Electrical Engineer II

Title: Electrical Engineer II

Description: Description
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, with efforts typically lasting 6 to 12 months.

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.

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Job Overview & Requirements:
Assignment Duration:
Long-term: 6-12 months

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 9 to 5 pm full time
Work Location:
Onsite
Engagement Type: Temporary to Hire or Temporary Only?

Main Responsibilities: What are the main responsibilities that your new hire will have?
Change a design of 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 MSI Power architect. This is required for 3 different PCBs.
Key Contributions: What are the top three contributions this new hire will make to the company within their first 90 or 120 days?
Replace an EOL part with a qualified and active part allowing the product to continue to ship.

Must-Have Qualifications: What qualifications are must-haves for candidates? (e.g., X technical skills, experience with Y projects, Z certification or license)
Knowledge of switch mode power supplies in a buck configuration.
Able to operate an oscilloscope to take transient measurements.
Excellent communication skills as the candidate will work closely with the MSI engineering team.
Software Proficiency: What software should your new hire be proficient in?
Required Experience Level: Mid-level,
The candidate must have enough technical knowledge in switch mode power supplies to work independently with only some guidance from the MSI mentor.

Work Environment & Requirements:
Work Environment: Provide the type of work environment.
The office environment is casual. The candidate will be provided a desk in a quiet office environment and will have a separate lab area for taking measurements to certify the design.
Safety-Sensitive Functions: Does this position require the resource to perform "safety-sensitive" functions? (e.g., operating machinery, working with hazardous materials, driving, live wires, etc.) If yes, then the full drug panel drug test is requested. Yes.

Lifting Requirements: Will there be any lifting? No. If so, how many pounds?
Safety Equipment: Provide any safety equipment needed. Safety glasses are required for soldering and they are provided by MSI.

Team Structure & Reporting:
Department Function: What's your department's function within the company?
Infrastructure engineering - new product development, factory support and customer support.
Relationship to Other Lines of Business: What relationship does this role have to other lines of business within the organization? No direct relationship.
Team Structure: What's the structure of your current team, and who will your new hire report to?
The contractor will report to hiring manager and be mentored by one of the power electronics engineers.
Direct Reports: Will your new hire have any direct reports? No.

Hiring Process & Logistics:
Time Off: Do you have any time off planned during the hiring process? If so, do you have anyone designated to conduct interviews on your behalf?
One of the power electronics architects will conduct the interviews for the hiring process. Please see annotations

Interview Process:
Virtual:
How many interviews will there be? One (both manager and technical interview together).
What types of interviews will there be?(e.g. technical, behavior, assessment) Behavioural and technical.
Will candidates need to have their camera on? Yes
Interview Panel: Who will be conducting the interviews? Manager and one of the power electronics architects.

Travel and Vehicle Usage:
Will this resource travel? No.
Does travel involve driving more than 30%? N/A.
Will this resource drive a Motorola vehicle? No.
Will this resource drive a Motorola-hosted vehicle (like a rental car or van under Motorola's name)? No.
Will this resource use their own vehicle to travel to multiple locations? No, just to one site at 2000 Progress Parkway in Schaumburg, IL

Additional Requirements:
Security Checks: Are there any additional security checks required? No.
US Citizenship: Does the position support a customer that requires the resource to be a US citizen? Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Training: How long will the training be for this resource before they are expected to work independently? ~ 2 weeks of onsite training.

Optional Information:
Nice-to-Have Skills: What would be some nice-to-have skills for candidates and why? LT Spice simulation capability to model switch mode power supply transient performance.
Industry Experience: Is it necessary for candidates to have industry experience for this role? Why or why not? Yes, to perform the tasks correctly the first time.

Skills:

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.