Senior Electrical Engineer — Control Systems & Automation

Illinois Tool Works; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

LTD insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Generous tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to research, design, and sustain control systems for stencil printing and fluid dispensing equipment. You will own electrical design from concept to launch, selecting components, writing specifications, and documenting BOMs.

Collaborate with mechanical, software, and support teams to deliver tested solutions that meet customer and production needs. The role requires a B.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5–7 years of related electrical engineering experience.
• Experience designing electrical systems for capital equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, fabricate, test, and evaluate electrical/electronic components, circuitry, and systems used in electronic and electromechanical equipment.
• Complete electrical design activities from concept through product launch, including development of design specifications, component selection, material and instrument requirements, and electrical documentation.
• Analyze and recommend design approaches, methods, materials, and processes to meet production requirements and improve existing products and processes.
• Define I/O mapping and configure, test, and tune machine control systems, including PID control, VFDs, and motion control components.
• Design and test PC-based computer interfaces and work with computer suppliers to establish hardware specifications for machine applications; create and deploy custom Windows images as required.
• Conduct prototype and experimental runs and compile and evaluate design and test data to develop technical specifications and support design decisions.
• Review and approve engineering inputs, including drawings, specifications, bills of material (BOMs), and other technical documentation; complete engineering documentation through PCO release and follow applicable PCO/Special Order processes.
• Provide electrical engineering support and troubleshooting to manufacturing, technical support, field service, sales, and customers related to product design, testing, installation, operation, and performance.
• Work directly with customers and internal teams to gather requirements, evaluate feature requests, troubleshoot issues, and develop appropriate technical solutions.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, software engineering, technical support, project management, and other functions throughout all phases of projects.
• Assist with quotations and cost estimates for special/custom products and projects.
• Plan, organize, and execute technical projects, monitoring progress, identifying potential schedule disruptions, and coordinating engineering resources to ensure timely completion.
• Independently analyze and resolve complex technical problems and provide technical guidance and consultation to engineering staff and other departments.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and mentor and share knowledge with team members.
• Perform light sub-assembly and other hands-on activities as needed to support product development, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and lead small, lower-risk engineering projects as assigned.
• Demonstrate expertise in at least one machine platform and serve as a technical resource for that platform.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and demonstrate a commitment to ITW values, accountability, collaboration, customer focus, and professional development.

Skills

Electrical design & engineering

PID control

VFDs

Motion control

System integration

SolidWorks

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzers

PC-based interfaces

Windows imaging

Job description

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to research, design, and sustain control systems for stencil printing and fluid dispensing equipment. You will own electrical design from concept to launch, selecting components, writing specifications, and documenting BOMs.

Collaborate with mechanical, software, and support teams to deliver tested solutions that meet customer and production needs. The role requires a B.S.