Electrical Engineer

Ohmite-Manufacturing-Company; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental plan options

Vision plan

Paid time off

401k with company match

Life/AD&D insurance

Sick leave

Disability insurance

EAP (employee assistance)

Job summary

Ohmite Manufacturing in Warrenville, IL is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team to work on high-power resistor assemblies, hardware development, and product improvements across current offerings.

You will collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Production, and Testing to meet application requirements and deliver best-in-class solutions while upholding safety and quality standards. Travel to customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of five focused years in Electronic Components.
• Experience testing resistors and understanding electrical systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally to customer sites and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in selection and development of High-Power Resistor assemblies for customer requests.
• Define, select, and develop High-Power Resistors with controls and protection.
• Improve processes to meet customer demands and develop product designs to enhance performance.
• Interface with Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Production, and Testing to gather requirements.
• Ensure reliability, quality, usability, and measurement standards throughout development.
• Support various stages of product development to ensure timely completion.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Power distribution

Automation systems

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Reading technical specs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

27 IL Warrenville
Warrenville, IL 60555, USA

Locations

Showing 1 location 27 IL Warrenville
Warrenville, IL 60555, USA
+1 more locations

• Travel Required : Yes
• Salary Range : $54,590 USD to $81,938 USD
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ELECT013381

Description

The Position

We are currently looking for a Electrical Engineer to become an integral member of our team, working with other engineering disciplines to improve current processes, and responsible for maintaining them. With your passion, talent, and expertise, you can help improve the performance of our current products that will make a difference in the economy of the future.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate in the selection, and development of High-Power Resistor assemblies related to customer requests with varying levels of controls/switching/metering/protection, working closely with senior engineers as needed for guidance.
• Participate in the hardware definition, selection, and development of High-Power Resistors with varying levels of controls/switching/metering/protection, working closely with senior engineers as needed for guidance.
• Improve processes to meet the demands of our customers.
• Develop designs that improve performance of currently produced products.
• Interface with all levels within the organization (Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Production, Testing) to understand application requirements and develop best-in-class products.
• Ensure that high standards of reliability, quality, usability, and measurement are adhered to throughout each phase of product development.
• Support the various stages of product development to ensure projects are completed on time.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN, or similar design tools.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and production.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, customer requirements, and engineering documentation.
• Experience supporting product development, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to travel occasionally to customer sites, vendors, or company facilities, as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of five focused years in the field of Electronic Components, personal or professional
• Experience in testing resistors and comprehensive understanding of electrical systems.
• Fundamental understanding of ohms law, power dissipation, and physics
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience identifying various business problems or product flaws and coming up with creative solutions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, power distribution, controls, and automation systems.
• Ability to design, develop, and troubleshoot electrical systems, components, and equipment.
• Proficiency in interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Skilled in using electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar programs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and workplace safety.

Ohmite offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Multiple health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois,
• Health Savings Account (with company match) or Flexible Spending Accounts, depending on selected health care plan,
• Two Dental plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois,
• Vision plan through VSP,
• Paid time off (vacation and 11 paid holidays),
• 401k plan with company match,
• Life/AD&D insurances (both company-paid and additional voluntary options),
• Sick leave, Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability plans (company-paid),
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP, company-paid),
• Three Aflac plans
• 2 pet insurance plans
• Legal insurance
• Identity & Fraud Protection Plan
• Whole life + long term care plan

Salary Range: $ 50,000 – $ 85,000

Why Join Ohmite

Ohmite Manufacturing offers the opportunity to work with an industry-leading portfolio of resistor and electronic component solutions while supporting innovative applications across industrial, energy, transportation, and emerging technology markets. This role provides strong visibility across the organization and the opportunity to directly impact strategic business growth initiatives.

EOE M/F/D/V

Travel Required

Yes . Travel is rerequired to our plant in Matamoros, Mexico.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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