Lab Engineer: Electromechanical Systems & PCB Diagnostics

LanceSoft, Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LanceSoft, Inc. in North Chicago, IL seeks an Engineer II to provide hands-on lab support for troubleshooting and evaluating complex electromechanical systems used in product development and service engineering activities.

This role is heavily lab-focused (about 80% of time) diagnosing PCBs, cables, fluidics, motors, and other components with oscilloscopes and diagnostic tools, documenting findings and collaborating with software, hardware, firmware, and systems engineers to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience; minimum 6 months hands-on engineering experience gained via employment, internships, co-ops, labs or 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.

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.

Skills

PCB troubleshooting

Oscilloscopes

Electrical troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Engineering testing

Technical documentation

Schematic reading

Lab operations

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

LanceSoft, Inc. in North Chicago, IL seeks an Engineer II to provide hands-on lab support for troubleshooting and evaluating complex electromechanical systems used in product development and service engineering activities.

This role is heavily lab-focused (about 80% of time) diagnosing PCBs, cables, fluidics, motors, and other components with oscilloscopes and diagnostic tools, documenting findings and collaborating with software, hardware, firmware, and systems engineers to resolve issues.