Electrical Engineer 1

Chamberlain Group • Germantown, WI

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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 company offers employees opportunities for continuing education and training.

The Electrical Engineer 1 applies entry-level electrical engineering principles and practices to support new product development (NPD), sustaining, and productivity designs of limited complexity. The role is heavily involved in testing and troubleshooting electrical designs for sustaining, production, and new product development projects.

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 certification, or ability to acquire certification within one year of employment.
• Relevant work experience or an electrical engineering internship of approximately 0.5 years.
• 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.
• Able to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Internship 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, and 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, creating designs for custom products, and releasing designs as needed.
• Develop an understanding of Systems products and offerings.
• Use software to design product models of control boxes; address manufacturing issues and redesign models as necessary.
• Assist in evaluating sensor compatibility, scoping 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; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
• 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 the team effort 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.
• Eligibility to participate in a short-term incentive plan, subject to applicable plan terms and policies.
• Continuing education and training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level