Electrical Engineer 1
About The Position
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. Its products are designed and produced in the USA using lean manufacturing techniques. The Electrical Engineer 1 applies entry-level electrical engineering knowledge and practices to support lower-complexity new product development (NPD), sustaining, and productivity designs. The role is heavily involved in testing and troubleshooting electrical designs in support of sustaining, production, and new product development projects. The position involves reviewing customer orders and creating custom product designs; designing control-box models; evaluating sensors and product operation sequences; testing, troubleshooting, analyzing, and simulating electrical circuits; designing circuits and PCBs; building prototypes; and preparing technical documentation. The role works under direction, typically follows established protocols, and may travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- UL 508A MTR certification or ability to acquire certification within one year of employment.
- Relevant work experience or an electrical engineering internship of approximately 0.5 years.
- Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.
- Knowledge typically acquired through some on-the-job training.
- Ability to work under direction and typically follow protocols.
- Ability to ask effective questions and solicit feedback to understand needs.
Nice To Haves
- An advanced degree in a directly applicable area of study may substitute for work-related experience.
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
- Electrical engineering intern or co-op experience.
- Experience with electrical components, proximity sensors, radar sensors, switch mode power supplies, power management circuits, motor control circuits, or analog circuits.
- Experience with wireless communication standards such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
- Ability to work within cross-functional teams to create electromechanical products.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist in reviewing customer orders for accuracy, designing custom products, and releasing designs as needed while developing an understanding of Systems products and offerings.
- Use software to design product models of control boxes, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and revise models as necessary.
- Assist in evaluating sensor compatibility, defining product sequences of operation, and checking compatibility with firmware.
- Test and troubleshoot electrical circuits using common test equipment, including power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
- Write technical documentation, including specifications and test reports, to support project deliverables.
- Build prototype electrical circuits 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.
- Protect Chamberlain Group’s and Systems’ reputations by keeping information confidential.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, personal networks, and professional societies.
- Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results and participating in projects as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Participation in a short-term incentive plan, subject to applicable plan terms and policies.
- Continuing education and training opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
