Electrical Project Engineer

Snap-on

(Kenosha, Wisconsin)
Full Time
Job Posting Details
About Snap-on

Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.61 per share payable December 10, 2015, to shareholders of record on November 24, 2015. This represents an increase of $0.08 per share, or 15.1%, over Snap-on's previous quarterly dividend of $0.53 per share.

Summary

Snap-on Power Tools is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer for the Kenosha, Wisconsin Headquarters. The selected candidate will develop innovative cordless power tools designs that meet the premium expectations of Snap-on customers.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for research and development for cordless power tool batteries and jump packs, and working in the Advanced Technology Department of Engineering for Cordless Power Tools.

  • Lithium-ion technology for battery packs
  • Charging circuitry for power electronics
  • Understand and write program software for microprocessors (i.e. C, C+, C++)
  • Ultra capacitors
  • Jump pack theory and power control circuitry designs for automobiles

Competencies

The candidate will be expected to

  • Provide electrical engineering expertise in digital and analog electronics
  • Guide procurement for component and supplier selection
  • Solve problems and be a self-starter
  • Manage projects in a mutually respected environment
  • Understand electrical schematics and board component layouts
  • Develop and oversee test procedures and validate test results
Ideal Candidate
  • Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering required
  • Five (5) years product development experience
  • Demonstrated skills in the design of battery, battery control circuits and power electronics
  • Skilled in developing, testing and troubleshooting of electrical circuits
  • Understands complimentary technical disciplines: software programming and mechanical basics
  • Learn government/regulatory agency approval standards
  • Experience working with CAD packages (i.e. AutoCAD, Creo, Altium, Ansys) a plus
  • Experience working with electric electric motors (i.e. PMDC, BLDC) a plus
  • Experience working with control logic for electric motors a plus

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Kenosha, Wisconsin
Skills Desired
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  • AutoCAD
  • Design
  • Logic
  • Mechanical
  • Power Tools
  • Product Development
  • Testing
  • Troubleshooting
  • ANSYS
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Research and Development
  • Altium
  • Creo
  • Software Programming

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