Electrical Engineer

Itron, Inc.
United States, Minnesota, Waseca
Apr 09, 2025
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. Itron is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their team in Waseca, MN. The role involves designing, testing, and supporting electronic components and systems for metering and smart grid applications. Candidates should have a strong foundation in analog and digital circuit design, PCB layout, and troubleshooting. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative energy solutions in a collaborative engineering environment. Duties & Responsibilities: Demonstrates proficiency with electrical design and theory Design, develop, test and trouble shoot analog, digital and RF circuits Use lab equipment for circuit development Verify that designs meet requirements through analysis, simulation, and measurement. Compares results to theory and documents results Write design specifications, test plans, reports, project documentation, etc. Analyze data and make recommendations Provide technical support to factory, service and other internal departments Work closely with other design disciplines (embedded software, PCB layout, mechanical engineer, etc.) Play a key role in the design validation cycle Lead and participate in design reviews Work with and accept mentoring from more senior designers Required Skills & Responsibilities: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. 5-10 years of design experience or related experience. Solid understanding of electrical circuit theory Good understanding of RF propagation Good understanding of electronic components and how to design circuits using various components/devices. Experience working with RF circuits/electronics Experience with printed circuit board design and layout Demonstrated experiencing designing and developing firmware, and performing other key functions as listed above. Strong problems solving skills. Demonstrated experience with instrumentation for design, development, test, and analysis. (I.e. oscilloscopes, volt meters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc.) Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Strong hardware troubleshooting skills Preferred Skills & Experience: Experience working with microcontrollers and embedded software/firmware Experience using Schematic capture and PCB Layout software Experience using programming languages like C++, C#, LabView, and/or MatLab Location: Waseca, MN #LI-MD1 Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for! The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience. Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com. Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure solutions. We provide smart networks, software, services, meters, and sensors to better manage electricity, gas, water and city services. We are dedicated to creating a more resourceful world.