Engineer II - Electrical Engineer

Federal Signal has an immediate opening for an Electrical Engineer II based at our University Park, Illinois facility. This position is responsible for assisting in making decisions regarding engineering problems for products in our Industrial Signaling division.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities :

• Develop layouts, concepts, specifications, and designs for new product developments as well as product redesigns.
• Performs analysis as required to ensure meeting product performance and reliability requirements.
• Conducts feasibility studies and prepares preliminary cost estimates of designs and redesigns.
• Assists in generating detail specifications of individual components of a new design and replacement components in end of life and cost reductions projects.
• Communicates with vendors where engineering is required to develop specifications for components and processes.
• May write rough draft of changes to customer instruction sheet.
• Builds prototype PC Boards as required for product development evaluation.
• Works with Quality Control in approving vendor's parts.
• Writes Engineering Change Requests and product structures.
• May assist Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Assurance in vendor selection.
• Assist functional engineering groups when required for electrical / software support and development for New Product Development (NPD) efforts.
• Utilize basic industrial electrical assembly knowledge methods.
• Knowledge of power supply design is required.
• Experience with audio / amplifier and LED lighting design is strongly preferred.
• Ability to learn and create schematic diagrams for electrical systems for new products and modifications for existing electrical systems.
• Flexibility to perform other duties and assignments as required.

Position Requirements :

Wage Range : $68,731 - $98,187

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including : annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include : lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE : FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups : Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit : www.federalsignal.com

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the