Illinois Tool Works

Sr. Electrical Engineer

Illinois Tool Works$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
  • 5+ years of experience developing electrical and electronic solutions for industrial products.
  • Proven track record of independently delivering electrical hardware from concept to production.
  • Experience designing embedded microcontroller and mixed-signal systems.
  • Proficiency in schematic capture, troubleshooting, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical hardware systems design, development, testing, and validation for industrial equipment.
  • Develop STM32-based embedded solutions from concept to production.
  • Translate system requirements into robust electrical designs and architectures.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated product solutions.
  • Perform PCB design support and contribute to manufacturing activities.
  • Participate in project planning and risk mitigation reviews.
  • Drive technical excellence and evaluate emerging technologies for improved product performance.

Benefits

  • Assistance with relocation for eligible candidates.
  • Opportunities for technical mentorship and knowledge sharing.
  • Engagement in hands-on project planning and design reviews.
  • Access to continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.
  • Collaboration in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Senior Electrical Engineer to develop embedded control, communication, and mixed-signal hardware solutions that power industry-leading industrial welding equipment. In this role, you'll lead electrical hardware development from concept through production, influence hardware architecture, solve complex technical challenges, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver reliable products used in demanding industrial environments around the world. This is an onsite position located in Appleton, WI. Relocation is available for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the design, development, testing, and validation of electrical hardware systems for industrial equipment products.
• Develop embedded control, communication, analog, digital, and mixed-signal hardware solutions, including STM32-based embedded platforms, from concept through production release.
• Develop hardware architectures and translate system and product requirements into robust electrical hardware designs.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, welding, manufacturing, quality, and product management teams to deliver integrated product solutions.
• Perform component selection, circuit analysis, schematic capture, troubleshooting, validation testing, and technical documentation.
• Support PCB design, manufacturing introduction, and ongoing production activities.
• Participate in project planning, design reviews, technical decision-making, and risk mitigation activities.
• Support product lifecycle activities, including reliability improvements, component obsolescence management, manufacturing support, and field issue resolution.
• Contribute to the technical development of the organization through design reviews, technical mentorship, and knowledge sharing.
• Drive technical excellence through sound engineering judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality.
• Help identify and evaluate emerging technologies that enhance product performance, reliability, and customer value.

How to Be Successful in This Role

Technical Excellence: Develop robust, practical solutions to complex technical challenges.

Technical Leadership: Influence technical decisions and drive successful project execution through expertise, ownership, and collaboration.

Problem Solving: Apply structured analytical troubleshooting methods to identify root causes, resolve issues, and manage technical risk.

Collaboration & Communication: Work effectively across disciplines and communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

Curiosity & Continuous Improvement: Continuously learn, innovate, and improve products, processes, and engineering capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of experience developing electrical and electronic solutions for industrial products.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop and deliver electrical hardware solutions from concept through production.
• Experience designing embedded microcontroller-based systems and analog, digital, or mixed-signal circuits.
• Experience with schematic capture, component selection, PCB layout support, troubleshooting, validation testing, and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting products through development, production release, and ongoing manufacturing support.

Preferred Qualifications
• 7+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience developing embedded control systems for industrial products.
• Experience with communications interfaces such as CAN, RS-485, Ethernet, USB, or similar protocols.
• Experience designing mixed-signal systems, including sensing, signal conditioning, and data acquisition circuits.
• Experience developing products to UL, CSA, CE, or similar regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting reliability improvements, root-cause investigations, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience developing products for electrically noisy or harsh industrial environments.

About Illinois Tool Works

ITW is an industrial manufacturing company that specializes in the fields of industrial machinery, engineering, operations, sales, marketing, finance, and accounting. It's in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which they live and work, the cars they drive, and the mobile devices they rely on. It was founded in 1912 and headquartered in Glenview Nas, Illinois.

Illinois Tool Works Careers

Join the dynamic team at Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a global leader in diversified manufacturing, where innovation and excellence drive us forward. ITW offers unparalleled job opportunities, fostering a culture of growth and leadership in the industry.

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With ITW’s commitment to professional development and diversity training, you will enhance your skills through targeted training programs and workshops. These opportunities not only boost your career but also ensure you stay competitive in the job market.

Be Part of Our Culture

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Learn more about Illinois Tool Works
Size
45,000 employees
Market Cap
$68.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.1 billion
Founded
1912
5 Year Trend
+1.2%
Revenue
$12.5 billion
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