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Design Engineer - Electronics

Employer
S&C Electric Company
Location
Mequon
Salary
Competitive

The Overhead Grid Automation Electronics Product Engineering located in Chicago, IL is responsible for supporting and enhancing existing products for S&C's global growth. The group designs and supports the manufacture of distribution level voltage controller products to automate electrical utilities distribution systems/smart grid. Controller products include microprocessor-based controls used in power distribution automation applications, including capacitor controls, source transfer controls, electronic fuses, switchgear controls, as well as patented peer-to-peer feeder restoration systems. Sustaining Engineering work consists of development of automated test fixtures and programming. In this position, you will report to the Manager - Product Engineering. This position will be based at S&C's Franklin WI location.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Developing electronic products for smart grid solutions, including analog and unique power supply designs
  • Conception to implementation of analog and power electronics systems that include implementation of many analog functions including amplifiers and power supply regulator circuits
  • A ssist in analyzing field returns resulting in product improvement implementation
  • Perform and documents product compliance results; may require local, single day travel to outside test facilities, and documentation archiving of test reports
  • Supports teams and suppliers responsible for build of automated test equipment located at contract manufacturer locations
  • Must be able to work in cross-functional, remote, and multi-cultural teams
  • Able to work quickly and decisively under close deadlines
  • Good verbal and written communications skills
  • Good bench troubleshooting skills, including use of oscilloscope, digital meters, spectrum analyzer, logic analyzer, and various voltage and current source power supplies

To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following:

  • BS in Electrical Engineering
  • Physically performed hardware engineering tasks on projects using analog and power circuits
  • Working knowledge of analog and digital interface circuitry
  • Experience with circuit board layout on analog and mixed signal boards
  • Must be able to do accurate, repeatable analog test and measurement, organize data, and analyze it at a systems level
  • Must be collaborative and able to seek help, ask questions, and work with diverse team members to accomplish complex technical assignments

Relevant Work Experience:

Three to seven years designing analog, digital, and power circuits

Major Physical Demands:

  • Standing: Occasional standing for work on complete control assemblies
  • Lifting: Occasional lifting of controls and test equipment, less than 50 pounds
  • Walking: Occasional walking throughout the facility
  • Carrying: Occasional carrying of light objects
  • Pushing: Infrequent pushing of objects, possibly related to rearrangement work
  • Pulling: Infrequent pulling of objects, possibly related to rearrangement work
  • Bending: Occasional bending during access to equipment
  • Reaching: Infrequent reaching
  • Handling: Frequent handling of parts or tools
  • Environment: Frequent use of personal computer, keyboard, and monitor along with use of test equipment

In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.

With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.

S&C's deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.

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