CBI Electrical Engineer

About the Role

As CBI Electrical Engineer you will be part of the Vulcan New Product Development Team (COE), responsible for developing new products including designing, prototyping and testing solutions. Additional responsibilities include wire harness design, component selection and validation, troubleshooting, and compliance testing for both new and existing product lines. Strong project management and leadership skills as well as ability to work independently are required to archive product development milestones and growth targets. You should be curious, inventive, and creative with proven record of developing new products and technologies based on customer feedback and market insights. Experience with software programming is highly preferred and would be a valuable addition to the role.

What You'll Do

• Practicing the ITW corporate strategy, ITW Toolbox, ITW Core Values and Code of Conduct
• Understanding and applying the importance of CBI – following the CBI New Product Development (Stage-Gate) Process
• Pioneer new cooking technologies, including advanced controls and heating systems
• Developing and maintaining software specifications in collaboration with an external vendor
• Design, develop, test, and evaluate electrical and electromechanical devices and systems
• Programming of PLC-controlled lab and test setups
• Coordinate development efforts with internal teams and suppliers to ensure projects meet timeline and cost objectives
• Collaborate with design team members to develop written instructions incl. installation, setup and operation manuals
• Manage and continuously improve electrical in-house testing procedures to improve product quality and worker safety
• Manage code compliance activities including UL, Energy Star and state level submissions and maintain documentation
• As requested, work with and support other ITW FEG operations to develop and improve cooking technologies
• Regular reports on the project progress to management
• The role currently operates without direct reports

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, 5 years' work experience
• English required
• Professional presence, trustworthy, respectful, team orientated and independent
• Confident, winning demeanor and excellent communication skills and ability to work independently
• Innovative attitude with growth mindset
• Good and confident relationships with customers and suppliers, ability to recognize and resolve conflicts
• Schematic design and wiring diagram experience required in addition to familiarity with mechanical design practices
• Ability to create and maintain software specifications, Software programming experience is highly preferred
• Design, set up, and validation of prototypes as well as data acquisition to support lab testing efforts
• Proven experience in designing control and power supply circuits for food service equipment; experience with commercial, industrial, or similar equipment is also valued
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial environment where all employees make informed decisions with known risks understood and shared by all

Where You Will Work

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must:

• Be able to stand or walk for a duration of 2 hours
• Be able to bend, stoop, lift, reach and twist to complete all job tasks
• Operate common office equipment, i.e. PC, phone, copier, printer, fax
• Be able to wear all required PPE (i.e., safety glasses, gloves, steel/composite toe safety shoes) when required
• Work in a combination environment - industrial plant floor, R&D-Lab and office
• Local travel up to 25%
• Lifting up to 50lbs
• Work Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, some flexibility in set hours allowable

Pay

Competitive base salary ranging from $101,200 – $151,800 and eligible for variable compensation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance programs
• 401k plan with both a company match and additional employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter benefits
• Adoption Assistance
• Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Vacation, sick time and Paid Holidays