Electrical Engineer II

Compunnel Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,216 - 66,124; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks an Electrical Engineer Level II in Chicago to maintain and enhance printer products. Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical issues, updating documentation, and collaborating with teams. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills are required. This is a contract position offering competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in electrical/electronic design or sustaining engineering.
• Hands-on experience with electromechanical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot circuit failures.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve electrical issues in production.
• Update product documentation including schematics and BOMs.
• Conduct testing and validation for electronic components.

Skills

Electromechanical systems

Circuit analysis

Root cause analysis

Verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB CAD tools

Microsoft Office

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems

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JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Electrical Engineer Level II to join our Sustaining Engineering group. This role requires collaboration within a dynamic team environment and will focus on maintaining and enhancing existing printer product lines, ensuring they continue to meet the high standards and evolving needs of our customers.

JOB RESPONSABILITIES:

Support Existing Products:

-Investigate and resolve electrical issues in current production and products in the field.

-Analyze root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Design Improvements:

- Recommend and implement circuit and PCB design enhancements to improve product reliability, manufacturability, and cost-efficiency.

-Perform tolerance analysis of electrical components.

Change Management:

-Prepare and process Manufacturing and Engineering Change Orders (MCOs/ECOs).

-Maintain and update product documentation including schematics, BOMs, and PCB layout files.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Work closely with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer service teams to address technical issues.

-Participate in design reviews, failure investigations, and continuous improvement projects.

Testing & Validation:

-Develop and execute test protocols for electronic components, circuits, and systems.

-Evaluate returned product failures, perform electrical analysis, and provide detailed reports with proposed solutions.

-Collaborate with suppliers to resolve electrical component quality or obsolescence issues.

-Review and approve supplier drawing changes and deviations as needed.

Compliance & Standards:

-Ensure product compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and internal requirements.

-Support documentation and testing for agency certifications (e.g., UL, CE).

-Assist in sustaining projects from initiation through release.

-Manage small-to-medium projects or portions of larger projects independently with moderate supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

-Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.

Experience:

-2+ years of experience in electrical/electronic design, manufacturing support, or sustaining engineering.

-Hands-on experience with electromechanical systems, PCBAs or embedded electronics.

Design Tools:

-Working knowledge with PCB CAD tools

-Working knowledge of schematics design, circuit analysis, and electrical documentation standards.

-Experience creating and processing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Bills of Materials (BOMs), and design documentation.

Problem Solving:

-Ability to troubleshoot circuit and system-level electrical failures and implement CAPA.

-Familiarity with root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, or FMEA.

Communication:

-Strong written and verbal communication skills.

-Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineering, manufacturing, quality, and procurement.

Software tools:

-Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

-Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (e.g., Windchill, Arena, Agile).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Industry Experience:

-Experience supporting or designing printers, copiers, or other electromechanical office equipment.

-Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing and PCBA assembly process.

Testing & Validation:

-Experience developing and executing mechanical test plans and validation protocols.

-Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, signal generators).

Cost and Quality Focus:

-Background in component cost reduction, reliability improvement, or vendor quality improvement projects.

-Experience working directly with suppliers to resolve part issues and approve alternate components.

Regulatory Knowledge:

-Familiarity with compliance standards such as RoHS, REACH, or UL certifications relevant to printers or electronic equipment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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