Electrical Engineer II
New Yesterday
Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together.
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength , we are pioneers in fitness technology, building equipment that powers performance and inspires healthier lives around the world. We're looking for a driven, collaborative Electrical Engineer II to join our Power and Motion Controls team and contribute to the development of motors, generators, and power conversion systems that drive our industry-leading cardio equipment.
You'll play a key part in designing and optimizing electrical systems that ensure our products meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. Working alongside a cross-functional product team, you’ll help advance our legacy of engineering excellence and raise the bar for innovation in fitness.
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and fitness enthusiasts united by a shared purpose: to raise the bar on what’s possible in human performance technology. We’re setting new standards in the fitness industry through technology, design, performance, and reliability. When you join us, you’re not only building career experience, you're contributing to a legacy of innovation that helps people live healthier lives. We offer flexibility, growth opportunities, and the chance to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of fitness.
As an Electrical Engineer II, you will:
Execute electrical circuit design and schematic entry, using Altium, within electrical engineering design team; Support printed circuit board development throughout new product development process; Execute schematic design changes and Engineering Change Orders following production launch.
Perform circuit analysis including worst-case/tolerance analysis, power dissipation, and stress-analysis as member of the electrical design team.
Develop and execute characterization tests for a variety of rotating machines, include PM synchronous machines, AC induction machine and alternators.
Support Engineering Field Service organization: Direct/guide troubleshooting efforts in the field; Participate via conference call with service techs to address field issues and determine root-cause.
Participate as a member of cross-functional design team(s) to review and provide feedback re: electrical designs throughout the PCBA design and release process.
Collaborate within the electrical engineering teams on engineering documentation
Evaluate and test critical electronics components of schematic designs through simulation software and bench level testing prior to schematic release
Perform and document detailed board level validation tests using tools such as oscilloscopes, meters and load boxes
Direct engineering technicians in defined tests including EMC, validation and reliability.
What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our Electrical Engineer II:
Ability to read and analyze electrical/electronic circuits/schematics is required.
Prior experience using engineering tools is required. e.g. oscilloscopes, multi-meters, analyzers, power supplies etc. is preferred.
Prior knowledge of schematic design tools is preferred; An emphasis on Altium Designer is preferred.
Ability to learn and adapt to new tools, software and organizations is a requirement.
B.S. Electrical Engineering from an accredited 4 year institution is required.
2-5 years prior engineering experience in design and development of new products.
Emphasis in motors and/or power electronics is preferred.
Experience programming embedded controls is preferred.
Experience in motion controls is preferred.
At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we think customer first , play as one team , and raise the bar on fitness innovation —in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. We persevere and get it done , with a clear purpose to inspire each other to live healthier lives . If you’re ready to bring out the best in people while powering the future of fitness manufacturing, we invite you to apply.
- Location:
- Schaumburg