Engineer II - Electrical

Canon Virginia; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Canon Virginia, located in Newport News, VA, seeks an Electrical Engineer to support new product development in a Product Development/R&D environment. You will research and develop materials, components, and processes to meet user and stakeholder requirements while aligning with quality, cost, and delivery goals.

The role offers a hybrid work schedule with in-office and remote days. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 2–5 years of R&D/test engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 2–5 years of research and development or test engineering experience.
• Experience with hardware/software development tools and standard interface protocols.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots electrical systems with test equipment to identify root cause and verify function.
• Executes hardware testing; writes test plans, reports, and documents improvements.
• Analyzes test data to evaluate prototype efficiency and reliability.
• Designs and develops test hardware and PCB fixtures, including components selection.
• Performs design reviews and validates PCB functionality before assembly.
• Generates concepts and proofs of concept; reviews technical reports for accuracy.
• Trains junior engineers on department processes and systems.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Test engineering

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Presentations / technical papers

Altium CAD

LTSpice

Embedded systems

STM32

Python

C

Soldering

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

LTSpice

Job description

Are you looking to advance your professional journey with a premier global manufacturing leader? As Canon Virginia evolves into the Regional Technical Headquarters for the Americas, we are pursuing an energetic and focused Elecrical Engineer to join our corporate family. Our pioneering organization is growing at a rapid pace, and we are excited to find the ideal candidate for this role. Within this role, your primary objectives will include supporting new product development activities in a Product Development / R&D environment by researching and developing new materials, components/assemblies, methods, and/or processes utilizing engineering principles to meet User and Stakeholder Requirements while adhering to project objectives for quality, cost and delivery.

The pay range for this position is $69,905 - $90,876 | FLSA: Exempt

Your Impact

• Troubleshoots electrical systems using various test equipment (o-scope, multimeter, etc.) to determine root cause, or to ensure proper function. Researches various issues to determine appropriate fixes.
• Execute testing on hardware to validate hardware and software functionality. Owns full cycle testing including: write test plans, conduct test processes, generate test reports and share findings with team, maintain a record of improvements/changes. Writes technical reports to document investigation procedures and results.
• Analyzes test data and draws conclusions from findings to determine efficiency/reliability of prototypes. Utilizing data in deciding board layout, repairs, etc.
• Designs & develop test hardware & fixturing, including development kits, OTS and custom printed circuit boards (PCB's) including component selection.
• Conducts design reviews. Makes any necessary design changes and tests updates to ensure proper functionality. Performs validation testing on all PCBs to determine functionality prior to unit assembly.
• Generates new concepts/designs and generates proof of concept.
• Reviews content of technical reports to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Trains less experienced Engineers on department processes or systems.

About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 2-5 years' experience in research and development, medical or related field. Test engineering experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
• Ability to create and present presentations and/or technical papers to management within and outside of Canon Virginia..
• Fluent in an electronic CAD/CAM systems (Altium) including simulation (Ex: LT SPICE), schematic capture and layout.
• Working knowledge of embedded systems including hardware and software development tools and standard interface protocols. Experience with STM32 a plus.
• Working knowledge of Python, C, C programming languages in MS Windows and Linux environments. Requires ability to debug and trace common code problems.
• Ability to solder for assembly and rework of prototype circuit boards.
• Requires analytical, problem solving and project management skills.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Company Overview

About our Company - Located in Newport News, Virginia, Canon Virginia, Inc. serves as Canon's only manufacturing, engineering, recycling and technical support center in the Americas region. CVI produces new products using advanced manufacturing methodologies while also serving as a factory service center providing expert customer service in the repair and refurbishment of Canon products. Canon Virginia's manufacturing services extend to injection mold making and contract manufacturing services.

It is the policy of Canon Virginia, Inc. (CVI) to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, or physical/mental disability except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification. This policy relates to all phases of recruitment, employment, compensation, benefits administration, and participation in company sponsored employee activities. This includes hiring, promotions, demotions, transfers, layoffs, recall, training, and terminations. Employment practices will conform to all federal, state and local laws on non-discrimination. #LI-CV

Workstyle Description

Hybrid - This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office 4 days a week and an option to work from home 1 day out of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in office attendance on the other day). Standard in office days are Monday and Wednesday. The third and fourth in office day is determined by divisional management. Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.