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Building on 130 years of heritage, we’re leading the transition to zero-emission mobility, with 3,000 zero-emission buses sold to date. Alexander Dennis is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leader in propulsion agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions. Operating in 10 countries, we’re investing in our people and our communities, with over 31,000 buses and coaches in service around the world.\nPOSITION SUMMARY:\nAlexander Dennis is seeking an Electrical Build Support Engineer to join our Current Model Engineering team in Las Vegas. This is a highly hands-on role that serves as the critical link between Engineering and Production, supporting vehicle builds through troubleshooting, validation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. Spending approximately 70-75% of your time on the production floor, you will work directly alongside production teams to investigate and resolve electrical and electronic issues affecting vehicle builds. You will review engineering documentation, analyze vehicle network communications, validate functionality, and implement practical engineering solutions that improve quality, reliability, and production efficiency. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving real-world technical problems, working closely with manufacturing teams, and gaining deep product knowledge. It also offers an excellent opportunity for long-term growth within Alexander Dennis, with many team members moving into broader engineering and product development roles after gaining experience in Build Support.\nWHY JOIN US:\nBe a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility \nCompetitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with immediate benefit eligibility \nPaid holidays and vacation \n401K with generous company match\nInclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members. \nOn-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $15.9 million in 2024) \nAdvancement opportunities within our family of companies\nWHAT YOU WILL DO:\nExtensive hands-on experience troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems within the automotive, commercial vehicle, bus, heavy equipment, transportation, manufacturing, or related industries.\nDemonstrated experience working with CAN Bus networks, J1939 communications, multiplexing systems, and vehicle electrical architectures.\nExperience investigating and resolving technical issues in production, service, commissioning, or manufacturing environments.\nAbility to perform thorough root cause analysis using engineering documentation, schematics, diagnostic data, and other technical tools.\nAbility to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.\nExperience using electrical diagnostic and testing equipment.\nExperience supporting vehicle commissioning, programming, validation, or functional testing activities.\nStrong verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.\nSelf-starter with the ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities with limited day-to-day supervision.\nComfortable collaborating with globally distributed teams across North America and the United Kingdom.\nContinuous improvement mindset focused on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.\nRequirements\nWHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:\nTechnical education, apprenticeship training, diploma, degree, or equivalent experience is considered an asset; however, extensive hands-on industry experience will be given greater consideration than formal educational credentials.\nMinimum three years of engineering, technical support, or troubleshooting experience within the automotive, commercial vehicle, heavy equipment, manufacturing, or related industries\nExperience troubleshooting electrical and electronic systems in a production or service environment\nAbility to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation\nKnowledge of vehicle communication networks, CAN bus systems, multiplexing, or J1939 protocols\nExperience using electrical diagnostic and testing tools\nFamiliarity with programming, commissioning, or validating electrical systems is preferred\nKnowledge of electrical CAD systems\nStrong problem-solving and analytical skills\nAbility to work effectively in both office and production environments\nStrong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills\nComfortable working independently and managing competing priorities\nContinuous improvement mindset focused on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction\nPhysical & Workplace Requirements\nAbility to work in both office and manufacturing environments\nAbility to stand and walk on manufacturing floors for extended periods\nAbility to safely navigate vehicle production and assembly environments\nOccasional lifting, bending, crouching, and climbing may be required\nUp to 10% travel, including potential international travel\nBenefits\nOUR WHY:\nWe move people. The world's most precious cargo.\nWe are driven by our purpose: we move people. Our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility, and our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.\n Alexander Dennis is committed to administering all employment matters in accordance with the value we place on fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the contributions of all team members. We ensure that all employment decisions are based upon merit and comply with applicable employment legislation and requirements. 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