Electrical Engineer - Network and Condition Monitoring

Why Work at Banner?

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner's award-winning products and solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and technology. With engineers employed in nearly every major department, engineering is in our DNA.

Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Student Loan 401(k) match program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sales and Profit Sharing Elegibility
• Flexible work hours
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance

Base Pay Range: $80,161 - $138,468

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Position Summary

Electrical Engineer plays a key role in supporting Banner’s Wireless, Network and Condition Monitoring Business Unit team by facilitating Banner’s continued growth in the industrial automation and system control market. This position is responsible for designing, testing and documenting new sensor monitoring devices with connectivity to system controllers, and contributing to the success of Banner’s goals. The ideal candidate brings strong electrical engineering skills, specifically in hardware design, and a proven ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and work in a team environment. A desire to develop embedded solutions to drive your electrical designs is a strongly preferred skill.

This position reports to the Technologist.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, staying on top of tasks, and making a meaningful impact across teams and projects. Below are some key responsibilities of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Design analog and digital circuits used in industrial communication and control products
• Evaluate designs through product testing to ensure the products meet the intended requirements
• Provide directions to PCB designers on layout design
• Manage product documentation including bill of materials (BOMs), design verification reports, and engineering change orders (ECOs)
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, production test, and manufacturing engineers to provide globally competitive products
• Confer with Banner’s Purchasing department and outside vendors to qualify electronic parts
• Provide work direction to Technicians as necessary

What You Bring to the Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required

• Previous experience in electrical engineering or related field. Relevant internships will be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task and thrive in a team environment

Preferred

• Knowledge of wireless technology and antenna operation
• Background in analog and digital circuit design, particularly with power regulation, battery powered applications, and radio control design
• Analog / small signal electrical design
• Familiarity with embedded systems working with different sensor technologies
• Experience testing and troubleshooting circuits in both prototype and production environments
• Experience using microcontrollers and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, etc.)
• Knowledgeable in CE Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) test requirements, and ability to perform preliminary testing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task and thrive in a team environment

Desirable

• Experience developing firmware
• Familiarity with command-line tools and source-control systems such as Git
• Basic understanding of microcontroller architecture, embedded systems and microcontroller programming

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities

What to Expect at Work

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day
• Continuous movement, walking, or standing
• Exposed to a computer screen for extended periods
• May require repetitive motions such as utilizing a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment
• Communicate with others frequently
• Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Corporate office environment – indoor and climate-controlled
• Frequent interaction with internal departments and cross-functional teams
• Exposure to moderate noise, moving mechanical parts, and temperature changes in production areas
• PPE may be required in specific areas (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection)
• Standard hours Monday through Friday with core hours between 9am – 3pm

Core Values

If you excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are looking for meaningful challenges and opportunities to grow, you’ll find a great fit here. Banner Engineering is a premier employer headquartered in MN, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development as we rapidly grow in the Industrial Automation industry.

Banner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V

This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.