Systems Engineer - Lighting & Control Systems

ETC•Middleton, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

ETC is hiring a Systems Engineer for its Lighting Systems Engineering team at its global headquarters in Middleton, Wisconsin. The role works on lighting and control systems projects, including designing and testing custom products to project specifications, configuring ETC and third-party equipment, and supporting engineering, project management, technical services, manufacturing, and customers. The engineer performs assigned tasks under the direction of senior engineers and management, contributes to product development and maintenance, and may support manufacturing and research and development. Travel to job sites is required as needed.

Requirements

Technical bachelor's degree.
All levels of previous job-related experience will be considered.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Good grasp of grammar and sentence structure for technical writing.
Ability to listen and give constructive feedback.
Good group interaction skills.
Ability to follow directions and project plans.
Ability to solve problems of limited scope and perform root-cause analysis.
Ability to analyze data using standard, straightforward methods.
Ability to grasp technical concepts and ask for clarification and direction when needed.
Ability to implement designs for well-defined blocks.
Understanding and application of accepted engineering principles and practices.
Ability to assist with design or modification of a product, service, or process.
Knowledge of electrical systems, electrical standards, and codes.
Knowledge of basic electronics.
Familiarity with network topology.
Basic CAD skills.
Ability to use small hand tools, power tools, and testing tools.

Nice To Haves

A technical bachelor's degree preferably in Electrical Engineering.
Self-motivation, ability to work independently, clear communication, ownership, and interest in solving complex challenges creatively.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned project tasks under the direct supervision of more senior-level engineers.
Participate in development efforts under the direction of management and senior team members.
Make supervised design modifications or improvements to development projects.
Maintain project reference documentation.
Develop test and verification procedures.
Support continuing engineering maintenance and manufacturing-floor needs for existing products, as required.
Provide task-completion time estimates.
Attend identified training classes and become familiar with departmental tools and applications.
Participate effectively as a team member and learn departmental and corporate policies, procedures, and plans.
Design and fully test custom products to project specifications.
Generate bills of materials and electrical documentation for non-standard products.
Inform Manufacturing of current project specifications.
Serve as a resource on custom products for customers and ETC employees.
Provide engineering support to Project Management, Tech Services, and Manufacturing.
Train internal personnel on proper use of ETC custom products, as required.
Research and implement solutions to engineering or production issues.
Assist a Systems Engineer II with various tasks.
Configure software for ETC and third-party equipment to meet project needs.
Assist R&D in developing new products, as required.
Engineer international projects.
Participate in managing the Application Engineering Helpdesk.
Assist with Workshop classes, if required.
Complete special projects and assignments positively and on time.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel to job sites as required.