Electrical Engineer III
Life Fitness

Job Info

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Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.

About the Opportunity:

Position Summary:

This role is a senior level electrical engineering position within the Life Fitness Power and Motion Controls team and is responsible for developing motion controls including motors, generators and dc/dc converters for consumer and commercial cardiovascular fitness equipment. This role will mentor junior and mid-level engineers in electrical design best-practices including worst-case analysis, precision analog and power electronics, DFMEA, 8D Problem Solving and other skills as applicable.

**this is a hybrid position based out of Franklin Park, IL - M/F remote and T-Th are in-office collaboration days** #LI-Hybrid

Principal Accountabilities

• Define and specify electrical systems and controls for power and motion control applications
• Define and implement state of the art motion control hardware
• Direct/lead engineering in concept design, schematic capture, and circuit simulation
• Lead PCB layout: floor plan, component placement, and design for EMC
• Perform circuit analyses including nominal and worst-case operating conditions and behavior, basic power dissipation, and thermal analysis of designs to assure that product fully meets specified requirements
• Use circuit simulation tools including SPICE, LTspice, Altium, or others to validate circuits and subsystem designs
• Conduct power supply stability analysis and complete closed loop gain/phase measurements
• Work with new product teams to develop requirements for electronic subsystems and components including: motor selection, DC/DC converters, power electronics and controls for low power (50-500W) motion controls, and power supplies
• Design and develop validation test procedures to verify new electronic designs
• Create detailed written test/evaluation procedures for medium complexity electronic subsystems and controls
• Work with Embedded Software team to define software requirements
• Work with Reliability and Test teams to specify hardware and software requirements for new product validation
• Direct engineering analysis, evaluation and debug related to new PCB designs
• Direct engineering analysis, data gathering and problem solving related to field issues
• Frequently support cross functional teams as required for service and warranty related issues
• Mentor junior level engineers throughout the design process

Skills/Capabilities

• Ability to read and analyze electrical/electronic circuits/schematics is required
• Prior experience using engineering tools, e.g. oscilloscopes, multi-meters, analyzers, power supplies, et c.
• Experience using schematic design tools (an emphasis on Altium Designer is highly preferred)
• Knowledge of various motor types and how to control them is strongly preferred
• Ability to learn and adapt to new tools, software and organizations is a requirement

Education and Experience

• BSEE + 8 years of experience is required
• 5+ years of experience designing analog and/or power electronics is required
• 2-5 years of experience designing motor controls is preferred
• Experience programming embedded controls and/or motion controls is preferred

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $105,400.00 - $129,200.00 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Franklin Park, IL and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in Life Fitness / Hammer Strength's annual Manager Incentive Plan to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of bonus varies based on company and individual performance goals and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Want to take the next step in your career?

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We'll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we'll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it's not the right opportunity this time, we'll always let you know.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post-offer stage, and will only correspond through "@lifefitness.com" or "@indoorcycling.com" domain email addresses or "lifefitness@myworkday.com" for U.S. opportunities.

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.

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