Electrical Engineer 1

Systems, LLC - Poweramp | DLM; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contributions

Benefits package

Short-term incentive plan

Job summary

Systems, LLC, an affiliate of Chamberlain Group, is a U.S.-based manufacturer of loading dock equipment with Germantown, Wisconsin facilities. This entry-level electrical engineering role supports NPD, sustaining and productivity designs, and involves testing and troubleshooting electrical designs for multiple projects.

You will use Altium Designer to design electrical circuits and PCBs, assist in prototype work, and contribute to documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field; practical experience ok.
• UL 508A MTR or ability to acquire certification within 1 year of employment.
• Electrical engineering internship experience (0.5 years) or related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in review of customer orders, design for custom products and release designs.
• Design product models of control boxes using various software; troubleshoot issues.
• Evaluate sensors for compatibility and firmware interaction; check operation sequences.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Advanced degree substitution allowed

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Systems, LLC, an affiliate of Chamberlain Group, is a U.S.-based manufacturer of loading dock equipment—marketed under the Poweramp, DLM, and McGuire brands. With manufacturing facilities in Germantown, Wisconsin and Malvern, Arkansas, all products are designed and produced in the USA using lean manufacturing techniques. We strive to recruit the best talent in the industry and give employees opportunities for continuing education and training to help them advance in their careers.

This role is responsible for applying entry-level knowledge of engineering principles and practices in electrical engineering to support NPD, sustaining and productivity designs that have limited complexity. This role will be heavily involved in testing and troubleshooting electrical designs in support of sustaining, production, and new product development projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the review of customer orders, ensuring their accuracy, and creating the design for custom products and releasing it as needed; develop an understanding of Systems products and offerings
• Use various software to design product models of control boxes; problem-solve manufacturing issues and redesigns models as necessary.
• Assist in the evaluation of sensors for compatibility, scope sequence of operations for products and check compatibility with firmware
• Test and troubleshoot electrical circuits by using common test equipment such as power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and network analyzer
• Write technical documentation such as specifications and test reports to support project deliverables
• Build prototype electrical circuits by using basic soldering skills and basic project management skills
• Design electrical circuits and PCBs using Altium Designer
• Analyze and simulate electrical circuits
• Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
• Protect Chamberlain Group’s and Systems’ reputation by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• An advanced degree in a directly applicable area of study may substitute for work related experience
• UL 508A MTR or ability to acquire certification within 1 year of employment
• Relevant work experience or Electrical engineering internship (~0.5 years)

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge typically acquired through some on-the-job training
• Works under direction and typically follows protocols
• Asks effective questions and solicits feedback to understand needs

Other

• Able to travel up to 10% - domestically and internationally

Preferred Job Requirements

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Intern or co-op experience in electrical engineering
• Experience with electrical components, proximity sensors, radar sensors, switch mode power supplies, power management circuits, motor control circuits, analog circuits
• Experience with wireless communication standards like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to work within cross functional teams to create electro-mechanical products; strong analytical skills; effective communication skills; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

The pay range for this position is $50,200.00 - $94,825.00; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence [e-mail].

NOTE: Staffing agencies, headhunters, recruiters, and/or placement agencies, please do not contact our hiring managers directly.