Electrical Engineer; LED Lighting Products

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Electrical Engineer (LED Lighting Products) contributes to designing, developing, and testing electrical equipment, components, or systems. Applies mathematical and engineering principles and methods to electrical product and system designs. Works directly with engineers to develop new designs and solutions. Independently manages technology efforts of small- to medium-scale cross-departmental projects, occasionally directing them to several aspects of the work.

Responsibilities:

• Work with cross-departmental teams and manage the technology portion of Create display projects and programs.
• Work as part of the technology and lighting team to design, develop, and test new Ready products.
• Ensures successful completion of development projects, resolution of customer problems, and implementation of engineered solutions based on internal and external customer feedback.
• As part of a team, design and implement risk management strategies and protocols to mitigate identified risk and potential hazards
• Utilize project management tools and techniques to organize and document work, including Gantt charts, JIRA, Confluence, and other appropriate tools.
• Perform testing of engineering samples and prototypes and prepare reports on the results suitable for internal and customer presentations.
• Propose and implement technical product revisions, corrective actions, and work procedures to resolve design defects or enhance product quality and cost.
• Provide general technical support to individuals in and out of the technology department as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or other relevant engineering field.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience
• ECAD for PCB design, preferably Altium
• MCAD CAD for illustrating wiring diagrams and cable assemblies per IPC-A-620
• Ability to understand circuit designs, schematics, circuit calculations, and component specifications.
• Testing and Measurement techniques for electronics and photometric performance.
• Ability to be hands-on with mechanical/hardware prototypes and familiarity with electronic tools, soldering techniques, digital oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.
• Understand applicable UL & ETL standards for lighting products and commercial furnishings.
• Competent in technical report and specification writing with minimal supervision and guidance.
• Able to work independently in problem-solving & analysis by applying standard engineering techniques.
• Display discipline to fully document problem statements, observations, conclusions, calculations, and recommendations, as well as sound problem-solving skills.

About RTC

RTC focuseson continual improvement, evolving our capabilities, and reinvesting in our business todeliverhigher-performing solutions for our clients. Brands and retailers require more strategic thinking on the shopper experience, higher levels of innovation, a more effective process for managing customer-specific requirements, access to a broader array of manufactured solutions, and the capability to orchestrate a broader and more complex supply chain. Learn more at

Why should you consider a career at RTC?

• 401(K) Plan with 6% company match (we also offer a Roth option)!
• Hybrid work from home program offered
• Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield(choose from two PPO plans and one HMO plan based on your deductible comfort level)
• Dental Insurance with two plan options (both PPO Plans)
• Flexible Spending for Health and/or Dependent Care
• Critical illness benefit
• Life Insurance (we cover 3 times your salary - you can purchase more)
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (we'll cover this for you too - you can choose to purchase long-term disability)
• 2 weeks of paid Parental Leave
• 16 PTO Days (full year)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Fun Friday Hours - get a head start on your weekend by leaving at 2:30 every Friday (year-round!)
• PTO is encouraged not only for vacations but mental health breaks.
• Work/Life resources such as Legal, Financial, and Counseling are available through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts to eligible fitness centers for associates enrolled with Blue Cross.
• Preventative Care is covered at 100% (annual check-ups and screenings).
• Lactation rooms are available for new mothers at the Rolling Meadows location.
• Annual flu clinic at Romeoville and Rolling Meadows for our associates and any dependents covered on our health plan. Flu shots are covered by insurance if the associate elects to go elsewhere.

We encourage your professional growth and development. We offer mentors with deep industry experience, and management who will assist you in defining and realizing your short and long term career goals and a variety of opportunities for training and advancement.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is budgeted for $60,757-$108,043, with eligibility for an annual…