GENERAL

The Electrical Engineer I will under direct supervision, assist in the design, development, fabrication, testing, installation, adjustment, and maintenance of electronics and control systems used for neural interfacing systems and advanced prosthetics research.

The Electrical Engineer I will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Electrical Engineer I will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER I:

1. Participates within a research and development team to determine projects’ electronics needs/goals; collaborates with Senior Research Scientists and other research staff regarding various project requirements.
2. Assists with development of custom software and/or hardware for project devices.
3. Provides the fabrication, installation, modification, repair, and adjustment of electronic and mechatronic devices.
4. Makes modifications to prototypes and commercial products, which includes graphic representations, schematics, PCB layouts, cost analysis, models and text, as needed, to communicate and execute the design.
5. Completes specific, defined tasks and becomes proficient in the engineering practices they require.
6. Works with out-sourced vendors to acquire custom-made components, and ensure appropriate design specifications and tolerances in fabricated prototypes.
7. Works with mechanical engineering team members to integrate electronic and mechanical designs into a robust, operational device.
8. Creates software code and PCB design layouts of complexity commensurate with experience. Assembles and debugs components.
9. Assists with testing components and creating models to suggest future improvements.
10. Participates in maintaining a safe work environment through adherence to policies and procedures relative to safety, fire prevention, hazard communications, security, equipment use and maintenance, infection control and vehicle safety.
11. Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

1. Reports directly to the TBD.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

1. A professional level of knowledge in engineering technology generally acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
2. Capable of developing software at the application layer as well as driver development for microcontrollers and digital signal processors (PIC, Atmel, TI, etc.), and able to use relevant high level programming languages (C/C++, C#, Matlab).
3. Able to utilize electronics schematic design software and PCB layout software, Altium preferred. Expertise commensurate with experience.
4. Able to work with higher level programming tools such as MPLAB IDE, Eclipse, Matlab, MS Visual Studio, GIT, Subversion, and Doxygen. Expertise commensurate with experience.
5. Ability to design, fabricate, and program test systems to validate design performance, with proficiency commensurate with experience.
6. Ability to work independently and structure time to meet deadlines, in addition to being flexible to changing design requirements and deliverables.
7. Ability to work with hand tools, electronics tools, and machine tools to fabricate, adjust, modify, and repair devices necessary.
8. Good communication skills in both written and verbal forms. Able to work well with research subjects in a clinical setting.
9. Entry level position with no previous professional experience. Learns to use professional concepts while working on projects of limited scope. Normally receives detailed instructions on all work.
10. Able to take direction and complete defined tasks in support of engineering team.
11. Able to apply institute policies and procedures to resolve routine issues.
12. Able to follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
13. Able to build stable working relationships with multidisciplinary team.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

SRAlab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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