Electrical Engineer III

ITW•Hopkinton, MA

36d•$105,000 - $138,000

About The Position

Research, design, and sustain electrical control systems for stencil printing and fluid dispensing equipment, meeting engineering standards, applicable codes and customer requirements. This role involves completing electrical design activities from concept through product launch, including development of design specifications, component selection, material and instrument requirements, and electrical documentation. The engineer will also analyze and recommend design approaches, methods, materials, and processes to meet production requirements and improve existing products and processes. Responsibilities include defining I/O mapping, configuring, testing, and tuning machine control systems, and designing/testing PC-based computer interfaces. The position requires providing electrical engineering support and troubleshooting to various internal teams and customers, collaborating with other engineering disciplines, assisting with quotations, and planning/executing technical projects. The role also involves analyzing and resolving complex technical problems, providing technical guidance to junior engineers, performing light sub-assembly, and working independently with minimal supervision. The engineer will demonstrate expertise in at least one machine platform and identify opportunities for continuous improvement, aligning with ITW values.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering
5-7 years of related electrical engineering experience
Design calculations for sizing equipment
Component selection and specifications
Knowledge of electrical systems for communication, sensor functions and PID control.
Experience with the design and development of projects involving software-controlled electromechanical system.
Experience in design of capital equipment.
Knowledge of transformer design and power supply sizing.
Working knowledge of stepper and servo motion control system.
A solid understanding of PID parameters with respect to drives.
Ability to measure, test and tune motion control systems for optimal mechanical behavior.
Knowledge and use of logic analyzers and oscilloscope.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in the use of SolidWorks is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, modify, fabricate, test, and evaluate electrical/electronic components, circuitry, and systems used in electronic and electromechanical equipment.
Complete electrical design activities from concept through product launch, including development of design specifications, component selection, material and instrument requirements, and electrical documentation.
Analyze and recommend design approaches, methods, materials, and processes to meet production requirements and improve existing products and processes.
Define I/O mapping and configure, test, and tune machine control systems, including PID control, VFDs, and motion control components.
Design and test PC-based computer interfaces and work with computer suppliers to establish hardware specifications for machine applications; create and deploy custom Windows images as required.
Conduct prototype and experimental runs and compile and evaluate design and test data to develop technical specifications and support design decisions.
Review and approve engineering inputs, including drawings, specifications, bills of material (BOMs), and other technical documentation; complete engineering documentation through PCO release and follow applicable PCO/Special Order processes.
Provide electrical engineering support and troubleshooting to manufacturing, technical support, field service, sales, and customers related to product design, testing, installation, operation, and performance.
Work directly with customers and internal teams to gather requirements, evaluate feature requests, troubleshoot issues, and develop appropriate technical solutions.
Collaborate with mechanical engineering, software engineering, technical support, project management, and other functions throughout all phases of projects.
Assist with quotations and cost estimates for special/custom products and projects.
Plan, organize, and execute technical projects, monitoring progress, identifying potential schedule disruptions, and coordinating engineering resources to ensure timely completion.
Independently analyze and resolve complex technical problems and provide technical guidance and consultation to engineering staff and other departments.
Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and mentor and share knowledge with team members.
Perform light sub-assembly and other hands-on activities as needed to support product development, testing, and troubleshooting.
Work independently with minimal supervision and lead small, lower-risk engineering projects as assigned.
Demonstrate expertise in at least one machine platform and serve as a technical resource for that platform.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and demonstrate a commitment to ITW values, accountability, collaboration, customer focus, and professional development.