Senior Electrical Engineer

Klein Tools; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Klein Tools is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its dynamic team in Lincolnshire, Illinois. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and management of various innovative electrical products. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, experience in product development, and strong problem-solving skills. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.

Benefits

Paid Vacations & Holidays

Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)

Discounts on Klein Tools products

Education and Professional Development Assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of electrical experience in design and development.
• Experience with hand-held electronic products and rechargeable systems preferred.
• Proficient with computers and software compilers.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development from feasibility through launch.
• Research, design, develop, and test consumer electromechanical products.
• Manage quality improvement and cost reduction projects.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

C

C++

Job description

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Klein Tools is a dynamic, fast-paced and results driven company dedicated to launching hundreds of innovative products each year. Are you ready to make an impact?

Perks for you include:

• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance
  
  

Are you tired of working on a single product for several years? Would you like to work on multiple products, that you see their beginning and end, at the same time at a fast-paced environment? Would you like to work on products that sell at stores you frequent? Would you like to work at an office located in the midst of the nicest suburbs in the Midwest, home to award-winning school districts, surrounded by a plethora of forest preserves, restaurants and shopping centers? Look no further!

As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Klein Tools you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of a team working on the next rechargeable electronics products that will provide professional tradespeople with the tools and solutions that enable the highest levels of performance and safety. You will be responsible for supporting several product categories. You will lead new product development projects from feasibility, through development, pilot, and up to launch. In addition, you will manage quality improvement and cost reduction projects that improve customer satisfaction and profitability, utilize problem-solving skills to analyze engineering difficulties and define appropriate corrective actions, perform competitive research and learn from customers to define design requirements for new products.

• Research, design, develop, and test consumer electromechanical products.
• Lead new product development from feasibility through launch.
• Create or assist in schematic development and design of the product.
• Prepare recommended printed circuit board (PCB) layout, component placement, bills of material, and cost estimates for completing the proposed projects.
• Present progress and findings at design reviews throughout the development process.
• Perform benchmark evaluation of competitive or proposed new products as well as ongoing product improvements utilizing proposed processes or material changes.
• Prepare product documentation including, but not limited to, test plans, test reports, theory of operation and detailed product specifications.
• Provide technical support to marketing, sales, and product management teams.
• Perform rechargeable battery tests including capacity, temperature, and safety cutoffs.
• Prioritize work to align with the goals of the department and various project teams.
• Lead development teams at our outside partners.
• Manage quality improvement and cost reduction projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering preferred with a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of electrical experience in component level design and development and new product introduction (NPI) of electronic products. Prior experience in the design of hand-held electronic products and rechargeable battery systems is preferred. Prior experience with AC/DC, DC/AC and DC/DC power electronics is preferred. Prior experience with USB circuitry is preferred. Proficient with computers and software compilers such as C, C++, or similar.

Must have strong technical, analytical, planning, time management, organizational, and conflict resolution skills. Ability to manage major engineering projects and lead a project team, communicate with all levels of the team and complete projects on time and within budget is required. Ability to adapt and function in an environment of changing priorities often under tight time constraints.

Physical Demand Requirements

Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel Requirements

10% (3 days per month)

Compensation

If based in Illinois, this role has an annual salary range of $105,000-120,000. In addition to salary, you’re eligible for competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Klein Tools Inc. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including, but not limited to, skills, experience, and location.

Your main focus:

• Quality
• Customer Obsession
• Innovation
• Ownership
• Teamwork
  
  

Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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