Electrical Engineer – Troy, OH

About the Company

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is a Fortune 200 company that produces diversified products in global markets. Some of its products include welding equipment, automotive components, construction materials and commercial food equipment. The Food Equipment Group is one of seven ITW decentralized business segments. This position is in the Hobart Warewash Division at its Troy, Ohio facility, located 20 minutes north of Dayton, Ohio. The Warewash Business Division produces Hobart brand commercial dishwashers that are used in hotels, casinos, restaurants, cruise ships, schools, universities and retail establishments. We are the industry leader and are seeking to expand our growth in existing served markets as well as new markets.

About the Role

As the Electrical Engineer you will conceive, plan, design, develop and coordinate project components including schedules as well as create and develop engineering project documentation; develop prototypes and test plans; perform validations; and troubleshoot. This role will be involved in electro-mechanical system design and development and is required to have to have knowledge of electrical components, circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment, and applications.

Responsibilities

• Implement product release plans, support sales, service and marketing
• Prepare engineering analysis and designs using various engineering tools
• Work with embedded products including touch screen, small display panel, vacuum fluorescent displays, thin-film-transistor TFT displays, PLCs etc.
• Involvement with digital and analog circuit design, fabrication and debugging, and wiring harness design
• Support new and existing product development initiatives
• Occasionally travel to locations such as manufacturing facilities, suppliers, and customer facilities
• Create schematics layouts, BOMs and wiring harness documentation for new parts and assemblies
• Work with Modbus, CAN, USB and other communication protocols for peripheral devices
• Occasionally work with internet-of-things (IOT) development
• Plan and implement regulatory agency certifications including UL, NSF, ENERGY STAR, and local regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred
• Electro-mechanical engineering experience preferred
• Knowledge of embedded micro-controller systems
• Ability to work in a highly innovative, design-driven environment
• Logical, deductive reasoning skills
• Ability to organize and execute projects within specified timelines
• MS Office application proficiency
• Ability to effectively interact with staff at all levels
• Complex problem solver and detail-oriented
• Good attitude and team philosophy
• Hands-on mechanical skills
• Ability to handle multiple work assignments concurrently
• Effective oral and written communications as well as effective presentation skills

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Travel approximately 10-15% of the time

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $80,000 - $125,000

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, life and STD/LTD insurance
• 401k with match
• 100% tuition reimbursement program

Equal Opportunity

ITW is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

At ITW, we think and act like entrepreneurs. We embrace autonomy, make decisions and take ownership to create innovative solutions for our customers all over the world. ITW is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader. Our seven industry-leading business segments offer career development and learning opportunities in more than 50 countries across the globe. We're committed to investing in our people and supporting their growth through unique and relevant development opportunities at each stage throughout the employee life cycle. Our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner. We aspire for everyone to perform to their full potential and value the unique and diverse perspectives, experiences and ideas that make us better together. The ITW Business Model gives us the tools to focus on what's most important, and we're grounded in our values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.