Systems Engineer

WITTENSTEIN North America; Bartlett (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work Certified

Incentive Plan up to 5% annually

Profit Sharing up to 5% annually

Excellent Health Benefits

401(k) Matching

Job summary

WITTENSTEIN North America seeks a Systems Engineer to join the WITTENSTEIN Motion Control (WMC) Inc. division, designing and manufacturing high-fidelity control loading systems for defense applications.

The role covers signal integration, PID tuning, PCB layout, and documentation within a small engineering team. Responsibilities include software maintenance, cross-system integration, proposal support, and on-site or remote troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical or Software Engineering.
• Experience in defense/aerospace is preferred.
• At least three years relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and support of motor control simulation software.
• Assist in integrating motor control, CAN Bus, EtherCAT, and Ethernet loops with customer software.
• Tune control loading systems to customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues on-site or remotely from the WMC Inc. facility.
• Optimize systems and identify potential improvements.
• Assist in proposal writing.
• PCB layout design, optimization, and testing.
• Produce system architecture documentation (block diagrams, schematics, pin outs, ICDs).
• Support trade shows.

Skills

DC motor control

PID tuning

CAN Bus

EtherCAT

SPI/SSI integration

Inverter functionality

Embedded software

Project management

Technical writing

Presentation

Education

BEng in Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering

Tools

Simulink

MATLAB

PCB layout software

Job description

Salary Range: $90,000-$120,000

The systems engineer will join the technical team within the WITTENSTEIN Motion Control (WMC) Inc. division, which specializes in the design and manufacturing of high-fidelity control loading systems, military ground vehicle power generation, turret and radar actuation, and other related products for the defense industry.

This position requires deep knowledge of DC motor control, AC/DC conversion, inverter functionality, force feedback loops, SPI/SSI signal integration, PID tuning, PCB layout and fabrication, CAN Bus, EtherCAT and ethernet communication, and Simulink and Matlab. Experience in control loading technology, embedded software applications, flight simulation, real time operating systems, and device drivers is also preferred.

Because this position will be part of a small engineering team, the systems engineer will have to take on additional responsibilities relating to project management such as proposal creation, technical writing, customer management, presentation support, and troubleshooting. Execution to project schedule and budget will be paramount.

The systems engineer will be responsible for improving department knowledge and capabilities by learning from other senior members within the division/company; as well as from subject matter experts from 3rd party partners in the industry. The systems engineer will also have to interact with a multi-disciplined team to ensure successful coordination of design and performance requirements.

After an initiation period a hybrid remote work schedule will be possible at the WMC Inc. facility in Bartlett, IL.

This position is not responsible for any direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and support of motor control simulation software
• Assisting in integrating motor control, CAN Bus, EtherCAT, and Ethernet communication loops with customer software
• Tuning of control loading systems to customer requirements
• Troubleshooting issues on-site at the customer or remotely from the WMC Inc. facility
• Optimizing systems and identifying potential improvements
• Assisting in proposal writing
• PCB layout design, optimization, and testing
• Producing system architecture documentation such as block diagrams, schematics, pin outs, and ICDs
• Supporting trade shows

Defense Application Tasks

• Writing technical documents and SDRLs
• Assisting in proposal writing
• Fielding customer questions relating to software, controls, ethernet or CAN Bus protocols, and electrical performance
• Compliance assurance
• EMI/EMC test support
• Improving and/or implementing in-house electrical testing capabilities
• Learning from internal and external SMEs involved in motor controls and/or power generation
• Supporting trade shows
• Ensuring export compliance (EAR, ITAR, TAAs, etc.)
• Collaborating with other SMEs across various disciplines both in the US and abroad

Design and execute system integration, verification and validation (V&V) plans, and test procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage both technical and commercial concerns.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret specifications and technical documents.
• Ability to write procedures, reports, manuals, and other technical documents.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, co-workers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to understand contracts, specifications, and SoW.
• Ability to overcome obstacles to successful project execution.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work autonomously, and be a self-starter.
• Proven track record of on-time performance in development projects.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry such as defense or aerospace.
• Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering

At least three (3) years relevant experience required

• Seeks out information
• Understands customer perspective
• Effectively communicates with others
• Effectively organizes and manages work priorities
• Seeks multiple solutions
• Finds new solutions to issues
• Supports continuous improvement
• Takes ownership for actions/results
• Working as the systems engineer, you must be able to interact with all other departments to ensure project success. You will work closely with the engineering manager and project management team, and given the small group size, may have to make key decisions without additional support.
• Travel up to 25% will be required, some of which will be international.

Benefits

• Great Place To Work Certified
• Competitive Base Salary
• Incentive Plan up to 5% annually
• Profit Sharing up to 5% annually
• Excellent Health Benefits
• Monthly medical premiums at 50% to 75% below market.
• Annual deductible & copays below market.
• Higher percentage if medical coverage than market.
• No monthly premiums for dental & vision.
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Wellness Reimbursement (50% up t $500/year)
• Climate controlled production environment
• Wellness Rewards Redeemed for Gift Cards
• Short-Term Disability Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Tuition Reimbursement

About WITTENSTEIN

Committed to being a world-class partner of intelligent mechatronic drive technology, servo systems, and mechanical components. WITTENSTEIN uses the power of science, innovation, and forward-thinking engineering to provide you cutting-edge technology for motion. Since pioneering the alpha servo planetary gear reducer in 1983, support and motion requirements from the market have continued to change and WITTENSTEIN is well positioned to deliver reliable products and services to its customers and partners.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or other status protected by applicable law. WITTENSTEIN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.

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