Snap-on is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to develop innovative cordless power tool designs that meet the premium expectations of Snap-on customers.
Responsibilities
Research and Development for cordless power tool batteries and motor controllers. Working in PT Engineering for Cordless Power Tools. The candidate must have a working knowledge of the following;
- Lithium-ion technology for battery packs
- Charging circuitry for power electronics
- Understand and write program software for microprocessors, i.e. C, C+, C++
- BLDC commutation circuits with electric motors
- Design, simulation, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic circuits
Qualifications
- BSEE
- Minimum of five (5) years product development experience - low voltage, DC, mixed signal, Li-ion battery operated, compact, highly reliable, and/or consumer/industrial grade electronics is a plus
- Demonstrated skills in the design of batteries, battery management systems, chargers, and power electronics for electric motors
- Proficient in schematic and PCB design using ECAD software, preferably experience with Altium Designer and Altium 365
- Skilled in designing, simulating, prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting electrical circuits
- Understands complimentary technical disciplines such as embedded programming and mechanical engineering
- Experience working with Marketing/Product Management to determine project requirements and create product specifications
- Experience coordinating with multiple outside suppliers to develop parts or products
- Knowledgeable of government, regulatory compliance, and industry standards
- Proficient in soldering, including SMT soldering and rework
- Experience with creating and maintaining electrical assembly drawings and PCB fabrication documentation
- Competencies:The candidate will be expected to;
- Provide electrical engineering expertise in digital and analog electronics
- Guide procurement for component and supplier selection
- Solving problems and being a self-starter
- Manage projects with a cross-disciplinary team
- Understand electrical schematics and PCB layouts
- Develop and oversee test procedures and validate test results
- Effectively communicate and remain organized
- Balance multiple projects of varying priority
- Additional Pluses:
- Worked with CAD packages, i.e. AutoCAD, Creo, Altium, ANSYS
- Worked with electrical simulation software, i.e. LTSpice, Multisim, etc.
- Worked with electric motors, i.e. PMDC, BLDC
- Worked with control logic for electric motors
- Experience in the power tools industry
- Experience with programming languages, i.e. C, C++, Python, etc.This position is both challenging and rewarding for the right candidate as they work to meet the expectations of Snap-on customers.
Snap-on offers a full benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a pension plan, a 401k plan, tool discounts and more!
Snap-on is an Equal Opportunity Employer/minority/female/disabled/veteran.