Electrical Engineer

EPITEC; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical Engineer, where you'll leverage your expertise in power electronics to develop innovative solutions. This role offers the opportunity to design, validate, and optimize cutting-edge systems while collaborating with a dynamic team of engineers. You'll take ownership of critical tasks, ensuring compliance and performance in a fast-paced environment. With a 12-month contract and the potential for direct hire, this is your chance to make a significant impact in the electrical engineering field. Embrace the challenge and advance your career in a company that values innovation and excellence.

Benefits

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in power electronics testing and validation.
• Hands-on experience with converter/inverter prototyping and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans and validation procedures for power electronics systems.
• Collaborate with design engineers for smooth transition from design to production.

Skills

Power Electronics Testing

DC-DC Converters

AC-DC Inverters

Debugging Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Test Bench Development

Data Acquisition Tools

Education

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power Analyzers

Thermal Cameras

Simulation Tools (PLECS, LTspice)

Job description

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This range is provided by EPITEC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$65.00/hr - $70.00/hr

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Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Peoria, IL

Details: 12-month contract with ongoing need, opportunity for direct hire

Pay Rate: $65.00 – 70.00/hr. with benefit inclusions

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop test plans, validation procedures, and documentation to ensure functional and performance compliance, taking full ownership of the assigned task.
• Design, model, simulate power electronics systems.
• Designing prototypes, debugging, and fault analysis for power electronic systems hardware (Inverters/converters), and optimize.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure smooth transition from design to validation and production.
• Collaborate with mechanical, PCB layout, and firmware engineers to develop and validate design.
• Utilize laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, thermal cameras, etc.) to conduct detailed analysis and root cause investigations.
• Perform design validation under various operating conditions (temperature, voltage, load profile, EMI/EMC).
• Interface with suppliers and internal manufacturing teams for design for testability (DFT) and design for manufacturing (DFM).
• Maintain rigorous safety protocols during high voltage testing activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in power electronics testing and validation.
• Hands-on experience with converter/inverter prototyping, test benches, and debugging.
• Strong understanding of DC-DC converters, AC-DC inverters, magnetics, and control algorithms.
• Proficiency in using lab instruments and data acquisition tools.
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, or LTspice.
• Experience with standards and compliance (UL, IEC, ISO) for power electronics systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automated test systems.
• Understanding of EMI/EMC testing, thermal design, and environmental validation.
• Knowledge of embedded systems and microcontroller-based converter control.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Manufacturing, and Design

• Industries

  Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Engineering Services

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401(k)

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

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