About this role
Join Franklin Electric on our mission to empower communities with sustainable water management solutions, where your expertise will play a vital role in shaping a better future for generations to come.
Plays a key role in prototype development by assembling, modifying, testing, and troubleshooting new product designs. Conducts performance testing, records and analyzes data, and ensures the reliability of test equipment and laboratory operations. Supports regulatory compliance and product certification processes to help bring innovative products to market.
Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility.
Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!
MOVE FORWARD WITH US
What you will be doing:
- Assist product engineers by preparing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and calculating or recording results.
- Aid in designing and implementing product testing infrastructure
- Test, repair, monitor, and maintain equipment, systems, test fixtures, and/or assemblies.
- Assist with the design of various electronic circuits, assemblies, and software.
- Assemble and test PCB assemblies incorporating thru hole and surface mount components.
- Identify and order necessary parts to support product development.
- Prepare and manage records for regulatory compliance and certification.
- Analyze and troubleshoot returned materials and electronic components.
- Assist investigation of electronic components for Root Cause Failure Analysis.
- Contribute to product development by providing design input and participating in design reviews.
- Work with internal and external customers to supply specifications, improve products, and monitor Field Trial units.
- Follow industry and company safety guidelines.
- Operate and troubleshoot products with a heavy focus on variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Who we want:
- Hard-working winners . Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
- Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
What you need:
- Read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Able to read and interpret complex circuits schematics.
- Write technical reports and test procedures.
- Work with general guidelines and standardized procedures/instructions.
- Able to operate, troubleshoot, and make technical decisions with minimal supervision.
- Use standard assembly techniques using soldering iron and standard hand tools.
- Use complex machines and electronic test equipment (such as oscilloscope, digital volt meter, function generator).
- Effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, the general public, and other employees of the organization.
- Identify and learn new technologies related to job duties.
- Maintain confidentiality and use discretion with business information
Education and Experience
- Associate’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, design technology, or a related field or equivalent experience (required).
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, design technology, or a related field or equivalent experience (preferred).
- 5+ years of relevant education or experience in electronics, electrical engineering technology, or a related field (required).
Computer Skills
- Intermediate: Alphanumeric data entry, spreadsheet
- Basic: Microsoft Office suite, Python, National Instruments FlexLogger, LabVIEW.
Don’t feel like you check all the boxes in the job description? Here at Franklin Electric, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture which includes embracing candidates from a variety of different backgrounds and industries. We highly encourage you to apply so we can connect on this and future opportunities.
COMPANY VALUES & BENEFITS
FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as:
- Hybrid remote work arrangements
- Generous paid time off & holidays
- Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
- On site café & complimentary beverage stations
- Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths
- 401(k) with matching & service contributions
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- Short & long-term disability
- Fertility & adoption support
- Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
- Professional development assistance
- Health & wellness programs