Engineer - Degreed II

Select Source International; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Source International in Abbott Park, IL is seeking an Engineer II to provide hands-on laboratory support for troubleshooting and evaluating complex electromechanical systems used in product development. The role is lab-focused (about 80%), diagnosing PCBs, cables, fluidics, motors and valves with oscilloscopes and other diagnostic tools.

You will work independently to identify root causes, conduct testing, document findings, and collaborate with software, hardware, firmware, and systems

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of engineering experience preferred; hands-on lab experience required.
• Experience troubleshooting electronic and electromechanical systems.
• Ability to investigate, diagnose, and resolve technical issues independently.
• Strong technical documentation and reporting skills.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment with repetitive testing.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and fault isolate PCBs, cables, fluids, motors, and related hardware.
• Use oscilloscopes and diagnostic tools to identify issues.
• Run system tests and analyses to support development.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, firmware, and systems engineers.
• Document results and generate test reports.
• Assemble prototypes, fixtures, and breadboards for testing.
• Create and update procedures, schematics and layouts.
• Apply engineering principles to solve problems with minimal supervision.
• Support continuous improvement and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and quality systems.

Skills

PCB troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Lab testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Problem-solving

Electrical/mechanical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Electronic test equipment

Prototype fixtures/tools

Job description

• seeking an 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.

Job title: Engineer - Degreed II

Location: Abbott Park Illinois 60064

Duration: 12 months

Position Summary

• seeking an 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
• Root cause analysis
• Engineering testing and validation
• Technical documentation
• Reading schematics and engineering drawings
• Laboratory operations and support
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Preferred Experience
• Experience with fluidics systems, motors, pumps, valves, and instrumentation.
• Exposure to medical devices, diagnostics, or regulated environments.
• Experience supporting design verification or product development activities.
• 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.