Position : Electrical Engineer II
Location : Lincolnshire, IL
Duration : 6+Month contract
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Electrical Engineer Level II to join our Sustaining Engineering group. This role requires collaboration within a dynamic team environment and will focus on maintaining and enhancing existing printer product lines, ensuring they continue to meet the high standards and evolving needs of our customers.
Responsibilities
- Investigate and resolve electrical issues in current production and products in the field.
- Analyze root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Recommend and implement circuit and PCB design enhancements to improve product reliability, manufacturability, and cost-efficiency.
- Perform tolerance analysis of electrical components.
- Prepare and process Manufacturing and Engineering Change Orders (MCOs / ECOs).
- Maintain and update product documentation including schematics, BOMs, and PCB layout files.
- Work closely with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer service teams to address technical issues.
- Participate in design reviews, failure investigations, and continuous improvement projects.
- Develop and execute test protocols for electronic components, circuits, and systems.
- Evaluate returned product failures, perform electrical analysis, and provide detailed reports with proposed solutions.
- Collaborate with suppliers to resolve electrical component quality or obsolescence issues.
- Review and approve supplier drawing changes and deviations as needed.
- Ensure product compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and internal requirements.
- Support documentation and testing for agency certifications (e.g., UL, CE).
- Assist in sustaining projects from initiation through release.
- Manage small-to-medium projects or portions of larger projects independently with moderate supervision.
Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.2+ years of experience in electrical / electronic design, manufacturing support, or sustaining engineering.Hands-on experience with electromechanical systems, PCBAs or embedded electronics.Working knowledge with PCB CAD toolsWorking knowledge of schematics design, circuit analysis, and electrical documentation standards.Experience creating and processing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Bills of Materials (BOMs), and design documentation.Ability to troubleshoot circuit and system-level electrical failures and implement CAPA.Familiarity with root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, or FMEA.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineering, manufacturing, quality, and procurement.Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (e.g., Windchill, Arena, Agile).Preferred Qualification
Experience supporting or designing printers, copiers, or other electromechanical office equipment.Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing and PCBA assembly process.Experience developing and executing mechanical test plans and validation protocols.Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeter, power analysers, signal generators).Background in component cost reduction, reliability improvement, or vendor quality improvement projects.Experience working directly with suppliers to resolve part issues and approve alternate components.Familiarity with compliance standards such as RoHS, REACH, or UL certifications relevant to printers or electronic equipment.