Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer – DMG MORI Additive Solutions Research and Development

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Reports to:

Head of Research and Development

Location:

1415 N Cherry Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm

Classification:
Exempt

Travel: 25%

Employment is conditioned on DMG MORI's ability to obtain and maintain any necessary export licensing.

Work on designing, testing, and prototyping new innovations for industrial machine tools in the field of additive manufacturing, precision components, and related equipment. This will require creating CAD and drawing files, test plans and test benches, and prototype and production of electrical and electro‑mechanical devices and systems. The work may relate to existing or new products or components. Product development responsibilities will include interpretation and implementation of internal or external customer specification and documentation requirements.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design compliant (ISO/UL/NFPA) electrical and electromechanical systems
• Design, model, and draft layouts for electrical systems, circuits, embedded devices, and related elements
• Specify bill of materials, communicate with suppliers, and collaborate with procurement on ordering components
• Attend and participate in regular design reviews with team members and management staff to ensure a high‑quality design
• Design and conduct tests along with analyzing and interpreting test data
• Troubleshoot the systems/products in prototype and production environment
• Travel to check customer machines, support overseas R&D work, and attend design reviews/conferences, representing the company professionally

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in a STEM field
• Knowledge of 3D CAD, PLM, and electrical design software, including PTC Creo, Windchill, EPLAN, and Altium Designer
• PLC programming experience (structured text or other); embedded hardware programming knowledge is a plus
• Proven experience communicating professionally with internal and external customers
• Proven flexibility with shifting priorities
• Proven organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Experience in product development, with a proven track record of innovation demonstrated by granted patents (preferred)

Exposure to manufacturing/machining environments that may present hazards such as noise, electricity, chemicals, heavy equipment, and other automated and manual machinery. General office environment at DMG MORI office.

Frequent physical demands include travel, operating a vehicle, standing, walking, bending, squatting, stooping, sitting, and reaching; pushing, pulling, and lifting objects; repetitive foot, leg, hand, arm, shoulder, and torso movements.

Periodic demands: operating power equipment, sitting at a desk, utilizing computers and phones.

Occasional demands: lifting or moving up to 50 lbs.