About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Electrical Engineer will support new product development (NPD), sustaining engineering, and productivity improvement projects. You will spend significant time testing and troubleshooting electrical designs, building prototypes, and supporting production and cross-functional teams.

• Assist in reviewing customer orders and producing accurate custom-product designs for release.
• Design product models of control boxes using CAD/ECAD tools and revise models to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Evaluate sensors and check hardware/firmware compatibility and sequence of operations.
• Test and troubleshoot circuits using power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, etc.
• Build prototype circuits (basic soldering and wiring) and document test results.
• Design PCBs and electrical schematics using Altium Designer.
• Analyze and simulate electrical circuits to validate designs.
• Write technical documentation such as specifications, test reports, and design notes.
• Follow health & safety guidelines and protect confidential information.
• Maintain technical knowledge through training, workshops, and professional networks.
• Contribute to team outcomes and participate on cross-functional projects as required.

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Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Relevant internship or ~0.5 years of electrical engineering experience preferred.
• UL 508A MTR certification, or ability to obtain certification within 1 year of hire.
• Basic hands-on test and prototyping experience (soldering, wiring, bench test equipment).

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Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Intern or co-op electrical engineering experience working on electro-mechanical products.
• Experience with electrical components such as proximity/radar sensors, switch-mode power supplies, power-management circuits, motor control and analog circuits.
• Familiarity with wireless standards (Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth) is a plus.

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Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work within cross-functional teams on electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Comfortable following established protocols and asking questions to clarify requirements.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced production and development environment.

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Location, Travel & Work Type

• Location: Germantown, WI (on-site expectation unless otherwise noted by the client).
• Travel: Up to 10% domestic and international travel possible.
• Employment type: Contract / Full time.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range: $50,200 — $94,825 per year. Final base pay will reflect factors such as role, location, education, and experience.
• In addition to base pay, the role may be eligible for a short-term incentive plan and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) contributions (subject to eligibility).

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Other

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact Recruiting (in confidence) as provided by the client.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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