Electrical Engineer, RF Design/Wireless Position Available at Kenall

Electrical Engineer, RF Design/Wireless

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the development and design of wireless control systems which will be used in Kenall lighting, emergency and signage products. The Ideal candidate will have experience using WLAN, ZigBee, Bluetooth, low-voltage control and switching circuits.

Responsibilities:

• Create specification for wireless control systems based on overall product requirements.
• Design wireless control systems; knowledge of IR control and/or stepper motor control circuits a plus.
• Integrate programmable microprocessors within designs. Software competency necessary to update programs.
• Create prototypes by hands-on bread-boarding and working with outside vendors.
• Test and verify designs both manually and by using software based simulation and analysis tools, (Pspice).
• Specify components with sensitivity to cost, availability and lead time; including off-boards such as transformers, batteries, connectors, etc.
• Work with internal testing and compliance group to ensure UL/CSA requirements have been met.
• Prepare full documentation such as drawings, mill of materials, work instructions, testing procedures, etc.
• Assist with ramp-up and de-bugging issues.

​ Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree-Electrical Engineering plus 3+ years RF design required.
• General knowledge of CMOS, TTL, OP amps, A/D Converters, microprocessors, memory devices, active and passive components, analog and digital circuitry.
• Practical knowledge of electronic test equipment and data acquisition methods.
• Ability to learn the basics of lighting including lighting terms and definitions as well as the basic physics of lighting.
• Able to become fully knowledgeable about optical aspects of LED lamp sources as it pertains to quality lighting design.
• Defines self with the following traits: flexible, positive attitude, team player, multi-tasker, accountable and responsible to commitments, passion for performing at highest potential possible while always seeking ways to constantly self improve, creative problem solver possessing high level of detail and accuracy.

Founded in 1963 by Ken Hawkins, Kenall Manufacturing carved a niche within the industry by creating the first impact and vandal resistant lighting products, and continues that mission today by providing intelligent, durable and sustainable solutions to complex lighting problems. As the company’s second generation CEO, Jim Hawkins has expanded the company’s vision to include sealed lighting for containment or clean spaces, high abuse lighting for public access areas, as well as correctional, healthcare, and transportation lighting.

• 1963-2013-Celabrating 50 years.
• JOIN US as we move to our new custom designed, state of the art 355,000 sq.ft. manufacturing headquarters in Kenosha, WI in early 2015!
• To apply: http://www.kenall.com/Careers/Current-Opportunities.htm
  

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Posted  September 18, 2014