Electrical Engineer III

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc.; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 82,063 - 91,169; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Job summary

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer III in Bloomfield, CT, to drive improvements in elevator control systems through extensive embedded software and electrical engineering expertise. You will engage in hands-on design, testing, and troubleshooting, ensuring reliable and robust solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess a BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field, along with demonstrated experience in embedded hardware/software design and strong communication skills. Competitive pay and benefits are offered for this contract role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in embedded hardware/software/firmware design.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, troubleshoot, and improve controls across elevator systems.
• Collaborate closely with repair operations and engineering teams.
• Drive structural improvements to engineering processes.

Skills

Embedded hardware/software/firmware design

Analog/digital design

Power electronics (drives)

Strong electrical engineering foundation

Embedded programming languages: C, VB.NET, C#, C++, Assembly, MATLAB

Communication protocols: SPI, I2C, I2S, UART, CAN, USB

PCBA design experience

Electrical engineering CAD tools

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a comparable field

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

KiCad

EAGLE

Job description

Electrical Engineer III
Bloomfield CT
Contract - 1st Shift, 5/40
Pay Range: $59.57 - $66.18/Hr.
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401k

Overview

Our client is seekinganElectrical Engineer IIIand help sustain service parts while driving upgrades across elevator control systems. This hands‑on role blends electrical engineering and embedded software/firmware expertise to design, test, troubleshoot, and continuously improve components—from HMI devices and power electronics (drives) to door operators and beyond. If you enjoy turning field feedback into engineering solutions and building robust, reliable designs, you’ll thrive here.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a comparable field
• Demonstrated experience in embedded hardware/software/firmware design
• Embedded hardware, software, and firmware design experience
• Strong electrical engineering foundation, including:
  • Analog/digital design
  • Power electronics (drives)
  • Serial communication interfaces: RS422, RS485, CAN
  • Signal integrity
  • Sensor/instrumentation signal conditioning
  • Battery backup and UPS systems
• Working knowledge of embedded programming languages: C, VB.NET, C#, C++, Assembly, MATLAB
• Intimate knowledge of communication protocols: SPI, I2C, I2S, UART, CAN, USB
• Direct PCBA design experience
• Ability to design custom microprocessor/DSP‑based boards for subsystems such as:
  • Button interfaces, touch screens, LCD/TFT display modules, and related electronics
• Fluency with electrical engineering CAD tools, such as: Altium, OrCAD, KiCad, or EAGLE
• In‑depth knowledge of laboratory and test equipment: oscilloscope, curve tracer, logic analyzer
• Technical leadership capabilities:
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers
  • Lead critical design reviews
  • Drive structural improvements to engineering processes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate closely with repair operations and engineering teams in a closed‑loop feedback environment

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience improving legacy designs while maintaining backwards compatibility
• Demonstrated ability to support dual‑sourcing and cost savings activities for electronics
• Experience designing or supporting functional test equipment for new parts/products
• Familiarity with investigation workflows for field turnbacks and root cause analysis across electrical/electromechanical/electronic circuitry