What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift - Electrical Engineer II position at Staffing Support Specialists?
Position: Electrical Engineer II
Location: Hartford, WI
Shift: 1st
Pay: Based off of experience
Summary:
n this role, you'll collaborate with a forward-thinking team to craft innovative electrical solutions that elevate vehicle performance, reliability, and user experience. From rugged construction equipment to advanced transportation systems, your designs will make a real-world impact. You'll contribute to both cutting-edge product development and the ongoing evolution of our current platforms-balancing creativity with precision to deliver robust, high-performance electronics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and document electrical schematics for controllers and displays implementing microcontrollers, microprocessors, and application specific I/O.
- Utilize simulation tools to model and analyze circuit behavior, optimizing designs for performance and reliability.
- Collaborate in the layout design of printed circuit boards (PCB), ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Conduct thorough design validation processes, including lab testing and formal qualification to ensure product reliability and safety.
- Work closely with mechanical and software engineers to integrate electrical components seamlessly into larger systems. Partner with Manufacturing to ensure designs support cost and manufacturing labor targets.
- Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, project reports, and engineering change orders.
- Support sustaining engineering efforts through root-cause analysis of field returns, implementation of corrective actions, and design updates to address component obsolescence.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in electrical engineering, particularly in automotive applications.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Master's degree preferred
- Experience with schematic entry and board layout software (e.g., OrCAD, Altium)
- Working knowledge of electrical design principles
- Experience with circuit simulation tools (e.g., SPICE)
- Experience operating and utilizing lab equipment to analyze circuits such as oscilloscopes, function generators, and multimeters.
- Experience working with power electronics a strong plus
- Experience working with wireless communication protocols such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are a strong plus
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot electrical systems effectively.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to project goals. Takes personal accountability for project performance.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts in both verbal and written form Ability to communicate across the organization to technical and non-technical team members
- Self-motivated, organized, efficient, process oriented with a strong work ethic. Excellent technical problem- solving skills. Able to effectively present information
- Self-motivated and flexible with an ability to work within a fast-paced environment.
- Able to participate in and influence cross-functional teams.
- Able to think and understand quickly; highly motivated to continue learning.
- Able to estimate engineering hours and resources to assigned project activity.
- Able to manage projects to quality, cost, and delivery targets.
- 5 years of experience in Electrical Engineering
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all employees. We seek to match you with opportunities that best match your skills and needs, and it is our policy to administer these activities in a manner which does not discriminate against or give preference to any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, military service, marital status, arrest or conviction record, or any other discriminatory basis prohibited by state or federal law. All employees are required to have a proof of identity and authorization to work.