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Electrical Test Engineer

Algonquin, IL 60142

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Controls Engineering Job Number: Jt7190311018 Compensation: $90000-100000 / year

Job Description

Summary:

Electrical Test Engineer is responsible for mechatronic system design, integration and technical support for our diverse customer base.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides the sales team and customers with technical support on all electrical products (motors, drives, controllers, and Robot electrical systems);
  • Becomes the Subject Matter Expert for servo drives and controls products and technologies. Assists and supports other engineers in solving complex servo system integration challenges;
  • Tests new products developed at global headquarters including motors, drives and controllers;
  • Assesses compatibility of 3rd party drives and controllers with electric motors. This includes testing, qualifying, and documenting such 3rd party products;
  • Monitors conformity of motors, drives and controllers to North American electrical codes and standards (UL, CSA);
  • Meets with customers to review product requirements, training, and troubleshooting on product design and function;
  • Documents project information for the successful completion of each job. Maintains engineering files containing customer criteria and specifications, schematics, block diagrams, wiring documentation, etc.;
  • Tests motors, drives and controllers to validate performance to customer specifications using instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and laser interferometers;
  • Participates in product and project review meetings. Provides input pertaining to product design, system architecture and component selection;
  • Attends product review meetings. Provides feedback pertaining to product design and electrical component selection;
  • Assists in the training and development of engineers within the department.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Prior experience working with electrical testing equipment and instrumentation;
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills;
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
  • Self-starter with ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and properly prioritize activities;
  • Familiar with office automation tools: MS Office, ERP, CAD;
Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), MSEE desirable;
  • 2+ years’ experience with motion control, automation, robotics, and mechatronics;
  • At least 2 years electrical engineering experience in mechatronics, with specific experience with electric motors,
  • servo drives and closed-loop motion control required;
  • Strong knowledge of electric motors; specifically, AC servo, linear servo, torque, and stepper motors;
  • Programming experience with motion controllers in contemporary programming languages (C++, C#, Python);
  • Strong knowledge of feedback control systems & theory, servo tuning, and sizing;
  • Good knowledge of multi-axis controllers and fieldbus protocols (ModBus, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, etc.).
  • Ability to travel occasionally to customer sites to support system integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting. Travel as needed to support trade shows and industry events. Estimated up to 10% travel.

Meet Your Recruiter

Steve Stabley
Automation Recruiter

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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