Project Engineer (Electrical)

Snap-on is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to develop innovative cordless power tool designs that meet the premium expectations of Snap-on customers.

Research and Development for cordless power tool batteries and motor controllers. Working in PT Engineering for Cordless Power Tools. The candidate must have a working knowledge of the following;

• Lithium-ion technology for battery packs
• Charging circuitry for power electronics
• Understand and write program software for microprocessors, i.e. C, C+, C++
• BLDC commutation circuits with electric motors
• Design, simulation, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic circuits

• BSEE
• Minimum of five (5) years product development experience - low voltage, DC, mixed signal, Li-ion battery operated, compact, highly reliable, and/or consumer/industrial grade electronics is a plus
• Demonstrated skills in the design of batteries, battery management systems, chargers, and power electronics for electric motors
• Proficient in schematic and PCB design using ECAD software, preferably experience with Altium Designer and Altium 365
• Skilled in designing, simulating, prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting electrical circuits
• Understands complimentary technical disciplines such as embedded programming and mechanical engineering
• Experience working with Marketing/Product Management to determine project requirements and create product specifications
• Experience coordinating with multiple outside suppliers to develop parts or products
• Knowledgeable of government, regulatory compliance, and industry standards
• Proficient in soldering, including SMT soldering and rework
• Experience with creating and maintaining electrical assembly drawings and PCB fabrication documentation

Competencies: The candidate will be expected to; Provide electrical engineering expertise in digital and analog electronics Guide procurement for component and supplier selection Solving problems and being a self-starter Manage projects with a cross-disciplinary team Understand electrical schematics and PCB layouts Develop and oversee test procedures and validate test results Effectively communicate and remain organized Balance multiple projects of varying priority

Additional Pluses: Worked with CAD packages, i.e. AutoCAD, Creo, Altium, ANSYS Worked with electrical simulation software, i.e. LTSpice, Multisim, etc. Worked with electric motors, i.e. PMDC, BLDC Worked with control logic for electric motors Experience in the power tools industry Experience with programming languages, i.e. C, C++, Python, etc.This position is both challenging and rewarding for the right candidate as they work to meet the expectations of Snap-on customers.

Snap-on offers a full benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a pension plan, a 401k plan, tool discounts and more!

Snap-on is an Equal Opportunity Employer/minority/female/disabled/veteran.