Electrical Engineering Analyst - SGA Inc.

Chicago, IL 33716

About the Job

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Electrical Engineering Analyst for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Management Consulting clients in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities:
One of SGA's fortune 500 clients is looking for an Electrical Engineering Analyst for a long-term hybrid consulting/contract position (3 days onsite out of Chicago, IL). As an Electrical Engineering Analyst/Engineer, you will play a key part in evaluating and driving client growth and sustainability opportunities. You will work with teams to guide the creation of our clients' current and future portfolio as well as driving productivity and innovation across their various functions including engineering, procurement, and product management. You will typically work in teams of 2 3 other analysts and experts. You may often be collocated at a client site with other consultants responsible for the diagnosis, analysis, and implementation of business initiatives tailored to help our clients improve margins and reduce costs. Working closely with client stakeholders is key to establish buy-in and grow client capabilities. The ownership of individual work and ability to create impact as an individual is necessary to be successful.
Quintessential analyses include:

Reverse engineering of products and services
Determination of critical product or materials specifications and feature/attribute comparisons
Product cost modeling for design and procurement outcomes
You will gain exposure across several industries and clients including:
- Consumer electronics
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Global energy and materials
- Light/heavy industrial
- Medical

In addition, you will work in cooperation with our worldwide network of consultants to shape the firm's thinking in this area, continuously developing your own knowledge, as well as that of the Firm. You will be working with the firm's Design Labs as part of the Operations practice. Our Operations practice assists our clients in solving complex operational challenges. Blending strategic thinking with hands-on practicality, our teams work to develop and implement operational strategies that solve our clients' most critical problems. The Design Labs work closely with our clients and teams on an integrative approach to product development and procurement that considers what customers want, what competitors offer, and what it costs to manufacture and distribute the end-product. The team uses several key tools and software integrated with personal experience to deliver impact across several product development and procurement levers including product matrix optimization, complexity reduction, design for manufacturing/assembly, and commercial excellence.

Required Skills:

A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or analogous technical degree required
Strong record of academic performance
Knowledge and experience with PCBA design and manufacture including high-frequency PCB design, signal integrity and EMC/EMI considerations, IC functionality, etc, knowledge of wiring systems, power transmission distribution considered a plus
Familiarity with Altium, OrCAD, Eagle.
Proficient communicator, capable of working in multinational environments, self-motivated
Willingness/ability to travel, if needed
Ability to impact individually or as a collaborative member of a team, capable of working well with others but also autonomously with little direction
Experience in starting projects, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively in the face of ambiguity
Highly organized and detail-oriented individual
Excellent presentation skills with a focus on communicating complex ideas clearly
Creative and strategic thinker with the ability to analyze and synthesize data

Preferred Skills:

Top programs preferred (E.g., MIT, Carnegie Mellon, Cal Tech, Stanford, Harvard, Princeton, Columbia, etc)
2+ years of electrical design and manufacturing experience in roles such as R&D, testing and systems integration preferred. Tier 1 and 2 automotive companies
NCEES certificate in the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or professional engineer (PE) in electrical engineering preferred

Familiarity with AutoCAD considered a plus.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.

Source : SGA Inc.