Experienced Electrical Designer - Test & Measurement

ZipRecruiter; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is looking for an Electrical Designer – Test & Measurement Engineer in Chicago. This role involves collaborating with Test Systems Engineers to create detailed electrical designs for manufacturing. Candidates should have expertise in AutoCAD Electrical and relevant engineering experience. The firm offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth, supporting innovative solutions for various industries.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant experience required.
• 3.4+ GPA preferred.
• Willingness to learn new electrical design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical drawings and panel layouts.
• Collaborate with teams on project quality and cost.
• Organize and maintain project technical information.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Familiarity with DAQ equipment

Design to UL and IEC requirements

Noise mitigation

Signal integrity considerations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Description
Tired of designing the same old electrical panels job after job? Craving eCAD variety? DMC has a unique opportunity for an electrical design professional who has a desire to advance and/or expand their technical skills, while providing top notch customer service. It's a chance to collaborate with colleagues, customers and vendors while leveraging your problem-solving skills to design cutting-edge test and measurement systems. The Electrical Designer – Test & Measurement Engineer will be responsible for working collaboratively with Test Systems Engineers to transform their project concept drawings into clear, concise, and standardized electrical drawings for manufacturing at the DMC fabrication Studio or using external build partners.

About DMC
DMC is a leading engineering consulting firm, delivering high-caliber engineering and custom software development services globally. Specializing in innovative solutions for manufacturing, testing, and product development, our expertise spans industries from aerospace to consumer-packaged goods to healthcare, and more. Our engineers excel in staying ahead of cutting-edge technologies and ensuring top-notch solutions. We prioritize technical excellence and cultivate a collaborative environment for independent and team-based work, reflecting our commitment to professional growth and providing forward-thinking solutions to clients.

Candidates in (or open to relocate) Chicago are to collaborate with our fabrication studio. If well experienced, you may be considered for your DMC location preference with the ability to travel to Chicago up to 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and understands project requirements and concept drawings
• Collaborates with teams to understand quality, efficiency, and cost control
• Specifies electrical components to meet customer specifications, application requirements, industrial standards, and manufacturing team needs
• Creates custom electrical panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials
• Creates Test Rack layouts, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials
• Creates Rack sub-system layouts, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials
• Designs wiring diagrams, schematic diagrams, and layouts for assembly
• Creates and maintains AutoCAD Electrical templates, blocks and symbols library
• Organizes and maintains project drawings/technical information
• Owning and streamlining the electrical drawing process
• Integrate designs with external systems
• Ability to manage time amongst multiple projects
• Occasional travel

Requirements
Engineer Level II (3-5+ years relevant experience)

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 3.4+ GPA
• Expertise with AutoCAD electrical or equivalent eCAD platform
• Familiarity with Instruments (or similar) Data Acquisition (DAQ) equipment, test/instrumentation rack design and layout
• Familiarity with common electrical components, connectors, industrial panel designs, and quality control standards such as ISO9001 and AS9100
• Ability to select electrical panel components based on electrical/mechanical requirements
• Ability to design to UL and IEC requirements, including certification
• Knowledge of high voltage and high-power component design (both AC and DC)
• Familiarity with noise mitigation and signal integrity considerations for panel design
• Integrate with PCB design
• Ability to create PDF drawings utilizing cross reference clicking and BOM from high level requirements
• Ability to size panels and calculate heating/cooling requirements
• Willingness to learn PL and SIL electrical design requirements, industrial communication network design and safety PLC wiring
• Electrical testing and troubleshooting skills
• Basic use of Microsoft Excel and Office tools

ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at DMC must be a U.S. or , lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158.

Compensation:

• Engineer Level II (3-5+ years relevant experience): $95,000 - $110,000
• Over 5 years of experience: Compensation is based on experience, industry and location standards

Additional Information:

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