Senior Electrical Engineer

Building Automation Systems Supervisor - The Claremont Colleges Services

Downers Grove (IL)

On-site

USD 96,000 - 125,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Matching 401(k) Contribution

Health Savings Account

Vacation time and holidays

Annual bonus eligibility

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

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Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and validate electrical systems for innovative drinking water products. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure performance, safety, and reliability while driving connected and sustainable water delivery solutions.

The role requires hands-on circuit design, PCB layouts, and collaboration across engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
3+ years of electrical engineering experience in product development or consumer/commercial products.
Strong knowledge of circuit design, PCB layout, power electronics, sensors, and connectivity (wired/wireless).
Familiarity with microcontrollers, embedded systems, and IoT technologies preferred.
Hands-on experience with lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters).
Working knowledge of regulatory and safety compliance for electrical products.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of electrical systems for new drinking water products, including filtration, dispensing, and connected solutions.
Develop system architecture, schematics, PCB layouts, and wiring diagrams for new product platforms.
Ensure compliance with safety, performance, and regulatory standards (UL, FCC, CE, NSF).
Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and software engineers to deliver integrated designs.
Support prototype builds, testing, and design validation activities.
Analyze and troubleshoot electrical issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Circuit design

PCB layout

Power electronics

Sensors

Connectivity

Embedded systems

IoT

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Multimeters

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

The Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We're a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America's Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today's leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you'll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you're ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

If you are a current employee, please navigate here to apply internally.

The Electrical Engineer will be a key member of the Drinking Water business unit's New Product Development (NPD) team at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and validating electrical systems and components that enable innovative and reliable drinking water solutions. The Electrical Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional engineering disciplines, product management, operations, and suppliers to ensure successful product launches that meet customer, regulatory, and business requirements.

Reports to: Electrical Engineering Manager

Key Focus Areas

Lead the design and development of electrical systems, circuits, and components for new drinking water products, including filtration, dispensing, and connected solutions.
Develop system architecture, schematics, PCB layouts, and wiring diagrams to support new product platforms.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety, performance, and regulatory standards (UL, FCC, CE, NSF, etc.).
Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and software engineers to deliver integrated product designs.
Support prototype builds, testing, and design validation activities.
Analyze and troubleshoot electrical issues, implementing corrective actions as required.
Partner with suppliers and manufacturing to drive component selection, cost optimization, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
Participate in project planning, milestone reviews, and cross-functional design reviews.
Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation, specifications, and test reports.
Experience with C, C++, or similar programming languages.
Stay current with emerging technologies to drive innovation in connected and sustainable water delivery solutions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required; Master's preferred.
3+ years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in product development or consumer/commercial products.
Strong knowledge of circuit design, PCB layout, power electronics, sensors, and connectivity (wired/wireless).
Familiarity with microcontrollers, embedded systems, and IoT technologies preferred.
Hands-on experience with lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, etc.).
Working knowledge of regulatory and safety compliance for electrical products.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.

Salary Range: $96,000 - $125,000

The compensation range(s) identified above are a good faith estimate of the salary expected to be paid as performed from these locations. Actual salaries may vary based on a variety of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, education and training; and other relevant business and organizational factors. Most candidates will start in the lower half of the range.

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