Electrical Engineer 1
About the role
Systems, LLC, an affiliate of Chamberlain Group, is a U.S.-based manufacturer of loading dock equipment marketed under the Poweramp, DLM, and McGuire brands. With manufacturing facilities in Germantown, Wisconsin and Malvern, Arkansas, all products are designed and produced in the USA using lean manufacturing techniques. The company strives to recruit top talent and provides opportunities for continuing education and training to help employees advance their careers.
This role applies entry-level knowledge of engineering principles and practices in electrical engineering to support new product development, sustaining, and productivity designs of limited complexity. The position is heavily involved in testing and troubleshooting electrical designs for sustaining, production, and new product development projects.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the review of customer orders, ensuring their accuracy, and creating the design for custom products and releasing it as needed; develop an understanding of Systems products and offerings
- Use various software to design product models of control boxes; problem-solve manufacturing issues and redesign models as necessary
- Assist in the evaluation of sensors for compatibility, scope sequence of operations for products and check compatibility with firmware
- Test and troubleshoot electrical circuits by using common test equipment such as power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and network analyzer
- Write technical documentation such as specifications and test reports to support project deliverables
- Build prototype electrical circuits by using basic soldering skills and basic project management skills
- Design electrical circuits and PCBs using Altium Designer
- Analyze and simulate electrical circuits
- Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams
- Protect Chamberlain Group’s and Systems’ reputation by keeping information confidential
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
- Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- An advanced degree in a directly applicable area of study may substitute for work related experience
- UL 508A MTR or ability to acquire certification within 1 year of employment
- Relevant work experience or Electrical engineering internship (~0.5 years)
Qualifications
- Knowledge typically acquired through some on-the-job training
- Works under direction and typically follows protocols
- Asks effective questions and solicits feedback to understand needs
Skills
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification
- Intern or co-op experience in electrical engineering
- Experience with electrical components, proximity sensors, radar sensors, switch mode power supplies, power management circuits, motor control circuits, analog circuits
- Experience with wireless communication standards like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
- Ability to work within cross functional teams to create electro-mechanical products
- Strong analytical skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Pay
The pay range for this position is $50,200.00 - $94,825.00; base pay offered may vary depending on factors including the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution are offered (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
Schedule
Able to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.