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Product Engineer - Slip Rings

Hoerbiger Waukegan, IL

Waukegan, IL

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$72k - $140k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Design Design Engineering

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Job Description

Responsibilities

Assess, design, develop, and provide full life-cycle support for sliding-contact slip rings used to transmit power, digital and analog signals, and RF shielding up to 3+ GHz, aligned with customer specifications and industry standards.
Create schematics and printed circuit board layouts for power and digital data transmission circuits.
Evaluate electrical systems from customer requirements and map Deublin's technology offerings to produce new custom products.
Review mechanical drawings to ensure electrical properties are met by design features and callouts on prints.
Conduct proof-of-concept and validation testing on new products, concepts, or materials, with results documented in formal reports and presentations.
Provide application support for the slip ring product line to customers via email, phone, web meetings, and in-person visits.
Identify sources for new parts and assist the procurement team in supplier qualification.
Analyze discrepant materials and determine appropriate dispositions.
Perform sales calls with Sales representatives at customer sites.
Assemble and test prototype slip ring assemblies for internal and external use, and assist manufacturing on first production builds.
Lead product validation, HALT, verification, and compliance testing using motor drives, multimeters, hi-pot testers, oscilloscopes, and related equipment.
Develop and evaluate new concepts and materials as needed for new products, performance improvements, and cost reductions.
Analyze potential failure modes and craft action plans to improve reliability.
Apply design for manufacturability and design for assembly principles to products as appropriate.
Contribute to Aerospace and Defense project development when involved.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required, Electrical Engineering is preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is required, Slip Ring Engineering experience is preferred.
Experience with RF (3+ GHz) is preferred.
Knowledge of quality assembly and soldering practices and the ability to perform basic soldering and assembly of electrical and mechanical components.
Experience in PCB design including component selection and best practices for power and data layouts, plus mechanical interfacing.
Ability to analyze electrical components or systems for power-handling capabilities in operating environments.
Familiarity with electrical shielding and EMI mitigation in electrical systems.
Ability to specify and assess the quality of static contacts such as solder joints, crimps, and bolted connections.
Familiarity with materials used in electrical systems for bulk conduction, contacts, and insulation.
Ability to identify and interpret international standards to justify design concepts.
Familiarity with international compliance testing requirements.
Ability to design new products using CAD techniques, calculations, and testing.
Knowledge of test methods to verify electrical performance (signal noise, impedance, dielectric withstanding, etc.).
Ability to perform MTBF and FMEA analyses.

Technologies

CAD, PCB design, Multimeters, Oscilloscope, Hi-pot tester, HALT testing

Benefits

Professional development through educational assistance programs and opportunities for career growth.
Supportive, team-based environment that values collaboration and innovation.
Inclusive workplace with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with matching, medical/dental/vision insurance, FSA and HSA options, and generous PTO and paid holidays.
Compensation for this exempt salaried role with a pay range of $72,000 to $140,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Location-based details: on-site at the Deublin facility in Waukegan, IL; five days on-site per week with potential to move to a 3 on-site / 2 remote arrangement after a 90-day introductory period.
Travel expectation of approximately 20% to customer sites with Sales representatives.
Relocation benefits provided for this position.

Who we are

Hoerbiger is a global company with more than 6,000 colleagues, operating across 43 countries and more than 133 locations. Our core values—Pioneering Spirit, Courage, Fairness, and Closeness—drive us to enable change for a better tomorrow, delivering innovative solutions across energy, automotive, and safety technology sectors. This shared culture supports growth, learning, and collaboration on a global scale.

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