Senior Electrical Systems Engineer ($120-$140K)

Senior Electrical Systems Engineer ($120-$140K) at Phase3D Senior Electrical Systems Engineer ($120-$140K) at Phase3D in Wood Dale, Illinois Posted in 4 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Senior Electrical Systems Engineer Location:

Chicago, IL /

Hybrid Company:

Phase3D About the Role Phase3D is looking for a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer to help architect, troubleshoot, and industrialize next-generation hardware systems for additive manufacturing and industrial automation environments. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving real-world electrical problems, owning systems from prototype through deployment, and working closely with software, operations, and manufacturing teams to build reliable industrial products. You will play a key role in electrical system design, debugging, compliance readiness, and product integration across both existing and next-generation platforms. What You'll Do Design, review, and troubleshoot electrical systems and PCB assemblies Support system architecture and hardware integration across electromechanical products Diagnose and resolve field and production electrical issues Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for hardware failures Support CE, EMC, and general compliance activities Work with external vendors and manufacturing partners on electrical assemblies and components Develop and improve test methods, validation processes, and documentation Collaborate with software, operations, and commercial teams to rapidly iterate and deploy solutions Create and modify simple to moderate mechanical designs, enclosures, mounting solutions, and electrical packaging in SolidWorks or similar CAD software Own delivery schedules and technical execution for new product development projects and internal enhancement initiatives Support prototype builds, lab testing, and customer deployments Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, embedded hardware, or industrial product development Strong understanding of PCB design and schematic review Experience with power systems and signal integrity Strong electrical troubleshooting and debugging skills Experience with industrial sensors, IO, and communications Understanding of EMI/EMC fundamentals Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and power analyzers Experience supporting products through prototype, validation, and production Minimum working experience with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software Ability to create or modify enclosures, brackets, mounting features, and general electro-mechanical packaging Experience managing technical tasks, priorities, and project schedules Ability to work independently in a fast-paced engineering environment Preferred Qualifications

CE / EMC

compliance experience Embedded firmware exposure Industrial automation or additive manufacturing experience Experience working with contract manufacturers and suppliers Python, C/C++, or scripting experience Familiarity with Linux-based systems and edge computing devices Why Join Phase3D? Work on advanced industrial technology deployed at leading manufacturers and research organizations High ownership and direct technical impact Fast-moving engineering environment with real product influence Opportunity to help shape next-generation hardware platforms from the ground up Preferred Keywords for Searchability Electrical Engineering | Hardware Engineering | PCB Design | Systems Engineering | Embedded Hardware | EMC | CE Compliance | Industrial Automation | Product Development | Electrical Troubleshooting | Hardware Integration | Electronics Design | SolidWorks | CAD | Electro-Mechanical Design | Manufacturing Engineering