Electrical Engineer

ITW
Niles, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2023 CLOSED ON 5/31/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at ITW?

Job Description

E.H. Wachs, an ITW company, currently has an opening for a Electrical Engineer at its Lincolnshire, IL facility. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Electrical Engineer will be responsible for electronics, wiring and electromechanical systems.  This role requires a highly motivated individual willing to be the key contributor for new product development and provide technical support in the resolution of problems. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial attitude, willingness to learn, and collaborate with a market focused engineering team.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Oversee development of electronic module specifications and requirements.
  • Electronic/electrical component specification and selection.
  • Maintain PCB electronic design and manufacturing data files.
  • Provide engineering documentation: schematics, BOM’s, and drawings.
  • Identify new technologies for feasibility and future implementation plans.
  • Design production test equipment to support production.
  • Help test and verify software to meet requirements.
  • Collaborate with mechanical and software engineers to design products and solve problems.
  • Additional duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering or related field or relevant work experience.
  • 2 years electronics development experience strongly preferred.
  • Ability to read and create schematics and wiring diagrams.
  • Familiarity with solenoids, transducers, relays, fuses, connectors and wiring.
  • Background in automotive engineering or mobile equipment a plus.
  • Knowledge of electronic equipment, automation, embedded controls, computer hardware, serial communication and CANbus a plus.
  • Requires broad based skills in communication, organizing and problem solving; technically competent with computers and Office software.
  • Preferential consideration will be given to those who also have good working knowledge electro-mechanical design.

Additional Information

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

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

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

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

Location/Region: Niles, IL
Construction Sales Engineer - Low/Medium Voltage Switchgear (Chicago)
Siemens Electrical Products GB&I -
Chicago, IL
Electrical Engineer
IVolt, LLC -
Batavia, IL
Electrical Engineer
TRN -
Des Plaines, IL

For Employer
Looking for Real-time Job Posting Salary Data?
Keep a pulse on the job market with advanced job matching technology.
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Electrical Engineer.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Circuit Design Skill

    • Income Estimation: $70,327 - $95,051
    • Income Estimation: $77,510 - $95,546
  • Computer Simulation Skill

    • Income Estimation: $72,390 - $94,155
    • Income Estimation: $77,439 - $91,585
This job has expired.
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at ITW

ITW
Hired Organization Address Indianapolis, IN Full Time
Job Description: Company Description ITW Contamination Control is a division of Illinois Tools Works Inc. A fortune 200 ...
ITW
Hired Organization Address Forest, IL Full Time
Job Description Reporting to the Engineering Manager within ITW’s Commercial Construction North America Division, the La...
ITW
Hired Organization Address Chicago, IL Full Time
Job Description Pay range $20.00 - $21.00 / hour based on experience, plus $0.75 / hour shift premium. We provide opport...
ITW
Hired Organization Address Lexington, KY Full Time
Job Description As a press operator, you will play a crucial role in the manufacturing process by operating and maintain...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Electrical Engineer jobs in the Niles, IL area that may be a better fit.

Senior Electrical Engineer (Chicago, IL) Engineering Innovative Solutions That Exceed Expectations.

Veterans Lighting. Inc. dba Veterans Electrical Solutions, Chicago, IL

Switchgear Sales Engineer

IPC Electrical Supply, LLC, Lyons, IL

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!