Associate Electrical Engineer

Join Graco as an Electrical Engineer for the Contractor Equipment Division in Rogers, MN. In this role, you will design and qualify electronics for industry-leading products used by contractors worldwide. Build a versatile skillset by designing both hardware and software. Our electrical engineers write embedded firmware and control algorithms, design circuit boards, work with batteries and battery management, design user interfaces, iOS and Android Apps, work with marketing, manufacturing, end-user customers, and much more. Become a leader by taking on the challenge of new product development. Graco leadership is often homegrown, with an emphasis on teamwork and hands-on experience. We are always innovating. Our team drives for the best possible product while meeting project targets of cost, schedule, and manufacturability. Our design cycle is fast, launching new products yearly. Graco is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of highly engineered systems for numerous industrial and commercial applications. This position supports our Contractor Equipment Division in Rogers, MN. At CED, our product line meets the needs of painting, striping, texturing, protective coating, fire proofing, spray foam and general contractors and includes all types of airless sprayers, line stripers, pressure washers, spray foam rigs and other proportioning solutions. ## What You Will Do at Graco - Eagerness to learn and ask questions - Grow your engineering skills while learning to solve complex challenges - Participate in the creation and qualification of new designs, in addition to supporting existing designs - Learn the engineering tools needed for daily tasks - Learn to write embedded software in C/C++ - Learn to design circuit boards in Altium Designer - Successfully complete assigned tasks in a reasonable time frame - Develop understanding of Graco products through hands-on use - Interact daily on-site with team, including lab work, project meetings, and design discussions - Provide A+ experience for co-workers and customers ## What You Will Bring to Graco - BS degree in electrical or computer engineering - 0-1 years of engineering experience - Developing strong technical aptitude - Able to understand and follow a plan - Interest in new product development - Problem solving and troubleshooting ability - Capable of making good design decisions - Effective written and verbal communication skills - Positive attitude, team work, and motivationApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future, including H-1B, TN, and F-1 OPT. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more. The base pay range for this position is $64,600.00 to $113,100.00, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. Final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and experience.