What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer II position at Federal Signal Corporation?
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.
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.
Company Description
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our planet. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer, manufacturer and supplier of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems.
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. We manufacture our safety and security systems in the United States, Europe and South Africa.
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, call Human Resources at 630-954-2000. All other applications must be submitted online.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
