Sr. Electrical Engineer
Bayer - chicago, IL
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Description At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining 'impossible'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you're hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there's only one choice. Senior Electrical Engineer YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES As Bayer Crop Science's digital farming arm, we advance regenerative agriculture and technology breakthroughs using the latest agronomic science, data science, engineering, and real-world farming experience. With groundbreaking technologies like Climate FieldView and our ForGround regenerative agriculture platform, our team is a part of some of the most important advancements in ag. Digital Farming is seeking an Sr. Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of experience to join our Connected Devices research and development team. We are looking for a candidate with a background in electronic design and with prior experience shipping a consumer electronics device to help us launch the next generation of our products onto farms around the world. Design and testing of Electronics boards that include power circuits and protection, Multiple I/O channels to support sensor inputs or industry communications like RS233, CAN, USB etc., Microcontrollers, memory, RF modules (BT, WiFi, Cellular), antennas and shielding. Manufacturing support, at both prototype and series industrialization. These would include an understanding of how to test along the production line and develop tests that support the successful manufacturing of the devices, optimization of processes or said tests. Working together with both Mechanical and Embedded Firmware teams on the design of complete products, supporting changes associated with performance, function and form factor Creating and Maintaining associated Design Documentation Supporting Regulatory work associated with the testing and release of devices, CE work, EMC testing related to FCC, CE and other regional regulatory bodies, Carrier certifications and specifications sheets and declarations for the regulatory bodies. Our department creates new consumer-facing agricultural IoT products, and we are fully responsible for design, prototyping, testing, regulatory certification, and manufacturing. As a member of our team, you will have the ability to take part in every aspect of the product's lifecycle, creating real products that improve outcomes for farmers around the world. This job is not about designing anonymous widgets, it is an opportunity to make a substantial contribution to our development effort and to make a meaningful impact in people's lives while doing work that you love. Our team has a diverse collection of skills, and a successful candidate will help complement and extend our abilities. WHO YOU ARE Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: Required qualifications Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field along with five or more years of industry experience Experience working on consumer-facing products Electronic design knowledge and experience using a CAD/EDA package Can use test equipment (Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, etc.) to prototype and test circuits Able to work across teams with other engineers and programmers to design our IoT products Effective communication skills, technical writing skills and good organization Preferred qualifications Farming experience and knowledge of modern agricultural technology Experience with high volume electronics manufacturing and testing finished PCB assemblies Experience working with microcontrollers and common digital buses like USB, CAN, I2C, SPI, etc. Strong analog fundamentals and RF experience Experience using Altium Designer to create libraries, schematics, and board layouts Knowledge of digital radio technologies like LTE, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth Knowledge of regulatory and industry testing (i.e. FCC, CE, CB, PTCRB, Verizon, etc.) Ability to write and maintain programs in Python and C Understand how to use and maintain desktop Linux systems Willing to travel (~20%) for meetings, manufacturing, and visiting suppliers WHAT WE OFFER Base salary estimated range between [$113,342 - $170,014] annually, depending on the hiring location. You may also be offered bonuses, RSUs cash equivalent, or commission. Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, as well as a Life Solutions Plan covering mental health benefits Industry leading 401K match of up to 10% Discounted access to Employee Share Purchase Plan program Professional growth opportunities including up to $10,000 college tuition reimbursement, access to upskilling platform, leadership training, mentoring and coaching programs, and short-term assignments (domestic and international) YOUR APPLICATION At Bayer, we strive to build inclusive experiences for candidates and employees alike in which a diverse set of perspectives and voices are represented. If this role sounds exciting to you but your experience doesn't perfectly align with the job description, we still encourage you to apply. This posting will be available for application until at least Monday September 9th We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This means we actively pursue ways to celebrate our differences and don't discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sex (including pregnancy), protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any unlawful criterion existing under applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at [email protected]. Learn more about our team and mission: To view all current Bayer openings, please visit: #LI-TF1
Created: 2024-11-02