Senior Electrical Designer

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

Senior Electrical Designer 

Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled Electrical Designer with demonstrated leadership qualities, including the ability to take ownership of design deliverables, influence cross-functional teams, and guide workstreams with minimal oversight. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in harness routing using Creo and will support the development and documentation of electrical systems operating at 12V, 24V, and 36V.

Key Responsibilities
Lead design activities related to electrical harness routing in Creo, ensuring high-quality, manufacturable design outputs
•    Serve as a technical leader by setting standards, driving decisions, and coordinating work with engineering partners
•    Develop, model, and optimize electrical wiring harnesses including 3D routing, harness assemblies, and detailed 2D documentation
•    Use Arcadia to create schematics, wiring diagrams, and signal routing documentation
•    Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams for proper system integration
•    Apply working knowledge of 12V, 24V, and 36V electrical systems for system-level design considerations
•    Maintain part records, BOMs, and ECNs within SAP
•    Generate and maintain technical documentation using MS Word Suite
•    Support prototype builds, troubleshoot issues, and drive corrective actions
•    Ensure compliance with internal standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications
•    5 years of experience in electrical design, preferably in harness routing or electrical system integration
•    Proficiency with Creo, specifically for wiring/harness routing
•    Experience with Arcadia or similar schematic/eCAD tools
•    Working knowledge of SAP or comparable PLM/ERP systems
•    Proficiency with MS Office applications
•    Strong understanding of 12V, 24V, and 36V electrical system design principles
•    Demonstrated leadership capability in guiding design workstreams or influencing technical decisions

Preferred Qualifications
•    Experience in vehicle, heavy equipment, machinery, or industrial systems
•    Familiarity with wiring and harnessing industry standards
•    Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environments
•    Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or related field;

equivalent experience considered

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $72,000- $109,500

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits

Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, disability, life insurance, paid time off, and voluntary benefits!

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