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Electrical Engineer II

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Buffalo Grove, Illinois

The Electrical Engineer II will provide Electrical Engineering expertise and support Operation Group products and production processes. Lead continuous improvement of product quality, reliability, performance and automation.

ESSENTIAL/PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Develop electrical systems in accordance with business needs
• Assures product quality by designing electrical testing methods
• Develops manufacturing processes for building and assembling electrical systems
• Testing and analyzing electrical systems
• Evaluate problems and recommend solutions
• Evaluate electrical systems to make sure they meet safety standards
• Ability to create and interpret electrical schematics
• Write engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria
• Ability to provide cost and time estimates for projects
• Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops
• Organize and prioritize work for across multiple areas
• Maintains product database by writing computer programs; entering data
• Provide guidance among engineers and co-ops

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• Mentor technicians in order to achieve a finished product
• Identify opportunities and lead projects
• Lead and coordinate work with customers, suppliers, or outside contractors

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree preferred and 5 or more years of experience in an electrical engineering role or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

COMPETENCY/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with 3D solid modeling skills, Pro/E preferred
• Ability to read bill of materials
• Firmware experience preferred
• Ability to follow instructions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to multitask and problem solve.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Oracle preferred. PLM Agile preferred.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to prepare Test Protocols and Test Reports.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong analytical and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to read engineering documents.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Awareness of Lean principles and concepts.
• Knowledge of FDA and ISO regulations.
• Ability to mentor and share knowledge.
• Lead by influence throughout the organization.
• Ability to understand customer and market needs.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Strong mathematical and technical abilities.
• Ability to lead and manage projects and/or project teams.
• Ability to work with vague requirements and limited direct supervision
• Proficient in the subject matter or the functional areas of the assignments and influence the project team for the best practices related to that area.
• Knowledgeable of the fundamental theory and the practical application of engineering science and technology.
• Ability to apply principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of medical devices and services.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Familiarity with statistical process analysis

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Can work without guidance and supervision

Electrical Engineer II

Full Job Description

Buffalo Grove, Illinois

The Electrical Engineer II will provide Electrical Engineering expertise and support Operation Group products and production processes. Lead continuous improvement of product quality, reliability, performance and automation.

ESSENTIAL/PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Develop electrical systems in accordance with business needs
• Assures product quality by designing electrical testing methods
• Develops manufacturing processes for building and assembling electrical systems
• Testing and analyzing electrical systems
• Evaluate problems and recommend solutions
• Evaluate electrical systems to make sure they meet safety standards
• Ability to create and interpret electrical schematics
• Write engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria
• Ability to provide cost and time estimates for projects
• Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops
• Organize and prioritize work for across multiple areas
• Maintains product database by writing computer programs; entering data
• Provide guidance among engineers and co-ops

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• Mentor technicians in order to achieve a finished product
• Identify opportunities and lead projects
• Lead and coordinate work with customers, suppliers, or outside contractors

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree preferred and 5 or more years of experience in an electrical engineering role or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

COMPETENCY/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with 3D solid modeling skills, Pro/E preferred
• Ability to read bill of materials
• Ability to follow instructions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to multitask and problem solve.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Oracle preferred. PLM Agile preferred.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to prepare Test Protocols and Test Reports.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong analytical and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to read engineering documents.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Awareness of Lean principles and concepts.
• Knowledge of FDA and ISO regulations.
• Ability to mentor and share knowledge.
• Lead by influence throughout the organization.
• Ability to understand customer and market needs.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Strong mathematical and technical abilities.
• Ability to lead and manage projects and/or project teams.
• Ability to work with vague requirements and limited direct supervision
• Proficient in the subject matter or the functional areas of the assignments and influence the project team for the best practices related to that area.
• Knowledgeable of the fundamental theory and the practical application of engineering science and technology.
• Ability to apply principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of medical devices and services.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Familiarity with statistical process analysis

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Can work without guidance and supervision

Bachelor’s Degree