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Electrical Engineer

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Bolingbrook, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$115,000 Per Year
SKILLS
ARM (Advanced RISC Machine), Algorithms, Analog Circuit Design, Best Practices, C Programming Language, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Computer Firmware, Debugging Skills, Debugging Tools, Design for Assembly (DFA), Digital Circuit Design, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics, Embedded Programming Languages, Embedded Systems, Failure Analysis, Hardware Debugging, I2C, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Integrated Circuits (ICs), International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Logic Analyzer, Low Power, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Mechanical Engineering, Microcontroller, Oscilloscope, Power Management, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Printed Circuit Board Design, Process Improvement, RS-485, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Schematic Capture, Schematics, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART)
LOCATION
Bolingbrook, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Title: Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Bolingbrook, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: 100k-$115k/yr.
Benefits: 401(k), Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Design Engineer to join our team, specializing in the design and development of circuit boards for battery packs and power solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing schematics, creating PCB layouts, and writing microcontroller firmware. This role is critical to developing innovative battery management solutions that meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements.

Job Duties:
  • Design schematics and PCBs for battery packs and battery management systems (BMS).
  • Select and integrate power management ICs, MOSFETs, microcontrollers (Microchip PIC, ARM, etc.), and communication interfaces (I2C, SPI, CAN, UART).
  • Design analog and digital circuits, including current sensing, voltage regulation, and protection circuits.
  • Develop high-density, multi-layer PCB layouts.
  • Collaborate with fabrication and assembly vendors to ensure DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) best practices.
  • Develop and debug firmware for Microchip PIC microcontrollers (or similar MCUs).
  • Implement battery charging algorithms, fault detection, and communication protocols.
  • Work with low-power embedded systems to ensure efficient power consumption.
  • Develop and execute test plans to validate circuit board designs.
  • Debug hardware and firmware issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab tools.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards (UL, IEC, ISO).
  • Collaborate with mechanical engineers to integrate electronics into battery enclosures.
  • Work with manufacturing teams to improve assembly processes and yield.
  • Support failure analysis and troubleshooting of field issues.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • 5+ years of experience designing printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA).
  • Strong experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
  • Proficiency in microcontrollers and embedded C programming.
  • Experience with battery management systems (BMS), power electronics, and safety circuits.
  • Knowledge of electronics testing, debugging tools, and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience with high-power battery packs (e.g., lithium-ion, NMC, LFP).
  • Knowledge of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, CAN, RS-485).
  • Familiarity with wireless charging and energy storage systems.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com