Electronics Engineer jobs in Connecticut

**NEW POWER ELECTRONICS PCB DESIGN ENGINEERING OPPORTUNITY SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW TECHNOLOGY DESIGNED FOR EFFECTIVE ELEVATOR SYSTEMS FOR A TOP COMPANY IN THE STATE OF CT!!!**

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This company in Bloomfield, CT is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, hands-on and result oriented Electrical Engineer to leverage technology in support of legacy and in-production control system.

Day to day functions include but are not limited to:

• Design and develop hardware and software for use in Elevator Control with initial focus in Motion and Operation Control Sub System
• Design and setup tests for evaluating the performance of hardware; perform calculations, estimations and laboratory tests required to verify the soundness and suitability of the design; assist in creation of drawings for manufacturing of new parts and products.
• Support supply management with electrical and electronics component issues and Value Engineering (VE) activities related to Otis Fixtures, Drives, Door Controllers and Motion sub system.
• Research, develop and implement “form fit function” replacement for electrical and electronic components that are obsolete or unavailable. Many components require thorough research into their root design so that the solution is credible. This also requires updates to drawings, BOM, creation of new Software/ Firmware and instructions for in-house repair depot and the Field personnel.
• Support cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives. Individual would be responsible for preparation of specification, design of functional test equipment, and qualification of the initiative; respective candidate would bring the project to conclusion by publishing opinion to the stack holders.
• Investigate “Field Turn Backs” and perform root cause failure analysis of electrical, electromechanical and electronic parts and circuitry, suggest corrective actions to ensure product reliability in support of companywide Process Improvement initiatives.
• Create and update Controller Spare Parts Leaflet and related documents in support of field operation and OSC Customer Service.

JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• This position requires 2-3 years of demonstrated knowledge in Embedded Hardware, Software and Firmware design.
• Hands on experience with advanced microcontroller, ARM® based architecture, serial communications SPI, I2C, CAN, RS422/485, USB, Ethernet, peripherals, such as DAC/ADC, Audio, Video, Graphics , LCD driver, Quadrature Encoder are a definite plus.

The successful candidate will also possess:

• Strong Electrical Engineering aptitude
• Working knowledge of C/C and Assembly language in Embedded design application
• Hands on PCB design process experience.
• Fluency with electrical engineering CAD tools
• In-depth knowledge of laboratory instrument and test equipment.
• Working knowledge of VB.NET, C# , or Python with instrumentation and external I/O control
• This function also requires strong verbal and written communication.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.