Applications Engineer Electronics / Embedded Support

Job Description

Job Description

Applications Engineer – Electronics / Embedded Support

Location: Elgin, IL 60124
Hire Type : Direct Hire / Full-Time
Salary : $75,000 – $100,000
Benefits : Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company contribution, PTO, and long-term growth opportunities

We are partnering with a growing electronics manufacturer seeking an Applications Engineer with strong hands-on electronics troubleshooting experience. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with customers, diagnosing hardware issues, and supporting embedded/display-based products in a technical, customer-facing environment. The hiring team is specifically looking for candidates with experience troubleshooting electronic assemblies to the component level and the ability to read schematics and diagnose hardware failures.

Responsibilities :

• Support customers with technical troubleshooting, product integration, and application support
• Diagnose and resolve electronic hardware issues down to the component level
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation to identify root cause failures
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to support product improvements and testing
• Assist with embedded hardware and firmware troubleshooting for display and electronic products
• Support RMA evaluations, testing, and repair activities
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, application notes, and test procedures
• Build and support demo units, prototypes, and test fixtures as needed

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related technical field preferred
• 4+ years of experience in electronics, embedded systems, or applications engineering
• Strong hands-on electronics troubleshooting experience required
• Ability to troubleshoot PCB assemblies and electronic systems to the component level
• Experience reading and interpreting electronic schematics required
• Strong communication skills and ability to support customers in a technical environment

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.