This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13777227 Electrical Engineer II Communications Why join OTTO Engineering?

• At OTTO, we dont just manufacture productswe engineer mission-critical solutions with precision and pride. Our Communications Division designs and manufactures ruggedized, application-specific communication systems built to perform when failure isnt an option , serving the military, law enforcement, public safety, and industrial customers worldwide.
• As a core value, we focus on delivering for our customers through innovative technology, superior quality, value, and responsiveness as a result, our growth continues !
• Employees are our greatest asset, which is why we share our companys profits to celebrate our collective success.
• As a privately-owned company, we are proud to invest significantly in our community and in our own growth, focusing on long-term business success .
• We are proudly American !

Youll love our Engineering Team! Join a team where your engineering talent directly supports the people who protect and serve. At OTTO Engineering, we design and build innovative communications and power-management products used by Public Safety professionals and Military teams around the world. Youll help create rugged, reliable, and innovative products that professionals depend on every day. If youre excited by meaningful engineering challenges and the chance to build technology that truly matters, this role is a great fit. Specifically, we are seeking experience with

• Op-amps, filters, transistor circuits, codecs, and power supplies
• Digital and microprocessor design
• Portable/battery-powered product
• Compliance exposure;

EMC, ESD, UL/ATEX/FM

Intrinsically Safe

• Schematic entry proficiency; Altium experience a plus As our Electrical Engineer II you will design advanced circuitry for our communications and power-management products.

Will participate in new product design from concept to full production, tackle analog, audio, digital, and battery-powered design challenges, and help resolve technical issues in both field and manufacturing environments. This role demands initiative, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to work independently with moderate supervision. Degree of supervision required to perform job duties should not exceed 40%. The Electrical Engineer II will

• :•Design and prototype circuits Develop analog and digital circuitry, build prototypes, and validate performance against demanding specs.
• Select and specify components Make informed choices that balance performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Create production documentation Generate schematics, BOMs, and guide PCB layout to ensure robust, scalable designs.
• Test and verify product performance Evaluate, document, and refine designs to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Support technical sales Provide engineering insight that helps customers understand and adopt our solutions.
• Define and validate production tests Establish test requirements and collaborate with Production to qualify test equipment.
• Sustain and improve existing products Troubleshoot issues, enhance reliability, and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across teams Work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Sales to drive successful product outcomes.
• Maintain engineering records Keep schematics, BOMs, ECNs, drawings, and layouts accurate and up to date.
• Take on evolving challenges Contribute to additional engineering tasks as projects grow and shift.
• Assist with other related duties as required r assigned About you
• What youll bring to the table: BSEE degree U.

S. Citizen 2+ years of product-development experience Hands-on involvement from concept through production. Strong analog/audio design skills Op-amps, filters, transistor circuits, codecs, power supplies, etc. Digital and microprocessor design experience Portable/battery-powered product experience (preferred) Schematic entry proficiency Altium experience a plus. Embedded coding familiarity (bonus) Compliance exposure

EMC, ESD, UL/ATEX/FM

Intrinsically Safe experience a plus. Microso