What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Electrical Engineer position at Ascendion?
About Ascendion
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000 Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
- Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
- Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
- Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
- Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
Experience a community of change makers!
Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About the Role:
Job Title: Principal Electrical Engineer
Project Summary:
- As a Principal Electrical Development Engineer, you’ll spearhead engineering analysis, component design, and testing for medium to large projects.
- You'll shape the future by proposing new product features and staying ahead of industry trends. Collaboration is key—you’ll work across teams to ensure seamless integration and manufacturing.
- Your expertise will be instrumental in advancing technology and delivering impactful solutions!
What You Will Do
- New Product Development: Lead New Product Development of power products including PDU’s, UPS’s and accessories.
- Engineering Support: Support engineering of power electronics and power products.
- Product Specification & Design Validation: Develop and support execution of power electronics and power products product specification and associated design validation test plans.
- Prototype Builds: Lead/coordinate prototype builds with power products suppliers and contract manufacturer.
- Root Cause Analysis: Lead/support root cause analysis for production field returns.
What You Will Bring:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- 8 years’ experience in electrical engineering and AC power design.
- Lab Equipment Proficiency: Experience using typical lab equipment like power supply, oscilloscope, DMM, etc.
Preferred skills:
- 208V/415/480V AC power electronics product development.
- PDU or UPS New Product Development.
- Embedded system New Product Development
Location: Tinley Park, IL
Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $135,000 – $140,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 day of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]
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Salary : $115,000 - $140,000
