Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Title: Electrical Engineer                                                                                                 Location: Mundelein, IL

Group: Carter Hoffmann; Doyon/NU-VU                                                                     Reports to: Engineering Lead

Company Overview:

A leading manufacturing company dedicated to delivering high-quality products, Carter Hoffmann is an industry expert in food holding and transporting solutions. We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

·      Thorough knowledge on electrical principles & theoretical understanding about electrical schematics.

·      Understanding and implementing electrical design from proof-of-concept stage to final technical drawings.

·      Analyze and interpret project requirements, technical specifications, and regulatory standards to ensure compliance.

·      Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and improve electrical systems for manufacturing processes.

·      Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of electrical components to ensure reliability and efficiency.

·      Collaborate with mechanical engineers and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.

·      Stay updated on industry trends, advancements, and emerging technologies to propose innovative solutions for continuous improvement.

·      Provide technical support during the manufacturing process and assist in resolving any electrical issues that may arise.

·      Ensure adherence to safety protocols, industry standards, and regulatory requirements in all electrical engineering activities.

·      Willing to play a key role in discussions with electrical component suppliers for defining specification of components used in the product system.

·      Willing to travel based on project requirements to customers/suppliers.

Qualifications

·      Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.

·      Functional knowledge of various electrical engineering principles, including:

o  Solid foundation in embedded system design and development processes.

o  Hardware schematics, data sheets and electrical components that are part of an electrical system.

o  Electrical test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and data acquisition systems.

·      Proficient skills in the C programming language for control systems.

·      Experience programming and debugging embedded Electronics Hardware & Software.

·      Knowledge of higher-layer protocols such as TCP/IP, MODBUS, CANBUS.

·      Demonstrable skills in creating formalized specification documentation, program flow charts, and operation manuals.

·      Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

·      Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

·      Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed largely in office and manufacturing environments. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours with at least 40 hours a week but may vary according to special projects, deadlines, or other concerns. Ability to lift 40-50 lbs. and a variety of postures (bending, stooping, etc.) when handling product while training or investigating technical issues. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.