Electrical Engineer

Company: Fellowes Brands
Location: Itasca
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

As an Electrical Engineer, you will provide technical electrical / electronic engineering expertise to drive the product development process by designing, prototyping and troubleshooting analog and digital electronic circuits used in the control of various next-generation consumer hardware products. You will join a fun, forward-thinking team that always seeks out new and different ideas and pushes the boundaries of what was done in past projects. We have the mindset of explorers and respect and consider all ideas that are brought to the table.You will--- * Provide solution-driven electrical / electronic engineering expertise for New Product Development Project Managers and Continuous Product Development Engineers by designing, reviewing and troubleshooting production-level PCBs and electrical systems* Provide electrical engineering expertise by partnering with Quality and Supply Chain personnel to develop quality control methods in the production and acquisition of PCB assemblies and components at all locations* Utilize electrical / electronic engineering root cause analysis skills to test and debug electrical design issues in new, existing and returned products* Perform project-based management of electrical engineering-focused deliverables, to include meeting with cross-functional teams to review projects and timelines as well as provide technical documentation* Generate feature-oriented bill of specifications and their corresponding testing protocols, confirm the validity through testing and communicate the results through well-thought-out technical reports* Design, assemble and author software and test prototype boards to confirm design and manufacturing integrity for given projects* Write supporting documentation for Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and work with Quality Assurance teams to implement changes into production* Organize/Manage various libraries of electrical documentation, electrical parts and CAD data using Altium tools and Solidworks PDM* Research new technologies and build prototype-level control systems to prove feasibility of new product functionalities and features* Travel to China 1-2 times per year (in the future)What You Bring to the Team* A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering* Applied electrical / electronics engineering skills, to include strong hands-on design skills and an understanding of the design and application of analogue and digital circuit design* Skills in using electronic engineering PCB design and simulation software, such as Altium* The ability to read, design and troubleshoot electrical schematic diagrams* A familiarity and ability to modify software for integrated circuits* The ability to hand prototype and troubleshoot PCB and electrical systems* Creativity and imagination balanced by excellent technical problem-solving skills* A positive attitude with a drive to learn and innovate* Excellent organizational skills and strong, flexible communication style, especially in the development of strong supplier relationshipsYou May Also Have---* Experience in consumer electronics About Fellowes BrandsFounded on a rich 100-year history, our reputation, passion for excellence and Fellowes values - a belief in people, integrity, innovation and continuous improvement - live in every product we make, and inspire best-in-class design, quality and performance in all we do. Our four core values drive our behavior, approach and response to the world around us. Initiative. Integrity. Teamwork. Passion. These values are steeped in the character of our founder, Harry Fellowes, who established a value-based culture at Fellowes over a century ago.Visit our Careers Site: www.fellowesbrands.com/us/en/careers/Pages/overview.aspxEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran statusFellowes, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Fellowes' property, and Fellowes will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting the Talent Acquisition Department.

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