Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Join our team as an Electrical Engineer and be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge instrument electronics, including high-speed/high-voltage systems, power electronics, data acquisition, signal processing, and state-of-the-art sensors. You'll be involved in every stage of the instrument lifecycle, from initial concept to final commercialization, ensuring our life sciences tools are best-in-class. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative projects that make a real impact in the world of biotechnology. Additionally, as a key member of a high-performing team, you'll have ample opportunities to learn and grow, staying updated with the latest technologies and industry trends.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, build, and test new circuits to control instrument functions.
• Work with cross-functional teams to create & deploy new instrument systems, integrating electrical systems with mechanical systems and control software.
• Create schematics, drawings, and other design specifications.
• Build and maintain BOMs, ensuring sustainability and managing obsolescence of existing circuit boards and components.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation issues, including those reported from the field.
• Conduct thorough testing at board level, sub-system, and instrument levels, and support formal verification activities including certification testing.
• Follow software standards and procedures, creating documentation that meets quality procedures, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Comply with all applicable health, safety, and environmental policies.

Requirements:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering (M.S. preferred)
• 1-3 years of experience for Engineer 1; 4-6 years of experience for Engineer 2. Preferably in life sciences or medical devices.
• Highly skilled in PCB design, including circuit modeling, schematic capture, and board layout (Altium preferred). Ability to design efficient, robust, safe, and cost-effective instrument control circuitry, including data acquisition sensors/actuators, control, power supply and power electronics, high voltage, and communications (wireless, RS232, RS485, I2C, SPI, USB, LAN).
• Ability to manage BOMs.
• Solid understanding of electrical design principles, with hands-on skills to build and test prototypes using breadboards. Experience with laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, waveform generators, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Familiar with international quality and safety regulations such as IEC 60601 and 61010.
• Experience with Unix/Linux, real-time OS, firmware, C/C /C# programming is a plus, as well as experience with sustaining engineering and managing part obsolescence.
• Excellent team-building skills, encouraging communication and collaboration.
• Strong verbal and written communication, with robust organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to travel 10-15% domestically.