Senior Electrical Engineer - San Antonio, Texas

Company Profile 80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 23 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.   JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.   At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.   Position Purpose The Senior Electrical Engineer – JCB Access will serve as the technical authority for electrical and electronic systems across the Aerial Work Platform (AWP) product range. This role is responsible for defining, developing, integrating, and validating machine‑level electrical architecture, low and high voltage systems, wiring harnesses, sensors, controllers, communication networks, safety circuits, and operator interface electronics.The position will be based at JCB World Headquarters in Rocester, UK until Q1 2027, collaborating with global engineering teams. In Q1 2027, the engineer will relocate permanently to the new JCB San Antonio, Texas facility, supporting the establishment of the Access engineering organisation in North America.   Position Type Full Time, Exempt   Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities Electrical Engineering Leadership Lead the design and development of electrical systems for boom and scissor AWP platforms. Define overall electrical architecture including power distribution, control modules, CAN communication networks, sensors, and human‑machine interfaces. Specify and validate electrical components including controllers, switches, relays, sensors, harnesses, batteries, and protection devices. Ensure seamless electrical integration with hydraulic, structural, powertrain, and control systems.    Technical Execution & Compliance Ensure electrical systems comply with ANSI, CSA, CE, ISO, and other global AWP safety and regulatory standards. Develop wiring schematics, harness drawings, circuit protection strategies, and electrical system documentation. Conduct DFMEAs, safety assessments, network analysis, and fault‑handling strategy definition. Support electrical system troubleshooting, root‑cause investigations, and implementation of corrective actions.   Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with vehicle integration, powertrain, hydraulic and Software engineers to ensure compatibility between hardware and software systems. Support NPIP engineering teams throughout concept, design, integration, and validation phases. Collaborate with Current Product Engineering to resolve field issues related to electrical components, harnesses, sensors, or controllers. Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering to optimise harness routing, assembly processes, and serviceability.   Prototyping, Build Support & Validation Support prototype builds to ensure proper electrical system installation, harness fit, and subsystem connectivity. Develop and execute validation plans, including functional testing, safety testing, communication robustness, EMC considerations, and fault‑response behaviour. Analyse test data, troubleshoot issues, and drive iterative improvements. Support calibration, configuration, and commissioning activities during machine bring‑up.   Technical Mentorship & Influence Act as a subject matter expert for electrical engineering within the Access division. Mentor junior engineers in wiring design, electrical architecture, diagnostics, and system integration best practices. Contribute to electrical design standards, harness guidelines, component strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.   Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field. Extensive experience developing electrical systems for Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) or comparable off‑highway mobile machinery. 7+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience, including wiring harness design, schematic development, and system integration. Strong understanding of low and high voltage systems, CANbus communication, sensors, controllers, and safety‑critical circuits. Experience working with global AWP and electrical standards (ANSI, CSA, CE, ISO). Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Ability to work effectively with global, cross‑functional engineering teams. Background in prototype builds, commissioning, and electrical system validation. Knowledge of DFM, DFA, and manufacturing processes.   Preferred Qualifications Experience with NX and Teamcenter. A Professional Engineer (PE) designation.   Knowledge, Skills & Competencies Strong engineering judgement and decision-making Excellent cross-functional communication System-level analysis and troubleshooting capability Leadership in design reviews and electrical system discussions Continuous improvement mindset   Location & Transition Timeline Primary location (2026–Q1 2027): JCB World Headquarters, Rocester, UK Permanent relocation (Q1 2027 onward): JCB San Antonio, Texas, USA International travel may be required to support global engineering and manufacturing teams.   Job Conditions Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment Subject to noise and temperature changes   Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.   JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.   JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.   Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.