Electrical Engineer

Sales Xceleration Recruiting; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company is seeking an electrical engineer to develop closed-loop control systems for industrial applications. The role involves microcontroller-based instrumentation, motor controls, PCB design, and collaboration with mechanical engineering to package new products.

The candidate should have a BS in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years in electronics and embedded design, with experience in CAN/USB/EtherNet/IP and SMD soldering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in full-lifecycle electronics and embedded design.
• Experience with motor drives, power electronics, and signal conditioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop closed-loop control systems for industrial environments.
• Design and layout PCBs and associated electronics.
• Work with vendors to select components and with mechanicals for enclosures.
• Support R&D on ultrasonic and infrared sensor technologies.
• Ensure compliance with UL/CE/RoHS for US and EU markets.

Skills

Embedded systems

Motor drives

Analog conditioning

Power electronics

CAN interface

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Compensation: Base $90-110k + Bonus (flexible range DOE)

This company is the leading innovative manufacturer of quality assurance systems for the web processing industry. From our locations in Illinois and Wisconsin we have built a team that continues to provide quality, innovation, and service for our customers worldwide.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop closed-loop control systems for an industrial environment, including microcontroller-based instrumentation and motor controls.
• Perform circuit design and analysis of low-noise, high-precision analog instrumentation circuits.
• Design high-speed digital processing and communication circuits.
• Design and layout Printed Circuit Boards.
• Work with vendors and purchasing to select electrical components.
• Work with mechanical engineering to develop enclosures and packaging for new products.
• Assist manufacturing by developing test equipment and procedures to verify functionality of product before shipment to customers.
• Support research and development efforts relating to ultrasonic and infrared sensor technologies.
• Ensure products conform to design regulations and requirements for the US and European markets. (Including, but not limited to UL, CE, and RoHS).
• Document product features and functionality.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for R&D initiatives, from concept to prototype development, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Lead cross-functional innovation efforts and manage the R&D projects, resource allocation, risk management, and development timelines.
• Promote innovation and drive continuous improvement across the R&D team.
• Oversee intellectual property development, including patent filings and competitive technology assessments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• 2+ years of full-lifecycle electronics and embedded systems design, including taking PCBAs into production
• Proven track record designing for motor drives (brushed/brushless), power electronics (switch mode DC, linear regulators), analog signal conditioning and circuit protection
• Hands‑on experience with communication interfaces like CAN, USB, PLC, Fieldbus or EtherNet/IP
• Able to solder surface‑mount (SMD) and through‑hole components, build test rigs and debug using oscilloscopes and DMMs.
• Proficiency in Altium Designer is preferred
• Prior background in industrial control systems, web processing or automation is preferred

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Physics, or related field

Travel Requirements:

• Infrequent travel within US and internationally; less than 10%.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran's status.

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