Electrical Engineer II (Onsite) – Lincolnshire, Illinois
V-Soft Consulting is currently hiring for an Electrical Engineer II for our premier client in Lincolnshire, Illinois.
Education and Experience
- 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 tools.
- Working knowledge of schematics design, circuit analysis, and electrical documentation standards.
- Experience in 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
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, multimeters, power analyzers, 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.What You'll Do
Job Responsibilities
Support Existing ProductsInvestigate and resolve electrical issues in current production and products in the field.
Analyze root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).Design ImprovementsRecommend and implement circuit and PCB design enhancements to improve product reliability, manufacturability, and cost-efficiency.
Perform tolerance analysis of electrical components.Change ManagementPrepare and process Manufacturing and Engineering Change Orders (MCOs / ECOs).
Maintain and update product documentation including schematics, BOMs, and PCB layout files.Cross-Functional CollaborationWork 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.Testing & ValidationDevelop and execute test protocols for electronic components, circuits, and systems.
Evaluate returned product failures, perform electrical analysis, and provide detailed reports with proposed solutions.Supplier SupportCollaborate with suppliers to resolve electrical component quality or obsolescence issues.
Review and approve supplier drawing changes and deviations as needed.Compliance & StandardsEnsure product compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and internal requirements.
Support documentation and testing for agency certifications (e.g., UL, CE).Project ParticipationAssist in sustaining projects from initiation through release.
Manage small-to-medium projects or portions of larger projects independently with moderate supervision.Interested?
Qualified candidates should send their resumes to jwilliams@vsoftconsulting.com
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Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
Employment type : Contract
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