Title: Electrical Engineer II
Location: Schaumburg, IL, 60196
Duration: 6-12 months
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday,  9am to 5 pm

Job Description:

• We are seeking an experienced Electronic Engineer II with 4 - 7 years of experience to join our team.
• This position involves designing and developing analog and DC power electronics for infrastructure communications circuits.
• The successful candidate will work closely with another power electronics engineer and interface with a mechanical engineer.
• Exceptional communication skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop analog and DC power electronics for communications circuits.
• Undertake the initial assignment of developing analog and DC power for next-generation infrastructure products.
• Support field and factory issues related to analog and DC power on legacy products.
• Collaborate with power electronics and mechanical engineers to achieve project objectives.
• Conduct in-depth data evaluations to analyze complex issues and develop effective resolutions.
• Manage and meet project timelines and constraints,
• Change the design of a discrete switch-mode power supply circuit to a PMIC in Cadence schematic capture and then once the modem is built, certify the design change by testing the changes per the test plan created by the Client's Power architect.
• This is required for 3 different PCB’s.

Specific Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong experience with power electronics circuits or analog circuits.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and high-speed PCB layout best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in product development and pre-compliance testing.
• Expertise in working in cross-functional teams.
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in selecting appropriate topologies for various applications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 4 - 7 years of relevant experience.

Nice to have:

•  LT Spice simulation capability to model switch mode power supply transient performance.

 

About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $41.13/hr.