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Hiawatha, Iowa, United States
Onsite
Job Description:
Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Reports to: Manager, Engineering
Department: Engineering
Work Model: Full-time, On-site – No Travel Required
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
Company & Benefit Information:
At Crystal Group, we do hard things – designing and building rugged tech and tech solutions that provide predictable performance in the world’s most unforgiving environments. As a 100% employee-owned company, here you take extreme ownership of your role and work and invest in your own success and that of your teammates. Together we use a zero limits approach to wow our customers.
Crystal Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness programs
Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
On-Site Gym
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the design, development, and verification of custom electrical assemblies and interconnect. The position involves full-stack development of mixed signal printed circuit boards (PCBs) containing high speed digital circuitry, embedded systems, power conversion, and/or related technologies, as well as associated chassis and interface wiring design.
Essential Functions
Maintain basic working knowledge of Crystal Group’s electrical design tools for efficient conversion of technical requirements into schematic diagrams, PCB layouts, and circuit card assembly drawings
Read and interpret electrical drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards
Assist the systems team in researching, designing, and evaluating systems and/or processes to meet customer requirements
Ensure designs are producible and error free
Provides component-level review and in-depth electrical troubleshooting support for products in Manufacturing and Technical Services
Provides basic troubleshooting support for products in Manufacturing and Technical Services
Reviews electrical drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards, as assigned
Utilize engineering theory and simulation models to assess feasibility, sustainability, and operating condition effects
Direct or coordinate electrical manufacturing and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements
Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects
Design electrical test control apparatus or equipment or develop procedures for testing products
Perform detailed electrical calculations to compute and establish manufacturing standards or specifications
Evaluate electrical designs or prototypes for energy performance or environmental impact
Write electrical performance requirements for product development or engineering projects
Provides technical assistance for the Pilot Line build and testing of new products and systems
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic understanding and theory of printed circuit design and layouts
Familiar with the design of wire harnesses and cables
Basic knowledge of computer hardware and systems integration
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Basic knowledge of electrical component industry standards
Basic understanding of commonly practiced concepts related to Electrical Engineering theory
Current industry standards of soldering, wire assemblies, and base assemblies
Use of full range instrumentation including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers
Multitask to meet several simultaneous project milestones up to and including completion of several projects
Work both independently and in a team environment with the ability to change priorities as needed
Build, troubleshoot, and debug circuit boards and assemblies including analog and digital electronics
Ability to use various software programs related to engineering theory (Altium Designer, Autodesk inventor, AutoCAD)
Create, read, and compare technical data sheets
Required Qualification
Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person”)
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or related engineering field or at least 10+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience in lieu of a degree
Preferred Qualification
1+ years of PCB and schematic layout
3+ years of electrical component building experience
3+ years of CAD software related work
Extensive knowledge of computer equipment (PC, firewall, switch, data acquisition systems, UPS, server rack equipment, etc.)
Extensive knowledge of advanced testing equipment (bode plot generators, oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, hall-effect probes, etc.)
Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Occasional exposure to manufacturing floor and testing environments. May require lifting up to 25 lbs, standing for extended periods during product testing.
EEO Statement
Crystal Group, Inc, maintains a program of equal employment opportunity designed to ensure that employment and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualifications and without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, disability, age, sex, genetic information, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Offer Contingency
All job offers are contingent on the applicant successfully completing the background check and drug screen.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary. Employment with Crystal Group remains at-will.