Electrical Engineer

Advantech • Ottawa, IL

5d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Advantech is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join its Project Development and Solutions team. The role focuses on electrical and electronic design for computer-based products, including circuit design, schematic analysis, hardware troubleshooting, and product development. The Electrical Engineer is responsible for electrical and electronic design, system architecture, implementation, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support for Engineering Design Center (EDC) projects. The successful candidate will analyze technical problems, manage competing project priorities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and work independently to meet project requirements and deadlines.

The position is onsite in Ottawa, Illinois, with compensation of $80,000–$90,000. Work from home may be available once eligible. Applicants must meet applicable U.S. Government export-control work authorization requirements under ITAR.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• At least three years of relevant experience in hardware engineering, PC hardware technical support, or a related technical field.
• Experience analyzing hardware failures, identifying root causes, and preparing failure analysis reports.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and troubleshoot electrical or electronic hardware issues.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hardware design, PC hardware engineering, or technical support for computer-based products.
• Experience with industrial control panel design, layout, and assembly.
• Familiarity with product safety regulations, system certification requirements, and applicable compliance standards.
• Experience interpreting electrical schematics and using diagnostic equipment, including multimeters and oscilloscopes, to troubleshoot and diagnose hardware issues.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems, circuits, printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies, and control panels for industrial computing products.
• Develop electrical schematics, system diagrams, and technical documentation; evaluate components and support product updates.
• Support customer-specific engineering solutions, feasibility studies, and pre-sales and post-sales engineering activities.
• Evaluate electronic components, assess alternative parts, and validate replacement components.
• Develop test plans, collect and analyze test data, and prepare technical reports; perform hardware validation and coordinate compliance testing.
• Coordinate testing with compliance laboratories, prepare test instructions, and support onsite testing as required.
• Support industrial control panel design, layout, and assembly in accordance with applicable technical standards.
• Estimate project costs and schedules, coordinate engineering project activities, and track milestones against established cost and schedule targets.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience (DOE).
• Friendly, team-oriented work environment.
• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Education and personal development reimbursement program.
• Vacation and paid holidays package.
• Work from home program once eligible.

What This Job Offers

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