunities for product improvements and re-engineer designs to enhance the form, fit, and function of current and new designs.
• Establish validation standards, develop testing protocols, and document test results for all in-boat electrical systems.
• Use engineering and computer design software to complete assigned work.
• Ensure proper cross-departmental coordination and effective communication of all assigned projects.
• Develop test scopes involving multiple supplier interaction and facilitate integrated test plans.
• Assist customer service team with technical support and field repair solutions if needed.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

BSEE, BSME, or related degree from ABET accredited university

Boat operation experience preferred

Experience in common hand tools required

Understanding of basic DC/AC electrical systems and diagnostic equipment

3D solid modeling preferred; AutoCAD required; NX and Rhino preferred

Language Skills: English required. Effective communication skills necessary. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Reasoning Ability: Must maintain a strong understanding of general problem solving, logical reasoning, and root cause analysis.

Other Qualifications: Include Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, and other skills/abilities/qualifications not listed above.

Occasional traveling required

Excellent computer skills in Microsoft

Knowledgeable in NMMA, SAE, and IEEE standards preferred.