Electrical Engineer - Junior

The JR Electrical Engineer assists in the development of DC and AC electrical systems for new models to meet NMMA/ABYC/USCG requirements and customer expectations.  The incumbent would help design and document boat electrical systems, specify breaker panels, electrical components and provide assistance in the construction of pre-production boats.  This is intended as an entry level position for a recent graduate looking to join the Marine Industry.

Tiara Yachts is a Premium Yacht manufacturing company. Throughout our storied history of hand-building boats, we have remained based in beautiful Holland, Michigan. This allows us to offer the highest level of craftsmanship, the greatest control over quality and creates a source of pride for our customers that their boat was handmade in the U.S.A. We have honored our craft throughout decades and generations, improving on design and manufacturing to the apex of refinement evident in our boats today.

This same honor and longevity is demonstrated through the dedication of our employees. We have generations of families working at Tiara Yachts.

“At Tiara Yachts we’re not just building boats we’re building careers”

Junior Electrical Engineer

725 East 40^th Street, Holland, MI. 49423

Job Responsibilities - JR Electrical Engineer:

• Assist with the design and documentation of the DC electrical system to include wiring diagrams, panel design, harness layout, and installation plan for all standard and optional DC components.
• Assist with the design and documentation of both 110 Volt and 220 Volt AC electrical systems to include wiring diagrams, panel design, harness layout, and installation plans for all standard and optional AC components.
• Assist with writing specifications for electrical components to be used in the construction of new models.
• Assist with the content definition and routing documentation of all AC and DC harnesses.
• Support development of PLC software / hardware and HMI touch panels
• Support development of exterior and interior lighting plan to include navigation lights.
• Support development of exterior and interior entertainment system plans to include TVs, HIFI stereo, speakers and sub woofers.
• Support electrical system design reviews as necessary.
• Support creation of installation documentation for electrical harnesses and components.
• Support the definition of electrical components for the BOM.
• Participate in resolution of design, build and installation issues.
• Maintain department schedule to meet key milestones.
• Support AC/DC electrical system changes to current product.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or similar from a reputable educational institution.
• Relevant experience in an Engineering or Electrical role considered an advantage.  Experience of working with/on boats also desirable.
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and use of company-wide software programs.
• Demonstrated competency in 2D/3D drawing and CAD software (AutoCAD, Solidworks or similar)
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

General Job Requirements:

• Pass a background check, drug test and pre-employment physical
• Promote a safe and clean work environment
• Willingness to work on a team or individually
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills
• Able to follow manufacturing instruction and understand processes
• Must practice PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) policies as mandated per area. (Use safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, etc.)
• Must follow company safety guidelines
• Must be fluent in the English language
• A passion for working in the Marine Industry.

Please note that this position does not support visa sponsorship. Only candidates authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship will be considered.