Senior Electrical Engineer

Elkay; Downers Grove, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&

Matching 401(k) Contribution

Health Savings Account

Vacation time

12 Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Educational Reimbursement

Matching Gift Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Elkay, part of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Drinking Water NPD team. You will design and validate electrical systems for new drinking water products, collaborating with mechanical, firmware, and software engineers to deliver integrated solutions.

Responsibilities include creating architectures, schematics, PCB layouts, validating products against safety and regulatory standards, and guiding prototypes through testing while partnering with suppliers to

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical systems, circuits, and components for new drinking water products.
• Develop system architecture, schematics, PCB layouts, and wiring diagrams.
• Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and software engineers to deliver integrated product designs.

Skills

Circuit design

PCB layout

Power electronics

Sensors

Connectivity

Embedded systems

IoT technologies

Lab testing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Multimeters

Microcontrollers

PCB design software

Job description

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.## ## *Total Rewards and Benefits** Competitive Salary* Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance* Matching 401(k) Contribution* Health Savings Account* Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)* 12 Paid Holidays* Annual Bonus Eligibility* Educational Reimbursement* Matching Gift Program* Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!