Applications Engineer - Electronics/Embedded Support

Applications Engineer - Electronics/Embedded Support at Sterling Engineering Applications Engineer - Electronics/Embedded Support at Sterling Engineering in Gilberts, Illinois Posted in about 3 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

No C2C or 3rd party candidates will be considered. We are partnering with a growing electronics manufacturer seeking an Applications Engineer with strong hands-on electronics troubleshooting experience. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with customers, diagnosing hardware issues, and supporting embedded/display-based products in a technical, customer-facing environment. The hiring team is specifically looking for candidates with experience troubleshooting electronic assemblies to the component level and the ability to read schematics and diagnose hardware failures.

Responsibilities :

Support customers with technical troubleshooting, product integration, and application support Diagnose and resolve electronic hardware issues down to the component level Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation to identify root cause failures Work closely with engineering and production teams to support product improvements and testing Assist with embedded hardware and firmware troubleshooting for display and electronic products Support RMA evaluations, testing, and repair activities Develop and maintain technical documentation, application notes, and test procedures Build and support demo units, prototypes, and test fixtures as needed

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related technical field preferred 4+ years of experience in electronics, embedded systems, or applications engineering Strong hands-on electronics troubleshooting experience required Ability to troubleshoot PCB assemblies and electronic systems to the component level Experience reading and interpreting electronic schematics required Familiarity with communication protocols such as I²C, SPI, USB, or GPIO is a plus Strong communication skills and ability to support customers in a technical environment