Electronic Engineer

Akkodis; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Engineer for a 12-month contract with a client in Abbott Park IL 60064. The role is heavily lab-focused, with ~80% time spent diagnosing issues on PCBs, cables, fluidics, and mechanical hardware using oscilloscopes and other tools.

The candidate will independently identify root causes, test and document findings, and work with software, hardware, firmware, and systems engineers to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience; at least 6 months hands-on engineering experience.
• Experience troubleshooting electronic and electromechanical systems.
• Ability to independently investigate, diagnose, and resolve technical issues.
• Strong technical documentation and reporting skills.
• Experience in a laboratory environment and repetitive testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and fault isolation of PCBs, cables, fluidic systems, mechanical hardware, motors, valves, pumps, and related components.
• Utilize oscilloscopes and diagnostic tools to identify and resolve system issues.
• Conduct system runs, testing, evaluations, and engineering analyses to support product development and service engineering efforts.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and firmware engineers to investigate and resolve technical issues.
• Execute design verification testing, document results, and generate engineering test reports.
• Build, modify, and evaluate prototype fixtures, tools, and breadboard assemblies.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including procedures, specifications, schematics, and mechanical layouts.
• Apply engineering principles and independent judgment to solve complex technical problems with minimal supervision.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, process enhancements, and risk management activities.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, quality requirements, and company procedures.

Skills

PCB troubleshooting

Oscilloscopes

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Engineering testing and validation

Reading schematics

Lab operations

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Prototype fixtures

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Akkodis is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Engineer for a 12-month contract with a client in Abbott Park IL 60064

Title: Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Pay Range: $28- $29/hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Summary

Engineer II to provide hands-on laboratory support for troubleshooting and evaluating complex electromechanical systems used in product development and service engineering activities. This role is heavily lab-focused, with approximately 80% of time spent diagnosing and resolving issues related to printed circuit boards (PCBs), cables, fluidics, mechanical hardware, motors, pumps, valves, and system-level components using oscilloscopes and other diagnostic tools.

The successful candidate will work independently to identify root causes, conduct testing and analysis, document findings, and collaborate closely with software, hardware, firmware, and systems engineers to resolve technical issues. This position requires a strong troubleshooting mindset, the ability to execute test protocols, and experience working within an engineering laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and fault isolation of PCBs, cables, fluidic systems, mechanical hardware, motors, valves, pumps, and related components.
• Utilize oscilloscopes and other diagnostic tools to identify and resolve system issues.
• Conduct system runs, testing activities, evaluations, and engineering analyses to support product development and service engineering efforts.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and firmware engineers to investigate and resolve technical issues.
• Execute design verification testing, document results, and generate engineering test reports.
• Build, modify, and evaluate prototype fixtures, tools, and breadboard assemblies.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including procedures, specifications, schematics, and mechanical layouts.
• Apply engineering principles and independent judgment to solve complex technical problems with minimal supervision.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, process enhancements, and risk management activities.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, quality requirements, and company procedures.

Required Experience

• 3-5 Year experience; Minimum 6 months of hands-on engineering experience gained through professional employment, internships, co-ops, research labs, or academic projects.
• Experience troubleshooting electronic and electromechanical systems.
• Ability to independently investigate, diagnose, and resolve technical issues.
• Strong technical documentation and reporting skills.
• Comfortable working in a laboratory environment and performing repetitive testing activities.

Key Skills

• PCB troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Oscilloscopes and electronic test equipment
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
• Engineering testing and validation
• Reading schematics and engineering drawings
• Laboratory operations and supportProblem-solving and analytical thinking

Preferred Experience

• Experience with fluidics systems, motors, pumps, valves, and instrumentation.
• Exposure to medical devices, diagnostics, or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with prototype development, fixtures, and custom tooling.
• Knowledge of FDA-regulated environments and quality systems.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers