Your role
As a Research and Development Engineer, you will be at the forefront of advancing our organization's scientific and engineering capabilities. Your mission is to drive innovation by developing cutting-edge products and technologies that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of our industry through groundbreaking research, design, and development activities, ensuring our products and processes are not only efficient but also environmentally sustainable. Join us in exploring the natural world, pioneering new solutions, and making a lasting impact on both our organization and the broader community. You will report to the [add hiring manager title].
your mission is to develop new industrial electric products for Chicago Pneumatic (nutrunner, impact wrenches, grinders, pneumatic network supervisors), from defining the specifications to stabilizing the series production.
Your day-to-day
- You design innovative or reused technical solutions, covering various electronic domains (sensors, STM32, brushless motors, radio, EMC).
- You identify technologies, create "Proof Of Concepts," and develop the product up to production.
- You participate in defining specifications, ensuring the solutions meet client needs and brand requirements.
- You write technical specifications, justify your choices, and use simulation tools (LTSpice, Simscape) if necessary.
- You are aware of the approximate cost of solutions and project objectives.
- You collaborate with mechanical designers, software developers, and System technical leaders to create suitable mechatronic solutions.
- You participate in FMEAs, integration plans, validation, and testing, particularly EMC.
- You analyze failures to improve solutions.
- With industrialization, you participate in feasibility reviews.
- You manage technical modifications and ensure product reliability before transitioning to technical support services.
- You are motivated to use AI to optimize development processes.
- The department deploys an agile organization, and you actively participate in agile rituals, which you may lead.
- You support the team in achieving its commitments, propose improvements, and share your knowledge.
- You are a driving force for proposals to Product Owners and project managers.
- You will be asked to develop expertise to share with the teams.
Your skills and experience
A strong command of electronic circuit design and power electronics is required. Creative and autonomous, you demonstrate a high level of quality standards as well as a strong commitment to successfully completing assigned projects. An excellent command of English is also necessary for this position.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the criteria. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are curious to discover what you can bring to the role.
Your job location
You will be part of a dynamic team and will benefit from the advantages of in-person collaboration. You may also have a few days of remote work.
Why it is great to work with us
Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.
Application process
Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us.