Electrical Engineer — Embedded Systems & Global Compliance

Intertape Polymer Group; Marysville (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Itape, based in Michigan, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide electrical engineering support for new and existing products. The role covers electrical safety, EMC compliance, and ensuring products meet global requirements.

You will collaborate with Product Management and Sales on feasibility, write specifications, and handle prototype testing. Responsibilities include managing UL/CSA/CE compliance, field service support, documentation writing, and debugging hardware/software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 4-7 years of experience in a product development / manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of electronics design.
• Proficient at Schematic Capture.
• Working knowledge of embedded software; assembly and C programming.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming or willingness to learn.
• Experience with global Safety and EMC compliance; UL / CSA / CE.
• Knowledge of Engineering documentation practices.
• Strong electro-mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and operations.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent administrative, communication and organizational skills.
• Skilled in the use of PC applications including MS Office.
• Ability to work independently or with a team.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Engineering Design and Product Development: Analyze feasibility of projects with Product Management and Sales.
• Write functional and performance requirement specifications.
• Plan and schedule projects and conduct design reviews.
• Detailed electronics design: PC board assemblies, wiring and cable assemblies.
• Prototype fabrication and testing management; procure prototyped parts.
• Write embedded software and manage external software suppliers.
• Software and electronics testing and debugging.

Skills

Schematic Capture

Embedded Software

C Programming

PLC Programming

Safety Compliance

EMC Compliance

Electrical Safety

Electro-Mechanical

Problem Solving

MS Office

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Position Description

Title: Electrical Engineer

Department: Engineering

Immediate Supervisor: Operations Manager

Status: Salaried Exempt

Position Description: Provide electrical engineering support for new and existing products. As the Electrical Engineer, the position handles the general electrical engineering tasks for the Engineering team. The person must be knowledgeable, about electrical safety and EMC compliance, and assist in assuring products meet global requirements.

Principle Accountabilities

• Electrical Engineering Design and Product Development
• Work with Product Management and Sales to analyze, plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Product requirements analysis and specification - Write functional and performance requirement specifications.
• Project planning and scheduling, as well as periodic product meetings (design reviews).
• Detailed electronics and electrical design, e.g. PC board assemblies, wiring and cable assemblies, etc.
• Prototyping - Management of prototype fabrication and testing, procure prototyped parts, build and test prototypes.
• Write embedded software and manage outside supplier of software.
• Software and electronics testing and debugging

• Product Support
• Manage agency (UL/CSA/CE et. al.) compliance for products, i.e. perform pre-compliance testing, coordinate testing with labs, maintain records, support follow-on services, as required.
• Support purchasing / vendors / outsourcing
• Provide occasional field service support and technical training for BP products; including installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines are installed and functioning according to specifications.
• Assist in writing product documentation, i.e. operating instructions and service manuals.
• Investigate equipment failures and electrical issues in the field, determine root cause, and make recommendations for corrective actions
• Help resolve production line issues
• Performs other related duties as required.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering is required
• 4-7 years of experience in a product development / manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of electronics design
• Proficient at Schematic Capture
• Working knowledge of embedded software; assembly and C programming
• Working knowledge of PLC programming or willingness to learn
• Experience with global Safety and EMC compliance; UL / CSA / CE
• Knowledge of Engineering documentation practices
• Strong electro-mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and operations
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent administrative, communication and organizational skills
• Skilled in the use of PC applications including and MS Office
• Ability to work independently or with a team.