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Staff Electronics Engineer

SC Electric CompanyChicago, IL

$116,534 - $154,413 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$116,534-$154,413/year
Benefits
Career Development

Job Description

As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Hours

  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Onsite

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $116534 - $154413.38. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Senior Manager-Production Operations!

S&C Electric Company is a global leader in equipment and services for electric power systems. The Technology & Breakthrough Innovation (TBI) organization drives the development of next-generation technologies and products that address emerging challenges in the electric utility industry. The Electronics Hardware team within TBI is seeking a Staff Electronics Engineer to perform research, development, and validation of advanced electronics technologies for future power system applications.

The ideal candidate is an experienced engineer with deep expertise in power electronics combined with a passion for innovation and technology development. This individual will leverage strong analytical and hands-on engineering skills to evaluate emerging technologies, develop novel concepts, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to mature technologies from concept through prototype validation and eventual product deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify emerging technologies, industry trends, and customer needs to develop innovative product and technology concepts.
  • Conduct technical research to define system architectures, evaluate technologies, perform component selection, and lead feasibility and tradeoff studies that optimize performance, reliability, cost, and overall system value.
  • Evaluate competing technical solutions and present technical recommendations to engineering leadership and other key stakeholders.
  • Design, analyze, and evaluate power electronics and power conversion systems, including magnetic components, motor control and H-bridge circuits, energy storage interfaces, and industrial power applications utilizing Buck, Boost, SMPS, Flyback, SEPIC, and other isolated and non-isolated converter topologies.
  • Perform circuit modeling and simulation using tools such as PSpice, LTSpice, MATLAB, Simulink, and related platforms.
  • Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions for technical issues identified during development or product support activities.
  • Support design reviews, DFMEA, Risk Management activities and reliability assessments.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, schematics, test plans, reports, and design review materials.
  • Mentor and guide engineers while fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

What you'll Need To Succeed:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in research, experimentation and designing complex electronic systems.

  • Experience working within research, advanced development, or innovation-focused organizations, with a demonstrated ability to independently lead research and development activities with minimal supervision.

  • Deep understanding and experience with power electronics, power conversion, energy storage systems, H bridge circuits and other related technologies, and the ability to assess and mitigate electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) risks.

  • Proficiency with PSpice, MATLAB/Simulink, and other modeling and simulation tools.

  • Strong laboratory skills using oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, network analyzers, power analyzers, and related instrumentation.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and influence both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Demonstrated record of patents, publications, innovative technology development, or successful commercialization of new products is highly desirable.

Preferred:

  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE), Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent advanced research experience strongly preferred.

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com.

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FAQs About Staff Electronics Engineer Jobs at SC Electric Company

What is the work location for this position at SC Electric Company?
This job at SC Electric Company is located in Chicago, IL, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at SC Electric Company?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $116,534 and $154,413.38 per year.
What employment applies to this position at SC Electric Company?
SC Electric Company lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at SC Electric Company?
SC Electric Company is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What education level is required for this job?
The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
What benefits are offered by SC Electric Company for this role?
SC Electric Company offers Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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