Electrical Engineer I

Job Description:

14000 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA

Full-time

Smart people.

Smart ideas.

Smart choice.

A thriving environment for learning, innovation and growth.

Why do so many people join MTS Systems Corporation and stay for a career? Because this is a place where you get to apply your creativity, work with smart people on fascinating projects, and make a positive impact on people’s lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate and grow professionally.

Transforming what’s possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials — this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it’s a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries.

By joining MTS, you’ll have access to the latest tools and technologies, along with the support of colleagues who are passionate about their work. You’ll discover a dynamic culture of continuous improvement that extends to our people, one that offers numerous ways to expand your knowledge and advance your career. And because we are a global company, your work may also include world travel.

Primary Objective

To perform design, development, and support work on new and existing MTS products in such a way to enhance or maintain their value, profitability, and/or importance to the company.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Design and develop electrical control systems, including panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Specify, select, and integrate electrical components including drives, sensors, relays, and instrumentation.
• Lead or support machine and system commissioning, startup, and validation activities.
• Develop manufacturing processes according to global engineering codes and standards.
• Evaluating systems’ safety, reliability, and performance.
• Develop and maintain the bill of materials and drawings for electrical products.
• PLC and HMI programming. Wago and Siemens preferred.
• Understanding of functional safety and performance levels.
• Provide technical support for internal and external customers.
• Develop, implement, and maintain overall test activities.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop concepts and designs that meet or exceed the system's cost and performance goals. Also, develop concepts and designs for support of pre-sale applications as applicable. Plans and estimates cross functional development efforts.
• Provide technical reports, presentations, knowledge sharing. Reviews progress & evaluate results related to projects.
• Supports digital communication and third-party interfaces. Interfaces with vendors of electronic components, key development tools, and technologies.
• Lead documentation and processes that conform with ISO quality objectives.

General Qualifications

• BS degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Expected travel averaging less than 10%, domestic and international.

Physical Demands (US only):

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Information:

$75,000 - $110,000 Annual Salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.