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Application Engineer

LHH
Elgin, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/15/2026

Position Title: Applications Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary

Salary Range: 90,000-115,000

Industry: Electronics / Embedded Systems / Display Technology


Position Overview

A leading manufacturer in advanced display technologies is seeking a self-motivated Applications Engineer to support its engineering initiatives across product development, customer support, and technical documentation. This role requires a technically skilled individual with strong embedded systems experience, solid programming abilities, and a passion for innovation. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required to support project or manufacturing needs.


Key Responsibilities

  • Drive and support product design initiatives for both new and existing projects.
  • Provide hardware and software assistance to external engineering teams via email, phone, or in-person consultations.
  • Create and maintain end-user design resources such as tutorials, test code, application notes, and demonstration kits.
  • Develop and manage technical documents, including schematics, datasheets, drawings, and user guides.
  • Provide technical training and support to internal teams such as marketing, distribution, and sales.


Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or higher
  • Proficiency in C , C, or similar programming languages
  • Solid understanding of embedded systems and microcontrollers (e.g., PIC, ATMEL, ARM)
  • Familiarity with peripheral interfaces (I²C, SPI, USB, GPIO, SD Card, etc.)
  • Strong foundation in electronics theory
  • High attention to detail, excellent organization, and communication skills


Preferred:

  • Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics
  • Experience building prototypes (soldering, breadboarding)
  • PCB debugging and troubleshooting experience
  • Familiarity with CAD models
  • Hands-on experience with OLED, LCD, LED, or VFD display technologies


Perks & Benefits

  • Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis up to 120 hours a year, 13 Paid Holidays. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.
  • Paid Sick Leave where applicable by State law.
  • Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and a 401k plan.

o Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Salary : $90,000 - $115,000

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