Senior Electrical Engineer

LHH; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks of vacation

Medical Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to innovate in battery and power electronics solutions. This role includes designing next-generation battery packs, managing full lifecycle electrical design, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and five years of relevant experience. Competitive salary offered, along with comprehensive benefits including vacation and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in new product development and electronics manufacturing.
• Strong circuit analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with I2C, SPI, RS-232, USB, and Ethernet protocols.

Responsibilities

• Drive the full lifecycle of electrical design.
• Develop robust analog and digital circuit architectures.
• Lead component selection and optimization.

Skills

Circuit analysis

Problem-solving

DC power electronics

Embedded systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

OrCAD/Cadence

Job description

Overview

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge battery and power electronics solutions for a variety of industries, including consumer, telecom, automotive, medical, and military sectors.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Impact: Lead the design and development of next-generation battery packs and chargers, shaping the future of portable and stationary power solutions.
• Innovation: Collaborate with a cross-functional team of experts, leveraging the latest technologies in analog/digital circuitry, DC power electronics, and embedded systems.
• Growth: Mentor junior engineers, contribute to a culture of learning and accountability, and expand your expertise in high-reliability and fault-tolerant systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the full lifecycle of electrical design, from concept and schematic capture to PCB layout and manufacturing support.
• Develop robust analog and digital circuit architectures for high-reliability embedded applications.
• Lead component selection and optimization for microcontrollers and battery/charger management devices.
• Conduct worst-case circuit analysis, simulations, and de-rating/power stack-up analyses.
• Ensure designs meet stringent EMI/EMC, DFM, and customer requirements.
• Perform Electrical DFMEAs and provide sustaining support for existing products.
• Foster teamwork, openness, and technical excellence within the engineering group.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in new product development and electronics manufacturing (consumer, telecom, automotive, medical, or military sectors).
• Strong circuit analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Altium (preferred) or OrCAD/Cadence for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Deep understanding of analog/digital circuitry and DC power electronics.
• Familiarity with I2C, SPI, RS-232, USB, and Ethernet protocols is highly desirable.
• Experience with battery management systems (BMS) and protection circuit design is a plus.
• Exposure to fault-tolerant, redundant, and high-reliability systems is advantageous.

Compensation and Benefits: Compensation Range: $115,000 - $135,000

Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

If you are a passionate Senior Electrical Engineer looking for a new and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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