Federal Signal has an immediate opening for a Designer II based at our University Park, Illinois facility. This position will be responsible for performing complex design tasks under the general guidance and supervision of a senior designer or engineer.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Work with the electrical engineering team and create new pcb layouts as needed.
Work with individuals throughout the organization to maintain current product pcb designs.
Designs components or portions of a system to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.
Investigates pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replaceability, and cost.
Coordinates with other departments affected by design development.
Often acts as a facilitator and team lead.
Position Requirements:
Associates degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
5 - 8 years of detail and design experience using the appropriate 3D CAD modeling software
Knowledge of OrCAD Schematic Capture software.
Knowledge of Cadence PCB Editor 17.2, 17.4 and 22.1 software.
Knowledge of AutoCAD or Solidworks software
A working knowledge of PCB design including standard industry practices is required. This should also include knowledge of printed circuit board fabrication.
Basic knowledge of electronic circuits and electrical components is preferred along with SMT production assembly line procedures.
Understanding of solder paste stencils and how they relate to production quality and efficiency is necessary.
Some mechanical aptitude is required to create panel array layouts when needed and board fabrication drawings.
Develops and reviews designs by extracting and analyzing engineering data.
May select and recommends procedures in the design and prepares preliminary design for engineering approval.
Work closely with the Mechanical Engineering Team to establish appropriate pcb outlines and keep-outs.
Develop and maintain new components in the pcb library, this includes schematic symbols, solder mask, pads, etc.
Applies engineering methods in the research and development of new products.
Federal Signal has an immediate opening for an Electrical Engineer I based at our University Park, Illinois facility. This position is responsible for assisting in making decisions regarding engineering problems for products in our Police & Fire Division.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Develops layouts concepts, parameters and designs for new and existing product re-designs.
Performs analysis as required to insure meeting product performance and reliability requirements.
Conducts feasibility studies and prepares preliminary cost estimates of designs and redesigns.
Assists in generating detail specifications of individual components of a new design and replacement components in end of life and cost reductions projects.
Communicates with vendors where engineering is required to develop specifications for components and processes.
May write rough draft of changes to customer instruction sheet.
Builds proto@type PC Boards as required for product development evaluation.
Works with Quality Control in approving vendor's parts.
Writes Engineering Change Requests and product structures.
May assist Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Assurance in vendor selection.
Assist functional engineering groups when required for Electrical/software support and development for New Product Development (NPD) efforts.
Utilize basic automotive electrical assembly knowledge methods.
Knowledge of power supply design preferred.
Knowledge of audio/amplifier design preferred.
Ability to learn and create schematic diagrams for electrical systems for new products and modifications for existing electrical systems.
Flexibility to perform other duties and assignments as required.
Position Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited University
0-3 years of engineering experience
Basic troubleshooting skills
Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of C and Python programming languages
Wage Range: $54,454.00/yr - $77,792 / yr
Benefits of Employment
In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.
About Us
Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com
The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.
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